Inflow and infiltration (I&I) can put serious pressure on wastewater collection systems, overwhelming treatment plants and contributing to sanitary sewer overflows, environmental concerns and public health risks. But what can be done to address the problem at its source?
In Episode 3 of Coatings Decoded, host Jack Walker of Tnemec sits down with Michael Caputi of Epoxytec to explore the challenges of I&I and the role structural epoxy linings can play in rehabilitating below-grade infrastructure. The conversation looks at what separates a conventional protective coating from a structural lining, including the importance of bond strength, hoop strength and the ability to resist external forces.
From the science behind epoxy formulation to the performance demands placed on manholes and other sewer infrastructure, this episode examines how the right lining system can help control infiltration, protect assets and extend service life.
Tune in for a conversation that goes beyond the surface of wastewater infrastructure.
14 Sept 2026
Brick Surface Prep: How to prepare brick for modern coatings in manholes
In this episode of Coatings Decoded, Jack Walker tells the story of NASCO and Vaughn O’Dea of Epoxytec, and how their work helped establish a standard for getting modern, high-performance coatings to bond to aged infrastructure. It’s a story about solving a very practical problem: finding a way to bring today’s coating technology to yesterday’s infrastructure.
The result goes beyond better adhesion. When high-performance coatings can be successfully applied to aging structures, owners can extend service life, delay replacement and get more usable years from infrastructure that communities already depend on.
Sometimes innovation isn’t about building something new. It’s about finding a better way to keep what we already have working.
17 Aug 2026
Aerolon Marine: Sweat Is for the Gym, Not Your Bulkheads
What if a marine coating could do more than protect steel? In this episode of Coatings Decoded, we break down how Aerolon Marine helps control condensation, reduce labor and application time, and deliver advantages other coating technologies can’t. We’re decoding what makes Aerolon a smarter choice for challenging marine environments—and why doing more with one coating can mean doing less work overall.
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