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John McKinnon How is lead paint effecting your area?
27 November 2018 | 8 replies
Triple coating windowsills in a lead encapsulating paint... repainting "friction points" (think doorjambs, old cabinet doors, etc.)... repainting old wooden porches/decks... all of these things can reduce the potential lead hazard without breaking the bank.  
Jeff L. Indianapolis / Indiana - any special lead laws?
21 April 2015 | 7 replies
It's most common on windows, doors, stairs and other painted woodwork - but could be in lots of other placesI believe the EPA website has some info on how to encapsulate existing LBP - or you could just paint the place.
Art Maydan Insulate Attic in House Hack?
3 February 2017 | 52 replies
The furnace is insulated and the water heater is one of those new ones that supposedly doesn’t freeze, so who knows.I haven’t gotten a formal quote yet, but he said to encapsulate the whole roof with foam would be like $7K and would be the best option.
John Humphries Best areas to invest in buy and hold on Vancouver Island
12 December 2020 | 72 replies
I really think there are a lot of factors in play in our unique little part of Canada and don't think the 1% rule is sophisticated enough to encapsulate all of them.  
Gisele Sood innerspring or foam mattress?
19 November 2022 | 15 replies
100% memory foam, often Zinus from Amazon.Don't forget to get fully encapsulating mattress protectors!!
Christopher Stanis Lead abatement in NY
4 January 2018 | 2 replies
As a property owner would the home pass inspection if I were to encapsulate the material in question?
Rob C. Rodent droppings scattered all over the attic- Dealbreaker?
13 October 2017 | 38 replies
We inspected the attic and turns out there is a mold issue so we muse clean and encapsulate all of the beams.
Tristan McGowan URGENT! PROBATE HELP
18 February 2017 | 14 replies
@Sharon VornholtYou need clear title from an heir, in Quebec, CA https://www.educaloi.qc.ca/en/capsules/settling-es...
Wesley C. crawl space fungus
16 September 2019 | 31 replies
For crawl space situations, I believe encapsulation is a solution.
Michael Noto Painting Over Wallpaper and a Flip
28 January 2014 | 27 replies
You can encapsulate with a skim coat of mud but this requires some plaster/ compound skill to get a smooth finish.