Encasement is the abatement method Most often approved by the US Environmental Protection Agency for both asbestos and lead-based paint.

+ Generates no hazardous waste

+ Effectively "seals in" the hazardous material

+ Causes little or no disruption to ordinary building use
+ Takes less time  than other abatement methods
+ Works well on all surfaces
+ Cost savings up to 90% over other methods
+ Eliminates lifetime liability associated with traditional removal/ transportation/storage