If your home is older than eight years, take a look at each trim board for signs of rot. Unfortunately, during the building-boom, many homes were not properly insulated at the corners and edges of windows, doors, and trim. Further, most boards were not primed at the ends — where water is most naturally prone to enter! Further, inferior materials were mixed with quality materials.
So give me a call or email. I will send the updated board replacement list. And I will provide a free full-color estimate of areas that need attention.
When is it time to paint? Take a good look at your home. I suggest a free consultation with a professional who is skilled at painting/staining, power-washing, and board replacements. If you focus only on painting, you may mask problems that will grow over time. And calling a non-painting carpenter may result in unprimed ends of boards which will lead to future rot. Here is a checklist for a quick home examination:
Power-Washing removes mildew and grime from a home’s surface. Especially check:
- North side near bushes or plants (look for small spots the size of this ‘o’)
- Gutters (look for dark horizontal smudges)
- Green spots on siding or trim normally indicate wood rot or deterioration
Wood replacement is necessary because rot spreads aggressively. Check:
- The corners of the wood (called a brick mold) around each window or door
- The corners of fascia and vertical trim that is discolored or peeling
- Decorative trim on bay windows, porch areas, and door sidelights
Cedar should be stained when the knots are peeling or discolored. However:
- Stain when long-term mildew has been present
- Examine brown or gray-colored homes carefully for bad knots and mildew
- Immediately stain if the boards are ‘cupping’ or if caulk is severely cracked
Contractors may also address these important issues:
- Gutters must be power-washed inside to remove mildew every three years
- Varnishing your south-facing doors annually
- Power-washing and sealing of decks, driveways, and patios
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When is it time to paint?Take a good look at your home.I suggest a free consultation with a professional who is skilled at painting/staining, power-washing, and board replacements.If you focus only on painting, you may mask problems that will grow over time.And calling a non-painting carpenter may result in unprimed ends of boards which will lead to future rot.Here is a checklist for a quick home examination:
Power-Washing removes mildew and grime from a home’s surface.Especially check:
qNorth side near bushes or plants (look for small spots the size of this ‘o’)
qGutters (look for dark horizontal smudges)
qGreen spots on siding or trim normally indicate wood rot or deterioration
Wood replacement is necessary because rot spreads aggressively.Check:
qThe corners of the wood (called a brick mold) around each window or door
qThe corners of fascia and vertical trim that is discolored or peeling
qDecorative trim on bay windows, porch areas, and door sidelights
Cedar should be stained when the knots are peeling or discolored.However:
qStain when long-term mildew has been present
qExamine brown or gray-colored homes carefully for bad knots and mildew
qImmediately stain if the boards are ‘cupping’ or if caulk is severely cracked
Contractors may also address these important issues:
qGutters must be power-washed inside to remove mildew every three years
qVarnishing your south-facing doors annually
When is it time to paint?Take a good look at your home.I suggest a free consultation with a professional who is skilled at painting/staining, power-washing, and board replacements.If you focus only on painting, you may mask problems that will grow over time.And calling a non-painting carpenter may result in unprimed ends of boards which will lead to future rot.Here is a checklist for a quick home examination:
Power-Washing removes mildew and grime from a home’s surface.Especially check:
North side near bushes or plants (look for small spots the size of this ‘o’)
Gutters (look for dark horizontal smudges)
Green spots on siding or trim normally indicate wood rot or deterioration
Wood replacement is necessary because rot spreads aggressively.Check:
The corners of the wood (called a brick mold) around each window or door
The corners of fascia and vertical trim that is discolored or peeling
Decorative trim on bay windows, porch areas, and door sidelights
Cedar should be stained when the knots are peeling or discolored.However:
Stain when long-term mildew has been present
Examine brown or gray-colored homes carefully for bad knots and mildew
Immediately stain if the boards are ‘cupping’ or if caulk is severely cracked
Contractors may also address these important issues:
Gutters must be power-washed inside to remove mildew every three years
Varnishing your south-facing doors annually
Power-washing and sealing of decks, driveways, and patios
qPower-washing and sealing of decks, driveways, and patios