House Painting Exterior Preparation
Like it or not, most exterior house painting projects will be about 80% preparation. In those cases where the preparation can be almost entirely skipped, there’s usually no need to paint the house. It can just be cleaned.
Also, despite the existence of power tools that can be helpful, most of the job comes down to good old elbow grease. There's no getting around that it requires a fair amount of tedious scraping, sanding and cleaning.
But the results will make the effort seem worthwhile in the end. A well-prepared house exterior will make paint go on quick and easy and produce a smooth, superior shine.
The amount and degree of effort depends, of course, on the condition of the house and the surface to be prepared.
Peeling paint will take longer to deal with. Scraping and sanding is a must. Any areas of mildew will need to be treated for removal, then treated again to protect the wood before painting. Aluminum siding, on the other hand, typically requires no more than a good wash followed by possibly a spot sanding.
Inspect the surface. Look for areas of peeling paint. A 6-8 inch scraper can usually take large areas off with a little bit of effort. Rarely is it necessary to remove every scrap of paint, just any sections that will continue to peel. For areas close to angles and smaller sections a smaller scraper will be needed.
Next comes sanding. It's pointless to simply sand off layers of dirt. So, before beginning, give the surface a good wash. Power washers are available, but most are so powerful they can easily gouge wood. In many cases a bit of TSP (trisodium phosphate) and a garden hose can do the job. For areas beyond easy reach, a car washing tool with an extended arm can be a great aid.
Allow the surface to dry thoroughly before sanding. Sanding wet wood will rip the fibers, making for a very rough surface. Sanding wet aluminum siding will considerably shorten the useful lifespan of a rectangle of sandpaper. Drying may take a day or even two depending on the humidity, temperature and time of year which affects the number of hours of sunshine per day. To be completely sure, a moisture meter can measure the moisture content in the wood.
About Author: David Hueber is an online expert in roofing industry. He also offers top quality tips like: House Painting, Interior painting, Exterior Paint & House Painters etc.
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Kestrel 4500 Pocket Weather Tracker $299 4500 Pocket Weather Meter – YellowPart #: 0845YELThe Kestrel 4500 Pocket Weather Meter is Kestrel’s flagship meter. Capable of monitoring and reporting an exhaustive list of environmental parameters – from temperature to barometric pressure, dewpoint, wind chill, and more**, the Kestrel 4500 is one of the most feature-rich pocket weather meters in the entire Kestrel catalog. In addition to the Kestrel 4000′s extensive list of capabilities, the Kestrel 4500 has these distinct monitoring functions:Digital CompassWind DirectionCrosswind/Headwind/TailwindThese added features make the 4500 the Kestrel Meter of choice for military professionals, HAZMAT teams, and flight crews. Like all the pocket weather meters in the Kestrel 4000 series, the Kestrel 4500 is capable of storing and charting up to 1400 data points for later analysis.Weekend shooters and military snipers alike have been calling for a Kestrel Meter with crosswind calculation for years – and the Kestrel 4500 meets that demand completely. The elite Kestrel 4500 has the most complete list of features in the entire Kestrel Meter family, with the only absent elements being the airflow and humidity ratio measurements available with the Kestrel 4200 Air Flow Tracker. The Kestrel 4500 also measures:Heading (true & magnetic)Wind direction & CrosswindAltitudePressure trend & Barometric pressureWet bulb temperatureRelative humidity in percentage & Heat stress index DewpointDensity altitudeWind chillAir, water, and snow temperature Current, average, and maximum air velocityWaterproof and floatsTime and dateEasy- to-read backlit displayData Logger (automatic and manual)Customizable data storage – 2900 data pointsMinimum, Maximum and Average valuesMulti-Function 3-line displayHumidity sensor can be recalibrated in the field with our Relative Humidity Calibration KitExterior temperature, humidity, and pressure sensors for fast and accurate readingsCustomize screens to display user-selected measurementsGraph and recall trend |
