>>thoughts on lead encapsulant paints, pro's
and con's?<<

Products like "Encasement" are high build elastomerics, fine indoors, 
problematic outdoors on wood because they can trap moisture. I have had 
success in limited areas like window sills in wood-framed walls, but 
even there I consider it an expedient temporary stabilization that 
should be replaced with long term sill repairs within 2-3 years in the 
north, 1 year in the south. I would not use them on wood sills in 
masonry walls if there was any chance of rising damp in the masonry.


Take care, work safe and keep in touch.

John
by hammer and hand great works do stand
by pen and thought best words are wrought

John Leeke, American Preservationeer
26 Higgins St.
Portland, ME  04103
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