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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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