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When Not To Reuse

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We are all for reusing building materials wherever possible.   However, this is not always possible because some old building materials pose safety risks or waste energy or water.  Do your research to avoid problems in the future.  Some factors to consider: Lead.  Widely used until 1978, lead paint is primarily a concern when it … Read More

Exterior Painting

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One of the challenges of outdoor painting is the wide range of surfaces and materials you need to consider in your selection of paint.  From aluminum siding, wood shingles, cedar shakes, brick, concrete, stucco, and existing old paint, conditions vary and without the proper product to suit each different surface, you may end up redoing … Read More

3 Common Paint Problems

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All interior paint problems are correctable but you need to identify what the problem is.  The following are three common problems we have seen and solutions for each one: Blistering Bubbles sometimes form on the paint film that look like blisters.  These result from the localized loss of adhesion and lifting of the paint film … Read More