A major oversight during the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool renovation has led to widespread damage to its newly installed blue liner, with contractors admitting errors in application and material compatibility. Investigators found that insufficient primer was used in key areas, while the liner itself was compromised by incompatible substances, raising concerns about the quality of the restoration work. The findings highlight potential setbacks in preserving one of the nation’s most iconic landmarks. Details on how the issues will be addressed remain unclear as officials review the report.
The contractor behind the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool renovation says mistakes made during the repair caused the pool’s new blue liner to peel and blister, according to a new report. Atlantic Industrial Coatings found that workers did not apply enough primer in some areas and that two materials used for the liner were not compatible,...
