Okay now, which one of you has been referring these nasty acrylic jobs to me? After bragging three weeks ago that I hadn’t seen an acrylic in years, I’ve come across 5 in the last two weeks! I’m going to be starting the “Ughhh” job this week and just entered contract on another one today.
This one will especially fun as the main redwood deck is 30’ off the ground with no stair access. I don’t mind setting up ladder access on a job like this, however the trouble with this one is that ALL of those patio furniture and potted plants will have to stay on the deck through the course of the project. Homeowner does not want to bring them inside (cant blame them, very nice interior with all kinds of breakables around). I’m thinking I’ll be gathering everything and stockpiling on one end of deck, covered up real well, then alternate. PITA, but I can live with that, or, rather, my helper can.
I gave the HO the big ‘deep penetrating vs. film forming’ lecture and built a proposal that should allow enough wiggle room to make me comfortable.
The verticals are going to loads of fun as usual.
Anyways, any ideas on what this film forming junk is? Previous deck guy advertises that he uses 'enviro-friendly' products, hoping it isn't that timber pro stuff, had a heck of time with similar finish in the past.
Oh, and also, the lady of the house like the look of the current finish, sort of a honey color. That will be new for me as well...
Okay now, which one of you has been referring these nasty acrylic jobs to me? After bragging three weeks ago that I hadn’t seen an acrylic in years, I’ve come across 5 in the last two weeks! I’m going to be starting the “Ughhh” job this week and just entered contract on another one today.
This one will especially fun as the main redwood deck is 30’ off the ground with no stair access. I don’t mind setting up ladder access on a job like this, however the trouble with this one is that ALL of those patio furniture and potted plants will have to stay on the deck through the course of the project. Homeowner does not want to bring them inside (cant blame them, very nice interior with all kinds of breakables around). I’m thinking I’ll be gathering everything and stockpiling on one end of deck, covered up real well, then alternate. PITA, but I can live with that, or, rather, my helper can.
I gave the HO the big ‘deep penetrating vs. film forming’ lecture and built a proposal that should allow enough wiggle room to make me comfortable.
The verticals are going to loads of fun as usual.
Anyways, any ideas on what this film forming junk is? Previous deck guy advertises that he uses 'enviro-friendly' products, hoping it isn't that timber pro stuff, had a heck of time with similar finish in the past.
Oh, and also, the lady of the house like the look of the current finish, sort of a honey color. That will be new for me as well...
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