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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, November 20, 2023
In the heart of Los Angeles, Lincoln High School faced a silent but hazardous challenge – the looming danger of delaminating and flaking lead-based paint over Robertson decking in the boys' and girls' gym.
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In the heart of Los Angeles, Lincoln High School faced a silent but hazardous challenge – the looming danger of delaminating and flaking lead-based paint over Robertson decking in the boys' and girls' gym.
As concerns mounted, hope emerged through an innovative solution that not only tackled the threat head-on but also embraced green, environmentally advanced principles.
The Challenge:
Imagine a school with peeling lead-based paint posing a potential risk to students and staff.
The urgency to abate this threat was real, and the responsibility fell on finding a solution that not only rectified the immediate problem but also aligned with environmentally conscious practices.
Enter the challenge: to eradicate the toxic Lead Based Paint issue without creating new environmental hazards.
The Global Solution:
Enter GEI (Global ENCASEMENT, Inc.), a name synonymous with cutting-edge solutions and eco-friendly innovations.
Their popular LeadLock™ System emerged as the hero in this tale, providing a comprehensive and effective approach to managing in-place the lead-based painted surfaces at Lincoln High.
Benefits Desired:
The school's checklist of benefits was clear – a green and environmentally advanced solution, a Class A fire rating, no hazardous waste generation before, during, or after application, low VOC’s, no odors, minimum surface preparation, and a long-term solution.
The task was not just to meet these expectations but to exceed them.
Results:
GEI's LeadLock™ System delivered on its promise.
The system design, featuring PrepLESS Primer™ to secure loose, flaking paint, and LeadLock™ TopCoat, not only met but surpassed all the school's desired benefits.
From being a potential hazard, the painted surfaces were now transformed into a safe, long term and environmentally conscious shelter for students and staff alike.
Conclusion:
The transformation at Lincoln High School stands as a testament to the power of innovative solutions and GEI’s 30 year commitment to environmental responsibility.
In the face of a challenge that could have jeopardized the safety of many, GEI’s LeadLock™ System emerged as a signal of progress, turning toxic threats into a triumph of eco-friendly safety at the heart of Los Angeles.
Here are the highlights:
•Revolutionizing Safety: Lincoln High School overcame the threat of lead-based paint with GLOBAL Encasement, Inc.'s groundbreaking LeadLock™ System.
•Eco-Friendly Triumph: The solution not only tackled the toxic challenge but embraced green, environmentally advanced principles.
•Comprehensive Solution: LeadLock™ System with PrepLESS Primer™ and LeadLock™ TopCoat exceeded all desired benefits.
•Environmental Responsibility: No hazardous waste, low odor, and minimum surface preparation—aligning with eco-conscious practices.
•Long-Term Safety: The transformation ensured a Class A fire rating and provided a long-lasting solution for Lincoln High School.
“When you concentrate much on the faults, you shall be at fault. When you always focus on the solutions, you shall always be a solution. Don’t just find faults; be a solution digger! You shall definitely meet some faults in your journey to digging for a solution, but mind your true purpose: solution! Don’t just find faults; be the solution to the problems you see!”
― Ernest Agyemang Yeboah
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