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Date: | Thu, 30 Jul 1998 09:37:36 -0400 |
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>Lots of times its the surface preparation and the method of applying the
>primer that are most important parts of painting metal roofs. I would
>assume that was the problem more that the manufactures changing
>ingredients.
I'm sure some of this was at work, but if you could see the failure, you
would know the paint is a major culprit.
>Also, do you have trees near or over hanging the roof. What
>type of trees? Being a good southern boy are your surrounded by pines or
>tulip poplars that sometimes do not know when to quit with the pollen in
>the spring.
Nope, no trees...I have a talent for acquiring treeless property, which was
actually ok after having Hurricane Fran come through, but that's another
story for another day. Only trees are the ones I planted.
>Was the roof last painted during pollen season along with
>less than serious preparation?
Nope.
>Our procedure for metal roofs is usually:
>Forget the magic machine or the magic goop. Just put the word "LABOR"
>back into the process.
That's what I was afraid of. Hence my hopeful query searching for the
magic bullet. You applied it and punctured my balloon. Thanks...I think
:-)
>Seventh: Next time realize that you get what you pay for - usually. So
>stay away from "John the Butcher". Pay for the person that has invested
>in themselves, that knows their value and has honor and pride in their
>work.
No problem with that last sentence, remember:
>>I'm the general contractor, the subcontractor, the
>>supplier, the site superintendent, the rigger, and
>>the laborer for this one.
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Raleigh Historic from some flounder?"
Districts Commission - Bullwinkle J. Moose
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