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Some homeowners want to paint their home’s exterior, but the thought of working on ladders is enough to make them cringe, and they end up putting it off or hiring a professional. Painting at heights can be a daunting task, and it is a good idea to leave this job to a professional painter, or at least let them take care of the high soffits and roof areas.

• We serve the greater metro Cape Town area including;
• Arabella Estate, Bantry Bay, Belaire Estate,
• Bettys Bay, Bishops Court, Bloubergstrand,
• Boskloof, Cape Town, Camps Bay,
• Claremont, Clifton, Constantia,
• Croydon, Wijnlanden, De Zalze,
• Painters in Erinvale, False Bay, Fish Hoek,
• Franschhoek, Fresnaye, Gardens,
• Gordons Bay, Green Point, Harbour Island,
• Helderberg, Painters in Hermanus, Higgovale,
• Hout Bay, Kalk Bay, Kelderhof Estate,
• Kenilworth, Kleinmond, Kommetjie,
• Llandudno, Melkbosstrand, Milnerton,
• Mouille Point, Muizenberg, Newlands,
• Noordhoek, Northern Suburbs Cape Town, Onrus,
• Oranjezicht, Paarl, Pinelands,
• Plumstead, Pringle Bay, Rondebosch,
• Rooi Els, Painters in Sea Point, Schapenberg Estate,
• Schonenberg, Simons Town, Sitari Estate,
• Somerset West, Southern Suburbs Cape Town,
• Spanish Farm, Stellenbosch, Strand, Table View,
• Tamboerskloof, Three Anchor Bay, Tokai,
• Val de Vie Estate, Vermont, Vredehoek,
• V&A Waterfront, Wedderwill Estate, Wynberg
• Many other surrounding area
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This can be hazardous work and requires skill using ladders and sometimes even a harness system, as well as steady nerves. But if you are set to tackle this project on your own, there are important guidelines one should know to be successful and not end up on a stretcher! This article will discuss the methods of safe and effective exterior painting on ladders, so that you can paint your two- or even three-story home on your own.

The first step is to obtain the right equipment. This means a tradesman and fully functional ladder. Don’t borrow just any old ladder; you need it to function properly. Ladders are rated which indicate their durability in increasing order.

Grade-3 ladders are homeowner grade, and they can be quite narrow and are not advisable if working higher than 20 feet off the ground. Grade 1A ladders are very rigid, but the downside is that they are heavier, which can cause safety issues when moving the ladder. In most cases, you want grade 2 for painting; they are robust, rated at 225 pounds, and will also be light enough to maneuver safely.

You can rent ladders if necessary; you’ll need a 28′ or longer for many two-story homes to reach the second-story soffits, and third-story areas will require a 32′ or a 40′ ladder. It is usually more cost effective to buy a ladder or two, since you won’t be rushed this way, and you are saving lots of money anyway by doing this job yourself. For lower areas, you want a shorter ladder. Some of the most versatile are called “3-way” ladders, which can be set up as an A-frame, or a small extension ladder, which makes reaching various first story house extremities easier.

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Painting a roof can vary slightly depending on what material your roof is made of but there is one thing they all have in common and that is they must be cleaned before you apply any paint.

How To Clean A Roof

Depending on your budget and what you have available to you will depend on how you clean your roof. Using a high pressure water blaster is one of the best ways to clean a roof, specially any roof with a rough surface. You can use a broom and hose but you will need some type of chemical to help remove the mould from within the pores of the surface. This is where high pressure is good, it does get into all those nooks and crannies.

• We serve the greater metro Cape Town area including;
• Arabella Estate, Bantry Bay, Belaire Estate,
• Bettys Bay, Bishops Court, Bloubergstrand,
• Boskloof, Cape Town, Camps Bay,
• Claremont, Clifton, Constantia,
• Croydon, Wijnlanden, De Zalze,
• Painters in Erinvale, False Bay, Fish Hoek,
• Franschhoek, Fresnaye, Gardens,
• Gordons Bay, Green Point, Harbour Island,
• Helderberg, Painters in Hermanus, Higgovale,
• Hout Bay, Kalk Bay, Kelderhof Estate,
• Kenilworth, Kleinmond, Kommetjie,
• Llandudno, Melkbosstrand, Milnerton,
• Mouille Point, Muizenberg, Newlands,
• Noordhoek, Northern Suburbs Cape Town, Onrus,
• Oranjezicht, Paarl, Pinelands,
• Plumstead, Pringle Bay, Rondebosch,
• Rooi Els, Painters in Sea Point, Schapenberg Estate,
• Schonenberg, Simons Town, Sitari Estate,
• Somerset West, Southern Suburbs Cape Town,
• Spanish Farm, Stellenbosch, Strand, Table View,
• Tamboerskloof, Three Anchor Bay, Tokai,
• Val de Vie Estate, Vermont, Vredehoek,
• V&A Waterfront, Wedderwill Estate, Wynberg
• Many other surrounding area
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A roof with a smooth surface such as galvanised iron could be washed much easier with a boom, some detergent and a hose to wash it off after. High pressure is also good to use but it is not as important to use on smooth surfaces.

