This topic deals with the deterioration and major causes to exterior siding which has been seen countless times throughout Colorado. What appears to be nails sunk further into wood siding, maybe because nailgun pressures were set too high, is not the case at all. Also appears siding has "Thickened" towards the bottom of each board, or another word to describe, is swelled out.
First, if left unanswered, you will be finding yourself replacing entire siding, when a little bit of precaution could have prevented. What is going on here is the exterior needed to be painted a few years after it was built. New home contractors only require a "Fog coat" paint job, that will typically last 3 years max. After that, the exterior surfaces are running on borrowed time.
After the "Fog coat" has broken down, the nail heads are left exposed. Rain and snow finds it's way around the nail shafts (least resistance) into the inner pressed wood man-made siding, typically Masonite™. Masonite is a great material when protected, but not worth it's weight if not cared for. Moisture seeps into shafts, causing the siding to swell. Nails that hold siding in place do not move, siding does! Siding is continually swelling, nails appear to sink deeper and deeper, but siding is swelling outwards.
There is a way to stop this, and I've seen many homes who had an attempt to repair, used the wrong material all together. Yes, the moisture was stopped, but guess what? As the paint aged, what was left was a POKE A DOTTED house. Using a latex caulk filling in nail holes is the worst thing you can do even if you plan on staying or moving. Someone is eventually see these small dots, as caulking does not break down to a flat finish as paint does. This can be seen standing to the side, looking down the exterior on an aged paint job.
What we use, that protects from moisture, and becomes the same sheen over time is Exterior Spackling. It goes on and dries to a flat finish. This is important, because when a Semi-gloss or Satin finish (most widely used) becomes aged, it flatens out, and spackling will not flash out, being all the same sheen. Satin finishes cover caulking nicely at first, matching with caulking sheen, but over the years, the two are entirely different.
We hope you call us here at Eco Paint Specialist's, but if you don't, insist on Exterior Spackling filling in those unsightly nail-head holes, because eventually you'll wished you had.
Cal Phillips/Eco Paint Specialist's/303.591.4978 http://www.ecopaintspecialists.com/ or~ Painting Denver
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Flooring Wholesale, all Types Included
Several years ago, when customers called for interior painting, they mentioned they wished to replace carpet, and flooring. Yes, painting comes first, and they were right in construction processes. I thought how I could help homeowners save in another home improvement sector all together, while providing interior painting service. Since receiving our flooring wholesale program, we have saved countless customers up to 40% off retail pricing on all flooring products made. If your in the market for interior painting and flooring, do your pocketbook a favor and call us. Interior painting is not a prerequisite saving on flooring needs, but is the reason why we became envolved.
Cal Phillips/Eco Paint Specialist's/303.591.4978 www.ecopaintspecialists.com
Cal Phillips/Eco Paint Specialist's/303.591.4978 www.ecopaintspecialists.com
Siding Repair and Replacements
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Dating back to 1990, buying our cedar sided home here in Aurora, most homes in our subdivision had cedar beveled lap siding, and is where we improved the industry standards, using screws instead of nails. Yes, cement coated nails tend to not pull or work themselves out, but over time, with the wind and house settling they do. Another reason we are in the siding repair and replacement business is many paint jobs require some degree of repair, making ourselves available to the homeowner for a turn-key operation.
Making better than original, we also install tyvek vapor barriers, before new siding goes back up. This allows house to breathe outwards, but not inwards, keeping the cold out.
Over the years, we've had the pleasure helping countless homeowners and businesses bring siding issues back to new standards, many without full replacements, so call Eco Paint Specialist's today for any exterior painting and siding concerns.
Making better than original, we also install tyvek vapor barriers, before new siding goes back up. This allows house to breathe outwards, but not inwards, keeping the cold out.
Over the years, we've had the pleasure helping countless homeowners and businesses bring siding issues back to new standards, many without full replacements, so call Eco Paint Specialist's today for any exterior painting and siding concerns.
Cal Phillips/Eco Paint Specialist's/303.591.4978 http://www.ecopaintspecialists.com/
Deck Stains and Finishes
Much to be said on Deck Stains and Finishes, typically two forms of deck stains I'll mention. Either Semi-Transparent or Solid Body. Both have their pros and cons. However, if maintained in either case, both will protect and last for your outside enjoyment.
