Exterior
paint is constantly
deteriorating through
the process of weathering.
Although paint problems
are by no means unique
to historic buildings,
treating multiple
layers of hardened,
brittle paint on
complex, ornamental,
and possibly fragile
exterior surfaces
necessarily requires
an extremely cautious
approach.
When
historic buildings
are involved, however,
a special set of
problems arises
varying in complexity
depending upon
their age, architectural
style, historical importance,
and physical
soundness
of the wood. These
factors must
be carefully
evaluated.
Because paint removal
is a difficult
and painstaking
process,
a number of costly, regrettable
experiences
have occurred, and
continue
to occur, for both the
historic
building and the building
owner.
Or, the homeowners choose the low bid, spend
their hard earned dollars and think they are going to get a great paint job
only to see it peel off in a few years!
Owners of historic
properties considering
paint removal
should also be
aware of the
amount of time
and labor involved.
Surface preparation
is crucial, and
since most problems
begin with poor
surface preparation,
this is where
we would like
you to focus.
We
only use top
quality products;
we know how
to use them.
With every
home, we get
better. We
constantly
review older
projects to
see where deterioration
has happened,
and we use
technology
hand in
hand with our
old time skills
to improve
our performance
and make your
dreams come
true. It’s your
home, it’s
the most valuable
thing you own,
and it’s
up to you, but
remember…you
get what you
pay for.
We only accept a small number of homes/businesses a year, and all of those
structures are 75 years old or older. Contracts are started in the order in
which the signed bid was received in our office. Jobs are completed when
they are finished. Our project time frame is anywhere from 1 to 25 years
depending on the homeowners plans and budget.
That means
no finish date
and no start
date are written
in stone...ever.
Older structures
always have secrets,
surprises, and
disasters just
waiting to throw
a wrench into
the works. When
we are working
on your place,
you will want
us to take our
time, and do
whatever it is
we are doing
correctly, not
hurriedly.
You must, therefore,
understand that
the owner before
you deserves
the exact same
consideration.
We
have a working
waiting list
of no less than
2 years
for exterior work. If
you want us to
work on your
home you must
tentatively book
us early for
your project.
If you wait until
the year you
want the project
done, you will
be out of luck.
We just do not
work that way.
It is best to
start a dialogue
with us at least
3 years in advance,
let us know that
you are interested
in having us
work with you,
and have us put
you on our radar,
so to speak.
If
you only
want color
consulting,
or custom mill
work parts
that you will
install yourself,
that can be
arranged quickly.
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