How To Paint A Corrugated Iron Roof

If you are painting a new iron roof you will need to wash it with a degreaser before you start unless the roof is more then a year old and has weathered. This means that the oil from fabrication has worn away and the iron has been slightly etched through weathering.

With unpainted iron you will need to prime it first with a suitable primer, this is also the case for any sheets of iron that may have been replaced on an existing roof.

You will need to apply two coats of suitable paint, and the choice of colour is up to you but do remember lighter colours will reflect the heat and darker colours absorb the heat.

Airless spraying is the quickest way to paint any roof and if you decide to paint your roof this way there is a technique to applying the paint. When you are spraying you should spray about a metre wide section and work your way down the sheet, spray in the direction of the flutes in the iron. If you like you can use the joins in the iron as a guide, it is an easy way to tell exactly were you are at. Once you have worked your way down the sheet and completed that section move back to the top of the roof and repeat for next sheet of iron. You must keep a wet edge at all times and that is why you go back to the top of the roof before it starts to dry, if you decide to work back from the bottom to the top, the top part could have tacked off when you get back up there.

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Unfortunately, we have little control over the havoc that winter weather can wreak on our homes. In New England, homeowners see snow ranging from light and fluffy to wet and heavy, dangerous ice storms and unforgiving freezing rain.

While you cannot secure your home in a bubble for the duration of the season, you can take some simple steps to help protect the exterior of your residence all winter.

Check Your Paint

During the fall season, we can see seasonably warm temperatures before winter weather arrives. Take advantage of these mild days to get outside and inspect your home’s exterior paint job.

If you notice buckling and chipped paint or rotting wood, act now to ensure the damage does not worsen over time. Make your paint touch-ups and contact a professional to evaluate the state of the wood.

Clean the Surface

Pressure washing is popular maintenance in spring, but it should be done in the fall too. When winter arrives, you may not see your lawn, porch or fence without a pile of snow on top for several months.

If you clear away dirt and debris beforehand, you are protecting these surfaces from further contamination. For your paint in particular, it is better suited to face the elements clean than dirty.

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• We serve the greater metro Cape Town area including;
• Arabella Estate, Bantry Bay, Belaire Estate,
• Bettys Bay, Bishops Court, Bloubergstrand,
• Boskloof, Cape Town, Camps Bay,
• Claremont, Clifton, Constantia,
• Croydon, Wijnlanden, De Zalze,
• Painters in Erinvale, False Bay, Fish Hoek,
• Franschhoek, Fresnaye, Gardens,
• Gordons Bay, Green Point, Harbour Island,
• Helderberg, Painters in Hermanus, Higgovale,
• Hout Bay, Kalk Bay, Kelderhof Estate,
• Kenilworth, Kleinmond, Kommetjie,
• Llandudno, Melkbosstrand, Milnerton,
• Mouille Point, Muizenberg, Newlands,
• Noordhoek, Northern Suburbs Cape Town, Onrus,
• Oranjezicht, Paarl, Pinelands,
• Plumstead, Pringle Bay, Rondebosch,
• Rooi Els, Painters in Sea Point, Schapenberg Estate,
• Schonenberg, Simons Town, Sitari Estate,
• Somerset West, Southern Suburbs Cape Town,
• Spanish Farm, Stellenbosch, Strand, Table View,
• Tamboerskloof, Three Anchor Bay, Tokai,
• Val de Vie Estate, Vermont, Vredehoek,

“Aged”, “antiqued”, “distressed” … these are some of the adjectives that people use to describe how they envision the finish on their cabinets or furniture. From an artist’s perspective, these are very vague terms. They cover a full spectrum of different techniques that all fall under the generalized category of “antiquing”. There is a big difference between a little bit of color in the corners and truly “aged”.

The charm of “aging” is that it represents what happens naturally over time as previous finish treatments are exposed to different elements. For example, there is more wear around edges and handles. Dust settles low. Sun shines inconsistently on vertical surfaces and causes layers of paint to fade and split. Horizontal surfaces and corners take the brunt of the burden for scuffs and scrapes. When done correctly, these pieces actually tell a story. It is helpful to create a mental image about how the object was used or where it was as each layer and technique is applied.