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Kestrel 4500 Pocket Weather Tracker w/ BlueTooth $389 4500 Pocket Weather Meter w/Bluetooth – YellowPart #: 0845BYELThe Kestrel 4500 Pocket Weather Meter is Kestrel’s flagship meter. Capable of monitoring and reporting an exhaustive list of environmental parameters – from temperature to barometric pressure, dewpoint, wind chill, and more**, the Kestrel 4500 is the most feature-rich pocket weather meter in the entire Kestrel catalog. And now, the Kestrel 4500, as well as the entire Kestrel 4000 series, is available with Bluetooth Technology, allowing you to communicate wirelessly and transmit and log your data automatically.In addition to the Kestrel 4000′s extensive list of capabilities, the Kestrel 4500 has these distinct monitoring functions:Digital CompassWind Direction & CrosswindHeadwind/TailwindThese added features make the 4500 the Kestrel Meter of choice for military professionals, HAZMAT teams, and flight crews. Like all the pocket weather meters in the Kestrel 4000 series, the Kestrel 4500 is capable of storing and charting up to 1400 data points for later analysis.If you select the Bluetooth model, your meter includes custom communication software designed to quickly and easily configure your data transmission frequency, download logged data, graph data and transfer data to other applications. It is no longer necessary to purchase an interface separately; the new Kestrel Meters with Bluetooth include the software necessary to communicate wirelessly at a range of up to 30-feet.Weekend shooters and military snipers alike have been calling for a Kestrel Meter with crosswind calculation for years and the Kestrel 4500 meets that demand completely. The elite Kestrel 4500 has the most complete list of features in the entire Kestrel Meter family, with the only absent elements being the airflow and humidity ratio measurements available with the Kestrel 4200 Air Flow Tracker. The Kestrel 4500 also measures:Heading (true & magnetic)Wind direction & CrosswindAltitudePressure trend & Barometric pressureWet bulb temperatu |
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Large Circular Wall Thermometer $49.5 Calling back to old timey thermometers, this product will fit in perfectly within any garden landscape. The thermometer displays both Fahrenheit and Celsius and even has a separate meter for humidity. With its terrific wood-like finish and contrasting background and numbering, this clock is sure to be a highlight in your garden for years to come! |
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MOMENTUM MARKETING Eva-Dry EDV300 Renewable Mini-Dehumidifier EDV300 $18.95 For a dehumidifier that uses no electricity to operate, purchase the Eva-Dry EDV-300 Mini Dehumidifier. It uses specialized engineered crystallized silica gel that is odorless, non-toxic and completely safe. Once the moisture is absorbed by the dehumidifier, it cannot leak or spill. These moisture meter crystals change from blue (when dry) to pink (when wet) to indicate when the unit needs to be renewed. The unit takes about 12-14 hours to completely renew. The Eva-Dry EDV-300 mini dehumidifier helps protect clothes and valuables from the damaging effects of mold, mildew and moisture rot. Six to eight ounces of moisture is absorbed depending on the humidity levels and this process should take about four to eight weeks. The crystals should be active for ten years if used correctly. |
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MS8229 5 IN 1 Auto-Range Multi-functional Digital Multimeter $76.49 The newly released Sinometer MS8229 DMM is an improved and modified version of the widely praised Sinometer MS8209, it combines a multimeter, a sound level meter, thermometer, luxmeter, humidity meter all in one. Also it is packed with many nice features such as temperature & humidity display, sound and light warning for the jacks and back-lit LCD Screen. |
