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Blogs Where Nature Meets Science & Coatings
"If All the Greedy People that Pollute can get Together & Show Strength in Unity – then Honest, Environmentalists Must Do the Same. You See – It’s as Simple As That.” George C. Keefe - ENCASEMENT Guy
Monday, February 12, 2024
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In today's world, the environmental impact of concrete production looms large, contributing significantly to our carbon footprint.
But what if there was a simple yet powerful solution to minimize this impact and help prevent the overproduction of this product?
Enter the crucial need to safeguard existing concrete structures for the long haul and hold up against climate destruction.
Unprotected concrete poses a common problem, increasing early breakdowns, demolition, generation of harmful construction waste and replacement.
This issue stems from buildings and structures lacking proper protection, often coated with inferior materials like weak paint or cheap encapsulants.
These feeble coatings, designed to degrade rapidly, leave surfaces vulnerable to the elements, hastening structural deterioration and calls for early removal and replacement.
This cycle keeps up the demand for more construction materials, particularly concrete, compounding its already substantial carbon footprint.
To combat this dilemma, we must put the preservation of existing structures first.
By addressing the carbon footprint of concrete and emphasizing the importance of protecting current buildings and structures, we can significantly reduce the need for new concrete production.
The key lies in employing high-quality coatings that extend the lifespan of concrete surfaces, potentially lasting for centuries even in the face of extreme climate change.
With this new opportunity in the application of long-term, environmentally friendly coatings, such as green coatings encasement, we can reshape sustainability in construction.
These coatings not only shield concrete from early breakdown but also contribute to a greener future by minimizing the need for resource-intensive replacements.
To Sum It Up:
By adopting proactive measures to protect existing concrete structures, we can mitigate the environmental impact of concrete production and pave the way for a more sustainable built environment.
Let's continue on this journey towards greener construction practices and ensure a brighter future for generations to come.
Simple green practices and products can go a long way in protecting, people and the environment.
“Twenty-five years ago people could be excused for not knowing much, or doing much, about climate change. Today we have no excuse.“ - Desmond Tutu, Former Archbishop of Cape Town
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Wednesday, October 10, 2018
Short of moving your building or raising it up above flooding, the best approach to take to reduce storm, flooding and natural disaster losses is to simply use a proven coating to wind and waterproofthe surfaces in the path of destruction.
Tuesday, September 18, 2018
We recently passed the anniversary of 9-11-2001 tragedy of the attack on the Twin Towers in New York. I wanted to remind everyone that the effects of that fateful day are still being felt and especially by some of the heroes that were affected by the initial exposure and then the secondary exposure that took place during the cleanup. Some of those exposed were firefighters, police officers, EMTs (Emergency Medical Technician), construction workers, transit workers, cleanup workers, debris removal crews, truck drivers, nearby office workers, and Lower Manhattan residents.
Tuesday, August 21, 2018
I discussed in a recent blog the importance of keeping the aesthetics of a historic building intact. Making sure that the look and overall presentation on a structure is preserved is very significant. This is especially true with landmark properties that have prominent and distinct features. Preservation can become very difficult when it entails obsolete building materials that contain hazardous materials that are typically removed and replaced. Three of the most common of hazardous materials is lead-based paint, asbestos and PCBs. In the USA, lead was used in paints up until 1978. It then was banned for its negative health effects, especially with children in their developing stages. PCBs, or polychlorinated biphenyls, were banned from paints, caulking and surface coatings in 1979 and asbestos was banned in 1974. All these bans were due to the negative health and environmental effects of these products.
Tuesday, July 17, 2018
Lead Paint Poisoning is Preventable Through Education and Action
