As weather becomes extremely unpredictable around the world, there is an urgent need to strengthen those places that protect us and our contents from harsh, rapidly changing climates. Our buildings are not just places to work from or live in. They are places that we shelter in when we want to stay safe and hide from the intense sun, strong winds and heavy rains. If they are in good condition and shielded, the weather will not easily penetrate and invade those spaces.
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Lurking Asbestos & Lead-Based Paint
July 29, 2020
Asbestos and lead-based paint – you know them well. They lurk in older schools, housing complexes, military installations and other buildings, waiting silently to inflict disease and sometimes death on their occupants. Today, asbestos-containing materials (ACM) are found in over 700,000 buildings in the United States, and loose, flaking, or peeling lead-based paint (LBP) is present in more than 72 million United States homes, schools, and other buildings constructed before 1978.
Do You Know About Heat Island Effect?
July 1, 2020
Do you know about heat island effect? This occurs in urban areas and contributes to increasing warming of the environment and planet.
Traveling internationally, I’ve been spending much of my time in countries with hotter climates, which these days is increasing due to undeniable global warming and heating climate change. Days with higher temperatures are increasing in frequency and duration. This has led me to expanded my efforts in educating people on the heat island effect and how solar reflective surfaces can help deal with that condition.
Wind Resistance with Green Coatings Encasement
May 12, 2020
Every year damaging winds accompany hurricanes, typhoons and other strong wind events that leave a trail of destruction. Building and home owners are left with devastating huge building repairs and replacement costs. Some of these buildings can be salvaged and made stronger, defending against the next storm. Others are a complete write-off. It’s not unusual in all the destruction to see a building or house left standing with its roof and walls intact. This is usually a structure that is wind-resistant and better prepared to defend against a strong weather onslaught.
Earth Day Needs to be Everyday
April 22, 2020
The first time I heard about Earth Day was when I was in the eighth grade and my well admired and clever science teacher opened up a discussion on the cons of earth day stating it was some sort of liberal nonsense and a hoax. This agitated most of the class. He further stirred the pot by claiming that it didn’t matter how much pollution we caused, that the planet could take care of itself. He went on to say that the oceans were so vast and deep enough that we could go on dumping in them for hundreds of years and never have a negative impact.
Green Coatings Encasement & Sustainable Architecture
April 13, 2020
Sustainable architecture is all about making sure that the buildings we get to live and work in do not have a negative impact on the environment. It’s also about making sure that the process of putting up the buildings and maintaining them does not deplete resources for future generations.
Importance of Scrubbable, Durable Surfaces
March 24, 2020
I think we all agree that it’s so important to minimize the spread of germs. That is one of the most significant and preventative measures we can take.
Gimme Some Skin!
March 18, 2020
Do You Know Why the Right Protective Green Coating Resembles our Largest Organ? The right protective coating can protect all parts of a building just like the skin protects all parts of a body. Both are the first line of defense and without them both our bodies and buildings would be naked eventually causing a complete breakdown.
VOC’s: Do They Matter?
March 11, 2020
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are gases emitted from certain solids and liquids. These are emitted even by typical household products, such as paint/coatings, paint strippers, wood preservatives, aerosol sprays, cleansers and disinfectants, insect repellents, air fresheners, stored fuels. These are also released by automotive products, hobby supplies and even dry-cleaned clothing.
True Cost Of A Paint
February 18, 2020
The true cost of a paint or coating is not just the price per gallon/liter. There are direct and indirect costs to consider. Direct cost is the price per gallon/liter. Indirect cost includes how much labor it takes to apply per square feet/meters and how much time each complete application will last.
GLOBAL Encasement, Inc. exists as a company because of the belief that Green, Environmentally advanced coatings can solve many building challenges including obsolete hazardous building materials, such as asbestos, lead-based paint.