@washingtonpost: Post reporters identified seven locations at the Lincoln Memorial’s Reflecting Pool where the lining — a waterproof membrane that was painted onto the concrete basin — had partially or entirely peeled away. The peeling occurred in irregularly shaped patches that stretched alongside the long edges of the pool. The pieces ranged in size from a few inches to as long as six feet. In one case, the concrete was visible underneath. By comparing the seven locations with satellite imagery, photos and videos taken during the renovation process, the analysis found that all of the failures occurred at the seams — lines between two areas that were painted at different times. Four experts in waterproofing materials reviewed The Post’s findings and said the failure pattern strongly suggested errors in the application process. When The Post shared its findings with the White House and the Interior Department, spokespeople disputed that the surface had been improperly applied. “There were no missteps during the initial repairs to the pool,” said White House spokeswoman Taylor Rogers. Officials provided no evidence to support the administration’s assertion that the pool was vandalized. Atlantic Industrial Coatings, the contractor responsible for the project, and Mid-America Industrial Coatings, the subcontractor whose crews helped line the basin, did not respond to questions from The Post. Rhino Linings, which made the two products that coated the pool, also did not respond. Read more from The Washington Post by tapping the link in our bio. #dc #washingtondc #reflectingpool #trump

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