Semi-Trans allows the beauty of the wood grain to show through, and typically oil based, however many come in a Greener type, water based. Both equally good in today's research. Semi-Trans will never peel, crack, and flake, but tends to dry out more quickly, until you have several coats applied over the years. Most good oil stains have a Linseed Oil base, and ones that have the most, tend to be the best in protection; Such as Super Deck, sold by Kwal-Howell. Ones to stay away as far as you can is Thompsons Water Seal, with little to no protection values. I've personally seen decks that had Thompsons applied 3 months before, looked like barn wood.
Solid Body Deck Stains are exactly what they do, having 50% stain, and 50% paint body or mill left on top. Very durable, and long lasting, it covers up the wood grain, as a paint would. Benefits include not having to power wash so extensively before product is applied. It covers up wood imprefections very well, making a "Like new" finish. Another benefit is, when it's time, never having to power wash before additional coats, except only to lightly rinse off, getting dirt and debris off.
Solid Body Stains, once used is very difficult to go back to Sem-Trans, as every bit of SBDS has to be removed. Think about it. Semi-Trans does not cover, and you would see every bit of SBS if not removed, if left under a Semi-Trans.
There is one more type, leaving last to mention, that is the best in the industry, which I personally have on mine now, having expereinced both others over the years. It is called Translucent. Even having the best still requires some maintaince, as nothing will last forever, especially horizontal surfaces such as decks and handrails. I must say that after two coats of Sikken's Deck Stain, the following applications took very little coating, making it simply exquistite and extraordinaire. When explaining to customers what Sikken's is like, I refer to Baby Grand Pianos attached to the exterior. A deep luxurious finish as if a laquer finish was put over stain. This Translucent makes for a slick finish that during snow falls, the snow cannot grab, therefore can easily be pushed off the deck floor, adding to the longevity and durability, as snow is any stains worst enemy. After several years and several additional coats, this stain makes the deck surface bullet proof so to speak, as Creosotes would do. Creosotes for those not familiar are products applied to telephone poles. Sikken's only comes in a limited number of color choices (I think 15-20) as it cannot be tinted to an exact match as the two mentioned above, but if can use it, it's well worth the extra effort. Sikkens also is about 3-4 times the cost of typcial deck stains, but as additional coats are applied, cost drops below 50% of other deck stain applications. Reason for this is Sikkens has to be brushed on. Not back-rolled, nor sprayed, as others can be, it must be worked into wood with several brush strokes on every square inch of surface. Once applied, second and subsequent coats require less product. I just re-coated my deck last summer, having two prior coats of Sikkens before. My deck has appox. 500 square feet of surface, and third application only took 1/2 gallon!!!
Having extensive knowledge of deck finishes, we at Eco Paint Specialist's can bring your deck back to life, protecting from the climates and elements for years to come.
Cal Phillips/Eco Paint Specialist's/303.591.4978
Semi-Trans allows the beauty of the wood grain to show through, and typically oil based, however many come in a Greener type, water based. Both equally good in today's research. Semi-Trans will never peel, crack, and flake, but tends to dry out more quickly, until you have several coats applied over the years. Most good oil stains have a Linseed Oil base, and ones that have the most, tend to be the best in protection; Such as Super Deck, sold by Kwal-Howell. Ones to stay away as far as you can is Thompsons Water Seal, with little to no protection values. I've personally seen decks that had Thompsons applied 3 months before, looked like barn wood.
Solid Body Deck Stains are exactly what they do, having 50% stain, and 50% paint body or mill left on top. Very durable, and long lasting, it covers up the wood grain, as a paint would. Benefits include not having to power wash so extensively before product is applied. It covers up wood imprefections very well, making a "Like new" finish. Another benefit is, when it's time, never having to power wash before additional coats, except only to lightly rinse off, getting dirt and debris off.
Solid Body Stains, once used is very difficult to go back to Sem-Trans, as every bit of SBDS has to be removed. Think about it. Semi-Trans does not cover, and you would see every bit of SBS if not removed, if left under a Semi-Trans.
