by Deanna Freer
It may be that time of
year where you are starting to ponder the thought of painting, or
repainting, your house. Or maybe, you have decided to take off the
stucco and refurbish the original wood siding. Whatever you do, keep in
mind that paint begins to wear thin and chip from exposure to the
elements. There are a variety of causes for this and many remedies. If
your house exhibits any of the following problems, solve it prior to
repainting. In the end, it will save you time and money.
There are six main paint
problems found on wood siding. These include, but are not limited to,
chalking, peeling, blisters, checking, cracking and flaking. All of
these problems are caused by elements like moisture, heat and ultra
violet radiation. Some of the causes may also be due to poor preparation
of the surface prior to painting. Whenever you decide to paint a
surface, keep in mind the following: eliminate sources of moisture - to
the best of your ability; let wood dry completely; remove as much of the
loose paint as possible; prime the bare wood and then apply the paint.
Also remember to start with a clean surface, not to paint in direct
sunlight and make sure the bottom coat is completely dry before you add
the top coat.
Paint quality has also a
lot to do with the life of the paint. Cheap paint is going to require
the added expense of repainting much sooner than if you had used a
higher quality of paint. If you want your project to last, it is
important to put the time and consideration into the quality of the
paint. You'll be glad you did.
To help you in the
selection of which colours to use, the City of Revelstoke is pleased to
inform heritage homeowners that the Sign & Facade Design Program has been
broadened to include houses listed in the Heritage Inventory. Funds are
provided to hire a registered Heritage Consultant to provide assistance
in the selection of schematic colour samples. This will help in creating
a more visually attractive house and add to Revelstoke's rich
architectural heritage. For more information, do not hesitate to call
the Planning, Building and Licensing Department at
(250) 837-3637.
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