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Meade TM005X-M Wireless Personal Weather Station, Indoor/Outdoor Temperature and Humidity $20.91 Personal Weather Station TM005X-M. Reads indoor/outdoor temperature and humidity in up to three locations. Includes a single remote TS33C-M model sensor with 164 foot (50 meter) range. Expandable to monitor up to a total of three outside or remote locations with the addition of up to two more TS33C-M sensors, sold separately. All remote channels auto-scan when connected. Requires two AA type batteries for the main unit and two AA batteries for the remote sensor. Batteries not included. Suggested operating temperature range is -40F to 122F (-40C to +50C) if using lithium type batteries. Reads humidity as percentage with a range from 20% to 95% and records minimum and maximum temperature and humidity for both indoor and outdoor locations. Wall or desk mountable. |
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New Combustible and Toxic Gas Leak Detector Meter $84.95 Bestchoiceproducts is proud to introduce to our customers this Brand New CE Certified, COMBUSTIBLE GAS LEAK DETECTOR. This slim Gooseneck gas leak detector probe to find leaks in tight areas. Easily operate the Combustible Gas Leak Detector with one hand to detect presence of combustible gases. Audible and visual indicators help pinpoint leak source. Adjustable tic rate helps eliminate background gas concentration in contaminated environments. -FEATURES:Visual leak detection by LED indicators. -16 inch Gooseneck detector makes your job much easier when it comes to measuring in tight areas. -Highly sensitive with great reliability. -Easy to Use: Simply controlled tick and adjust knob with your thumb. Tick accelerates when sensor tip approaches leak. -Use in contaminated environments: eliminates background gas concentration adjustable tick rate to locate leaks quickly and easily. -Pinpoint small leaks: Detects all combustible gas leaks even tiny leaks -SPECIFICATIONS:Sensitivity………50 PPM Methane. -Sensor Type………Low Power Semi-conductor. -Warm Up Time……..Approximately 60 Seconds.. -Response Time…….Less than 2sec (up to 40percent LEL). -Duty Cycle……….Continuous. -Probe length……..16. -Power Supply……..3C Cell Batteries. -Battery Life……..8 hours continuous use, typical. -Alarm……………Visible and Audible at 10percent LEL for Methane. Can be calibrated for other concentrations or gases. -OPERATING CONDITIONS:To Ensure Accurate Readings use it only when ambient air is with the range: -Temperature: 32 to 120 F. -Humidity: 10 to 90percent RH (non condensing). -GASSES DETECTED:Gas detects a wide variety of gasses, including some toxic gasses, and nuisance vapors. -The Following lists represents only a portion of the more common gasses it will detect. -Natural Gas. -Propone. -Butane. -Methane. -Acetone. -Alcohol. -Ammonia. -Steam. -Carbon Monoxide (not to quantify). -Gasoline. -Jet Fuel. -Hydrogen S |
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Nielsen Kellerman 0843 Nielsen Kellerman Kestrel 4300 Contruction Windmeter $259 4300 Construction Weather Meter – Safety GreenPart #: 0843The Kestrel 4300 Construction Weather Tracker is the first Kestrel wind and weather meter designed specifically for construction professionals, especially those who work with concrete and other materials that require curing. The new evaporation rate function makes the Kestrel 4300 the ideal wind and weather meter for concrete contractors. In addition, the 4300′s long list of weather tracking capabilities* puts instant and accurate environmental data right in the palm of your hand. The Kestrel 4300, as well as the entire Kestrel 4000 series, is now available with Bluetooth Technology to transmit data wirelessly. The Kestrel 4300 Construction Weather Tracker has all the features of the Kestrel 4000, plus evaporation Rate (for measuring concrete moisture) Before the introduction of the Kestrel 4300, concrete contractors would employ a Kestrel Meter to measure the surrounding conditions, then calculate the evaporation rate of a pour by referencing the American Concrete Institute chart. The Kestrel 4300 measures the evaporation rate of concrete automatically by calculating the temperature of the concrete (obtained with a thermometer or IR) with the relative humidity, ambient temperature, and wind speed. The Kestrel 4300′s usefulness on a job site is hardly limited to measuring the evaporation rate of concrete or preventing plastic shrinkage: Wind speed functions are invaluable for crane operations; heat index keeps close tabs on working conditions; humidity measurement for paint and drywall; pressure trend can warn of impending storms; the list goes on.Every 4000 series Kestrel Meter stores thousands of weather data points – tracking minimum, average, and maximum values – and graphs the trends for you. The Kestrel Meter 4300 Construction Weather Meter includes a soft carry pouch, neck lanyard and 2 AAA batteries.The Kestrel 4300 Construction accurately measures/features:Waterproof and floatsBacklight for low lig |
