TL;DR
Encapsulation coating is the applied-film method of lead or asbestos control: brushing, rolling, or spraying a specialized sealant over the hazardous material to lock fibers or lead pigment in place instead of removing them. For lead work the film must remain intact and is re-inspected over time; for asbestos, bridging and penetrating sealants stabilize pipe lagging and ceiling textures.
What it means
Encapsulation coating is the applied-film method of lead or asbestos control: brushing, rolling, or spraying a specialized sealant over the hazardous material to lock fibers or lead pigment in place instead of removing them. For lead work the film must remain intact and is re-inspected over time; for asbestos, bridging and penetrating sealants stabilize pipe lagging and ceiling textures. It costs a fraction of removal but transfers a permanent maintenance duty to the owner, and it cannot be used where the substrate is deteriorating.
Where it sits in the glossary
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Why Ohio homeowners should know it
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