It is important to define exactly how “old” you want it to look. Begin by gathering photos that will show examples of your expectations. You may already have a small piece, like a picture frame, that will provide inspiration. One client even took me outside to view her weathered shutters!

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You can also visit us here for more information:

• We serve the greater metro Cape Town area including;
• Arabella Estate, Bantry Bay, Belaire Estate,
• Bettys Bay, Bishops Court, Bloubergstrand,
• Boskloof, Cape Town, Camps Bay,
• Claremont, Clifton, Constantia,
• Croydon, Wijnlanden, De Zalze,
• Painters in Erinvale, False Bay, Fish Hoek,
• Franschhoek, Fresnaye, Gardens,
• Gordons Bay, Green Point, Harbour Island,
• Helderberg, Painters in Hermanus, Higgovale,
• Hout Bay, Kalk Bay, Kelderhof Estate,
• Kenilworth, Kleinmond, Kommetjie,
• Llandudno, Melkbosstrand, Milnerton,
• Mouille Point, Muizenberg, Newlands,
• Noordhoek, Northern Suburbs Cape Town, Onrus,
• Oranjezicht, Paarl, Pinelands,
• Plumstead, Pringle Bay, Rondebosch,
• Rooi Els, Painters in Sea Point, Schapenberg Estate,
• Schonenberg, Simons Town, Sitari Estate,
• Somerset West, Southern Suburbs Cape Town,
• Spanish Farm, Stellenbosch, Strand, Table View,
• Tamboerskloof, Three Anchor Bay, Tokai,
• Val de Vie Estate, Vermont, Vredehoek,
• V&A Waterfront, Wedderwill Estate, Wynberg
• Many other surrounding area
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Thinking about painting your brick house? Think again … and even a third time. While coating brick walls with a shade of sunny yellow or crisp white will certainly brighten the appearance of your property, you may be dismayed to find that it’s not easy to paint brickwork with a professional touch, and it will sharply increase the amount of maintenance your home’s exterior requires.

Read all about the advantages of unpainted brick, as well as alternative ways to give your outside walls a fresher, more modem look without painting.

Advantages of Unpainted Brick
Low Maintenance. Unpainted brick is surprisingly low maintenance. It’s durable and doesn’t peel or bubble, even in harsh weather; in fact, its “built-in” color actually develops an attractive patina as it ages. Once you put that paintbrush to the surface, however, you’re committing yourself to regular repainting. Even if the idea doesn’t faze you, think of its impact on curb appeal. When you eventually put your home on the market, many potential buyers will be turned off by the prospect of all that upkeep.

Weather Resistance. Another advantage to just leaving your house exterior alone is the fact that bricks are made from a kiln-fired mixture of clay and shale, which is naturally porous. This quality allows brick walls to breathe, expelling moisture as your home goes through rainstorms or freeze-thaw cycles. Painting, unless meticulously done with high quality, vapor-permeable masonry paint, tends to trap dampness and cause your bricks to crumble, often in as short a period as 5-10 years. The deterioration will be hidden beneath the paint, making it difficult to spot — and treat in the early stages.

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You can also visit us here for more information:

• We serve the greater metro Cape Town area including;
• Arabella Estate, Bantry Bay, Belaire Estate,
• Bettys Bay, Bishops Court, Bloubergstrand,
• Boskloof, Cape Town, Camps Bay,
• Claremont, Clifton, Constantia,
• Croydon, Wijnlanden, De Zalze,
• Painters in Erinvale, False Bay, Fish Hoek,
• Franschhoek, Fresnaye, Gardens,
• Gordons Bay, Green Point, Harbour Island,
• Helderberg, Painters in Hermanus, Higgovale,
• Hout Bay, Kalk Bay, Kelderhof Estate,
• Kenilworth, Kleinmond, Kommetjie,
• Llandudno, Melkbosstrand, Milnerton,
• Mouille Point, Muizenberg, Newlands,
• Noordhoek, Northern Suburbs Cape Town, Onrus,
• Oranjezicht, Paarl, Pinelands,
• Plumstead, Pringle Bay, Rondebosch,
• Rooi Els, Painters in Sea Point, Schapenberg Estate,
• Schonenberg, Simons Town, Sitari Estate,
• Somerset West, Southern Suburbs Cape Town,
• Spanish Farm, Stellenbosch, Strand, Table View,
• Tamboerskloof, Three Anchor Bay, Tokai,
• Val de Vie Estate, Vermont, Vredehoek,
• V&A Waterfront, Wedderwill Estate, Wynberg
• Many other surrounding area
• Builders, Building contractors, Home Builders, House Builders, Residential Builders, Contractors.