There is one more type, leaving last to mention, that is the best in the industry, which I personally have on mine now, having expereinced both others over the years. It is called Translucent. Even having the best still requires some maintaince, as nothing will last forever, especially horizontal surfaces such as decks and handrails. I must say that after two coats of Sikken's Deck Stain, the following applications took very little coating, making it simply exquistite and extraordinaire. When explaining to customers what Sikken's is like, I refer to Baby Grand Pianos attached to the exterior. A deep luxurious finish as if a laquer finish was put over stain. This Translucent makes for a slick finish that during snow falls, the snow cannot grab, therefore can easily be pushed off the deck floor, adding to the longevity and durability, as snow is any stains worst enemy. After several years and several additional coats, this stain makes the deck surface bullet proof so to speak, as Creosotes would do. Creosotes for those not familiar are products applied to telephone poles. Sikken's only comes in a limited number of color choices (I think 15-20) as it cannot be tinted to an exact match as the two mentioned above, but if can use it, it's well worth the extra effort. Sikkens also is about 3-4 times the cost of typcial deck stains, but as additional coats are applied, cost drops below 50% of other deck stain applications. Reason for this is Sikkens has to be brushed on. Not back-rolled, nor sprayed, as others can be, it must be worked into wood with several brush strokes on every square inch of surface. Once applied, second and subsequent coats require less product. I just re-coated my deck last summer, having two prior coats of Sikkens before. My deck has appox. 500 square feet of surface, and third application only took 1/2 gallon!!!
Having extensive knowledge of deck finishes, we at Eco Paint Specialist's can bring your deck back to life, protecting from the climates and elements for years to come.
Cal Phillips/Eco Paint Specialist's/303.591.4978
Interior Painting
Whether painting a bathroom or kitchen, ceiling painting, trim painting, or the entire home, we at Eco Paint Specialist's can take care of all your interior painting needs. Knowing interior is inconvenient but wishing for work, we limit the inconvenience by asking home owner to pull pictures, leaving nails if placing exactly in original spot. If thinking of placing in different, we ask homeowner to pull the nails, that way we fill all holes, painting over nails left in walls. This adds to the ease and limits time within the home. We take care of moving all furniture, placing back in origianl spots. We can assist you in your interior design, one that you'll be proud of for many years to come.
Cal Phillips/Eco Paint Specialist's/303.591.4978 http://www.ecopaintspecialists.com/
Cal Phillips/Eco Paint Specialist's/303.591.4978 http://www.ecopaintspecialists.com/
Exterior Painting Denver Metro Area
Bring your house back to life with a new fresh exterior paint job, protecting your home from the harsh elements and climates Colorado has from time to time. Waiting or putting off can result in more costly repairs not originally seen. Eco Paint Specialists takes pride in helping our local community protecting exterior surfaces of many's largest investments, the home.
Giving you a compete schedule for your exterior painting project, with estimated time of completion, and estimated number of workers we plan putting on the job.
Not cutting any corners, we power wash first, leaving to dry for 24-48 hours. Then upon second arrival we get to work. Scraping, Caulking, and Priming, we insure our paint job will last for many years to come. Providing a 3 year Workmanship warranty, and paint typically has it's warranty 15-20 years. After our prep. is completed, we spray the body 2 coats, and brush and roll the trim 2, putting on 13 mills wet. This is the most paint that can be applied before it will sag, run, or drip.
Each day, we police the grounds, picking up debris, cleaning up before we leave, doing the same at the end. Call us today for your free estimate. Cal Phillips 303.591.4978 or see us at http://www.ecopaintspecialists.com/ / http://www.paintingexterior.net / http://www.paintinginterior.net/ http://www.paintingdenver.net
Giving you a compete schedule for your exterior painting project, with estimated time of completion, and estimated number of workers we plan putting on the job.
Not cutting any corners, we power wash first, leaving to dry for 24-48 hours. Then upon second arrival we get to work. Scraping, Caulking, and Priming, we insure our paint job will last for many years to come. Providing a 3 year Workmanship warranty, and paint typically has it's warranty 15-20 years. After our prep. is completed, we spray the body 2 coats, and brush and roll the trim 2, putting on 13 mills wet. This is the most paint that can be applied before it will sag, run, or drip.
Each day, we police the grounds, picking up debris, cleaning up before we leave, doing the same at the end. Call us today for your free estimate. Cal Phillips 303.591.4978 or see us at http://www.ecopaintspecialists.com/ / http://www.paintingexterior.net / http://www.paintinginterior.net/ http://www.paintingdenver.net
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