I can assume there is instant dissent with the title of this story. But there is good reason not to powerwash a wood-sided exterior. (1st) Cedar is a relatively soft wood. Whether it is White or Red Cedar or Clapboard or even Alaskan Yellow cedar, it is still wood, has

When a person decides to have their house painted they are making an investment in their property that they want the final results to look great and last a long time. It is highly important that the proper steps are taken to prepare and protect your home. Every good paint

Correctly preparing brick and masonry for painting depends on whether you’re painting the brick or masonry for the first time, or repainting it. Some prep is the same for both, so let’s look at the common exterior preparation steps you’ll go through for both new paint and repaint situations. Surface

Rough sawn lumber is often more difficult to repaint than traditional, smooth lumber because of the roughness and depth of the wood grain. Paint can appear to be solidly attached, when it’s really loose. This can lead to damage from dry rot as water seeps behind the paint. You want

Reglazing wood window that are in disrepair only takes a few minutes. Reglazing your windows can also rejuvenate your house, while adding the fringe benefit of lower heating bills. On older homes that have single-pane windows, the glass is held into the wooden frame by material known as a glazing

Damaged wood must be repaired before refinishing it. Not only will your paint job look bad when applied over the damage, but if the wood has water-damage or severe rot, the paint will not adhere properly. Before you repair the damaged wood, you must find and eliminate the source of