Rotted trim or wood: repair it before you paint
According to Hyannis Painting, any exposed wood is vulnerable to rot, insects and further damage, and damaged wood is replaced or repaired before painting, with bare wood primed. The crew replaces rotted exterior trim, soffit, fascia and loose cedar shingles, often with PVC trim like Azek. Free estimates: (508) 280-1573.
Sources: hyannispainting.com/blog/blog-details/signs-your-home-needs-a-new-paint-job · hyannispainting.com/blog/blog-details/exterior-painting-prep-what-happens-before-the-first-coat
What to look for
According to Hyannis Painting- “Any exposed wood is vulnerable to rot, insects, and further damage.”
- “Paint that's lifting off the surface means moisture has gotten underneath. Left unchecked, this leads to wood rot.”
Source: hyannispainting.com/blog/blog-details/signs-your-home-needs-a-new-paint-job
What Hyannis Painting does about it
Hyannis Painting replaces rotted exterior trim, soffit and fascia, often with PVC trim like Azek, and then paints it.
- Light carpentry: rotted exterior trim, soffit and fascia
- Replacing loose cedar shingles
- Replacing rotted wood with PVC trim like Azek, which does not rot
- Priming and painting the new work to match
According to Hyannis Painting“Damaged wood is replaced or repaired with epoxy filler. Bare wood and repaired areas receive a high-quality primer.”
Source: hyannispainting.com/blog/blog-details/exterior-painting-prep-what-happens-before-the-first-coat
According to Hyannis Painting“Any exposed wood is vulnerable to rot, insects, and further damage.”
Source: hyannispainting.com/blog/blog-details/signs-your-home-needs-a-new-paint-job
Related guide: Old King's Highway: painting in the historic district
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Questions homeowners ask
Do you replace rotted trim with wood or PVC?
Often with PVC trim such as Azek, which does not rot, and then it is painted. In Old King's Highway towns a change of material may need committee review, so check our Old King's Highway guide first.
Source: Our Old King's Highway guide
Do you do bigger carpentry jobs?
Light carpentry only: trim, soffit, fascia, loose shingles and small repairs. For bigger work, such as building or plastering, we can point you to someone else.
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- Exterior painting
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- Rotted trim & light carpentry
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