Paint and Encapsulation: Should You Use It in New Home Construction?

Before you spend money on mold testing or remediation,  make sure you're solving the right problem.

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Together we'll:

• Evaluate recommendations and estimates for remediation
• Determine whether testing is actually needed
• Determine whether you can safely do the work yourself

The goal is simple: help you make informed decisions before spending thousands of dollars.

Episode Description

Encapsulating wood with paint is often marketed as a mold-fighting miracle for new home construction. It's not. In this episode:

• Caliwel paint and how it's supposed to work
• Active ingredients (hydrated lime) and their role in mold prevention
• Why using an encapsulant on wood during new home construction might not work.
• Problems paint encapsulation coatings create, including trapping moisture and failing
• How to prevent mold without using paint or encapsulation