Clinton News-Record, 1979-05-10, Page 38r.
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Planning important for home says expert ..
Whether you're building a
garden shed, or a 4,000 square
foot mansion, the first im-
portant step is proper
planning.
That's the secret to the
• success, of any project, says
Don Colquhoun, of Hudie-
• Wiseway of Clinton.
"If you know where you're
going before you start, the job
is easier, it gets done much
faster, and you won't be
shocked with the result when
it's done," says Don.
"M well, you won't waste
material, and the structure
will be safe," he added.
Because planning is so
important, Don and many
lumber dealers like him offer
a free consulting service to
anyone contemplating
building anything, whether it
be a new home, or just a
garden shed.
Don or his peers, are
familiar with the lcoal
building codes, and in Huron
County, which is in the centre
of the snowbelt, this can be
one of the most important
considerations:
"If -a new building can't
stand up to wind or snow
loads, then it not only _i_s 4_
waste of material,, but it can
also, be -a -real danger to
anyone ;,that uses it," says
Don.
As well as his ten years of
practical experience behind
him in the construction
business, Don has a large
building products firm behind
him, that c -an supply
everything from the footing to
the fascia.
Whether you're planning a tool `shed or a palace,
knowledgeable advice from the experts and a plan are
the first two important things to do, says Don Colquhoun
of Hudie=Wiseway of Clinton. But the advice is free from
most area home improvement centres just for the asking
and this ' important first step can make the construction
job go much smoother.(staff photo)
If you have an idea, or need
some guidance to finds plans
Don or one of his peers will
help you, free of charge, and
if you decide to do it yourself,
or hire a contractor. Don can
offer the names of many
excellent builders in the area
who have good reputations
behind them.
ilow do you know when
it's time for repainting?
The exteriors of most
houses need repainting every
five to six years. The climate,
the condition of the surface,
surface preparation and the
quality of the paint used on a
house may add or subtract a
few years from this figure.
A thorough annual inspec-
tion of the outside of your
house is the best way to de-
termine if it needs repainting,
says the National Paint and
Coatings Association.
Annual inspections enable
you to accurately judge how
the paint is weathering. Start
your inspection with the
areas where moisture col-
lects and those subject to
heavy wear.' It is in these
areas that the first signs of
wear usually appear. Some-
times spot painting in these
areas is all your home needs.
Preparati'oa counts
Wash any areas that need
painting with soapy ..water,
rinse, sand smooth and re-
paint. Check the condition of
the siding, especially at the
corners of your house where
moisture can get behind the
„siding and, cause premature
paint failure. If some of the
'siding needs to be replaced,
now is the time.
While you are at it,. check
the condition of gutters,
downspout's and caulk, too.
After exposure to harsh win-
ter weather they may need
cleaning, replacing or re-
painting. All repairs should
be made before you paint.
Take time now
Overall appearance is the,
key to judging if a house
needs a complete repainting.
If the paint is faded or has
weathered sufficiently over « "
most of the -surface; it is time
to repaint. When the wood
grain is visible through the
paint, sufficient weathering
has taken place for repaint-
ing.
If you repaint before the
old paint has weathered
enough, the paint film will
become too thick and won't
adhere to the house properly.
A dull appearance can some-
times be improved merely by.' -
washing exterior surfaces.
-Procrastinating when it's.
time to repaint can increase
costs and labor later when
you want to take on the job.
When you wait, the oldNpaint.
becomes so- worn that you
will need both a primer and
topcoat. Also, it may be nec-
essary to replace unpro-
tected wood_ siding that has
rotted as a result of exposure
to excessive moisture.
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