I don't know why you don't have more views on your channel because me being a painter for 20 years now in Whatcom county Washington and running a painting Business, you've taught me a thing or two on your videos. good job on the videos Dave.
1:21 When you say "puttying" do you mean using something similar to Gras a laquer/Kodrin Spachtel? Looks like a fantastic project to get your teeth into, but two months with just you, and no scaffolding! - hats off if you managed - a good job, with thorough prep and a durable finish - in that time frame.
Hmmm. I guess its difficult to tell but at 2:10 it looks like caulk has been put in between each of the clapboards. Maybe its primer but I do know that caulking between clapboards is usually a very bad idea as it prevents the house from breathing. The wood needs to expand/contract and breathe. But maybe it isnt caulk. 👍
You're correct, I am caulking the clapboards. On most houses you should not caulk the clapboards, but with this house the clapboards are already painted or caulked. There are hairline cracks on some of these, so I am caulking them for aesthetics. My options are to cut them back open (which I am not going to do) or leave the "ugly" cracked lines; my solution is to caulk them. There will be areas all over the house that I do not caulk, but they will not be in the high profile areas. As it's not ideal, it is the best solution I can come up with. Thanks for the comment, you clearly think of everything!
@@DaveMartin I did a house by myself down in here in Portland very similar to the one you are doing. Built in 1910 I believe and looks about the same size however the wood siding had been replaced/covered with asbestos/cement tiles decades ago so no prep on that. But the windows & trim needed lots of work. Two big old barge-boards too. Most of that old wood I primed with BM slow penetrating oil primer. I know I'm old-school to some people and many painters would never use it but in some situations I find oil to be more reliable and on those barge-boards I wanted that paint to stay there! Been a few years and looking as good as when I did it. Anyway I'm looking forward to watching this project of yours. 👍
@@TOMinPDX Thanks! I will be doing a video this week on primers and, you're right, I'm one of those who, with very few exceptions, is not a fan of oil based primers outside ;-). I'm looking forward to your thoughts on my thoughts! Thanks again for the comments!
I don't know why you don't have more views on your channel because me being a painter for 20 years now in Whatcom county Washington and running a painting Business, you've taught me a thing or two on your videos. good job on the videos Dave.
Really appreciate the comment, thanks!
1:21 When you say "puttying" do you mean using something similar to Gras a laquer/Kodrin Spachtel?
Looks like a fantastic project to get your teeth into, but two months with just you, and no scaffolding! - hats off if you managed - a good job, with thorough prep and a durable finish - in that time frame.
That's a lot of work right there Dave , good luck !
Thanks!
Hmmm. I guess its difficult to tell but at 2:10 it looks like caulk has been put in between each of the clapboards. Maybe its primer but I do know that caulking between clapboards is usually a very bad idea as it prevents the house from breathing. The wood needs to expand/contract and breathe. But maybe it isnt caulk. 👍
You're correct, I am caulking the clapboards.
On most houses you should not caulk the clapboards, but with this house the clapboards are already painted or caulked. There are hairline cracks on some of these, so I am caulking them for aesthetics. My options are to cut them back open (which I am not going to do) or leave the "ugly" cracked lines; my solution is to caulk them. There will be areas all over the house that I do not caulk, but they will not be in the high profile areas. As it's not ideal, it is the best solution I can come up with.
Thanks for the comment, you clearly think of everything!
@@DaveMartin I did a house by myself down in here in Portland very similar to the one you are doing. Built in 1910 I believe and looks about the same size however the wood siding had been replaced/covered with asbestos/cement tiles decades ago so no prep on that. But the windows & trim needed lots of work. Two big old barge-boards too. Most of that old wood I primed with BM slow penetrating oil primer. I know I'm old-school to some people and many painters would never use it but in some situations I find oil to be more reliable and on those barge-boards I wanted that paint to stay there! Been a few years and looking as good as when I did it. Anyway I'm looking forward to watching this project of yours. 👍
@@TOMinPDX Thanks!
I will be doing a video this week on primers and, you're right, I'm one of those who, with very few exceptions, is not a fan of oil based primers outside ;-). I'm looking forward to your thoughts on my thoughts! Thanks again for the comments!