How Old Is Your Paint Job ?
Posted by JMS on Dec 17, 2014 in Blog | Comments Off on How Old Is Your Paint Job ? Maintaining exterior painted surfaces Most of the surfaces on homes and buildings are painted or protected by a surface coating. Getting the job done right in the first place and a little basic maintenance can add years to the life of an architectural or decorative paint system. How often do you wash your car? People frequently think about washing their car, or at least from time-to-time, yet many leave Mother Nature to do all the cleaning on major assets such as houses and buildings. It’s important that houses are washed each year to maintain the appearance of paint finishes and to remove any build up of dirt deposits, salt deposits, bird droppings, mould and other contaminants that can interact with surface coatings. Salt-blown areas that are not washed by the rain need particular attention and if these areas require repainting, it needs to be undertaken after thoroughly washing and preparing the surfaces. Galvanized steel and steel structures under canopies also require extra maintenance to remove dirt & salts. While these structures provide protection from the weather, they create aggressive corrosive environments. Call Us Today to Arrange a FREE...read more