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Pyle PTHM15 Mini Temperature and Humidity Meter with Dew Point and Wet Bulb Temperature $51.85 Auto Power Off. Fast Response Time. Dew Point Temperature. Dual Display Temperature & Humidity. Data Hold Function. Humidity Range: 0-100%RH. Temperature Range: -20° – 80° C / -4° – 176° F. Dew Point Temperature: -20° – 80° C / -4° – 176° F. Wet Bulb Temperature: 0°- 80° C / 32° – 176° F. Humidity Accuracy: +/- 3% RH. Air Temperature Accuracy: +/- 0.5° C @ 25° C. Resolution: 0.01% RH 0.01° C/F. Response Time: %RH: 105 (90% at +25°C still air). Battery Type: 9V (Included). Operating Temperature: 32° F to 104° F 80% RH. Storage Temperature: 14°F to 140° F 80% RH. Dimensions: 6.89 H x 2.28 W x 1.38 D. Weight: 5.04 oz. |
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Tycon TP1080WC ProWeatherStation wireless data logging weather station $120.63 The ProWeatherStation is a high performance wireless data logging weather station with advanced sensor technology resulting in good accuracy at a low cost. It provides instantaneous and historical data on Inside and Outside Temperature and Humidity, Wind Speed (average and gust), Wind Direction, Barometric Pressure and Rainfall. The backlit touch screen controller logs over 4080 data points with adjustable (5 minute minimum) sample interval. There is a memory meter on the display that shows when the memory is getting full so the data can be downloaded and archived to a computer thru the built in USB port and included EasyWeather software. The controller runs on 3 AA batteries and can be mounted up to 300 feet away from the sensor array. The transmit frequency is 915MHz and does not require a license. The sensor array runs up to 2 years on 2 AA batteries so there are no worries with mounting the array on top of a building or tower.The construction is white UV resistant thermoplastic with a stainless mast and pipe clamps for years of reliable service in the harshest environments.Complete system includes:Backlit wireless touch screen controller, advanced sensor array (anemometer, direction meter, temp/humidity sensor, rain gauge, mounting pole), USB cable for connection to PC, EasyWeather software, mounting hardware and instructions. |
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VIKING SR-1 Viking Single Line Loud Ringer $157.95 The Viking SR-1 will generate loud ringing from an analog ringing line or from a dry contact closure. There are 4 different ringing sounds to choose from. Loudness is easily adjusted with a volume control knob and test button. The Viking SR-1′s unique sounding ring is useful for employees that often work away from their desks allowing them to instantly recognize when their phone is ringing. A second set of contact inputs will trigger a door chime (doorbell) sound. This can be used to notify that a door has opened or used as a door bell or push for assistance button. The Viking SR-1 is easy to install and comes complete with a power supply and connections for an optional external speaker. Single line loud ringing. Night bell ringing. Business/offices/small warehouses. Floating employee. Push Button for Assistance chime. Push button doorbell. Loud ringing from an analog line. Loud ringing from a dry contact closure. Choose one of four ringing sounds: Electronic warble (traditional loud ringer) Quadruple chime (four descending chime tones) Electronic Bell. Adjustable volume control. Provides a door chime tone for either a door bell door open sensor or Push for Assistance button. Test button for setting volume. Power supply included. Test button for setting volume. Made in the USA. Power: 120V AC/13.8V AC 1.25A UL listed adapter provided. Dimensions: 5.5 x 4.5 x 1.6. Environmental: 0 C to 32 C (32 F to 90 F) with 5% to 95% non-condensing humidity. Maximum Sound Pressure: 90 db 1 meter (nominal) 105 db with added 25AE Paging Horn. Connections: 6 cage clamp screw terminals. |