BIG Ipe project

[RogerG 14]

Here are a few shots of a project we're on....we're staining all of the Ipe (can NOT touch the PTW on this dock - ugh) This project required the use of FloodPro Supreme Performance stain. We are reserving all comments about this application until we are done (if we ever finish!)

[RogerG 14]

Couple more shots.

[Tom DeFrancesco 23]

Very impressive job Roger. What did you do as far as preping it before staining ???

[RogerG 14]

We didn't do the prep on this job (see post with the turbo marks on Ipe) except for some defurring. The stripping was done by the company that built the project.

Celeste

[Tom DeFrancesco 23]

I just commented on that other post. Unreal. Great job though Rogg.

[Keth 15]

Great job Roger. Sorry I didn't get to visit you guys on the job today. Hoping to sneak away tomorrow to come see you. Keep up the great work!

[Neil_Asheville 114]

The Graham Crackers strike again! You should have put some kneepads and a brush in Norm's hand on this one? Stunning you guys. Is that IronWoods brand?

What's PTW?

/neil

[RogerG 14]

Oh the Floodies bailed on us quickly! LOL. I'll have to ask the builder what brand Ipe it is...PTW = pressure treated wood :)

Celeste

[James 625]

Was it requested that you use the Flood product? The samples I did just look like something is missing. I can't tell by the photo's? Can you say why it was reqested if so.

[RogerG 14]

Flood made arrangements with this builder to provide the product & they (Flood) sold the property manager on it - we're just applying....and applying...and applying. We will be more than happy to fill you in on all of the details this weekend :)

Celeste

[seymore 90]

I like that color Roger is that waterbase ? That must bite having to cut in all the deck floor!! What you have 2k sqft?

Is there a reason ya'll can't do the PT facia or the ceiling?

[JFife 14]

I won't reserve judgment---that's the prettiest Ipe job I think I've seen yet!! I love it!! It looks a little more opaque to me, so you don't get as much board variety, but that color is great. Looks like a typical acrylic stain to me, but the end result is no doubt attractive. Hopefully no giant pterodactyls will fly over and take a big white dump on it, LOL :)

[squirtgun 122]

Nice work Roger.What a shame they won't let you do the PTW.

Jon Fife,

Remove my quote from your signature or post the full context of the statement.That is not a personal motto for me.

[RogerG 14]

Few quickie details:

Size-wise - there's over 2000 sq ft of HANDRAIL WOOD alone. The floors exceed 5200 sq ft. As far as cutting in, check out the PITA of cutting in around that stainless cable hardware.

Stain is Flood's new hybrid stain - oil encapsulated by water. Have to admit that water clean up is GREAT!

Jon, you are right - it is much more opaque - we're losing far more of the grain than we care to with this wood.

Scott, at this point, I'm glad we don't have the PT - less staining for us (but more taping unfortunately) This job is being totally rolled & back brushed - spraying has been impossible.

Will post some more of the PITA activity this afternoon :)

Celeste

[Beth n Rod 1,279]

We have done a smaller (much) version of the rails with cable and it is a pita factor in itself with other products and I can only imagine what it would be like with an acrylic to clean as you go.

You two got yourself in a doozy sized job and over water no less.

I like the color but not how it hides the wood so much. I guess I am spoiled on the more natural appearance.

Great job!

Rod!~

[A and J POWERWASHING 64]

Looks good keep up the great work

[bforbis 14]

Roger,

Any idea how the "other" conctractor handled the prep of all that wood over the water and marsh areas? Pressure washin over all that water and marsh area would require a great bit of planning and additional prep to capture the water and chems

That looks like it would have been a huge job, staining and or cleaning for prep!

[RogerG 14]

Brent - let's just say we're glad we weren't around for the prep work - what we saw was just scary.

Tip for the day on doing cable rail systems: Plastic drinking straws cut in half & slit end to end (not McDonald's though - straws are too large) They just pop over the cable...stain...slide to the other post...stain....pop back off :) This is great except for the posts with the actual hardware - must cut those in - I hate cutting in!

Celeste

[Roger Oakley 14]

Hi Roger,

Only just seen this thread, it look's fantastic mate, great job!!!!! :cheers:

Roger

[Celeste 341]

FINALLY!! Job is complete :) Here are some of the after pics!

[bigchaz 157]

how do you get to the outside of the railings?

You lean over or have some kind of boat?

[Celeste 341]

Both actually....Roger leaned over rails, I went in between cables and Christian (aka PressureWorks here on TGS) played Huck Finn on this job...... we figured since he was a surfer, he could handle the watery side of the job :) The dock contractor provided a pretty sturdily constructed "man barge" for us to use.

We had all kinds of challenges on this job - always too windy to spray, cables were very close together, birds pooping at will all over, working with the tide, getting rocked by rude boaters or just large boats in general....and the no-see-ums were the worst.

We did get daily visits by dolphins, fished & crabbed during lunch breaks (nothing like cooking fresh crab on the job site and chowing down!) The scenery was beautiful and outside of a few questionable days, we had fabulous weather for the most part.

Celeste

[Neil_Asheville 114]

The shot of the sunlight on the dock looks fantastic! Nice work. Just think, a year will pass before you know it and the fun can happen all over again:)

/neil

[Beth n Rod 1,279]

I know you guys are happy that you're done with that job! :sunshine:

Beth

[CB works 14]

Thanks a lot Roger and Celeste for including me on this job. I really miss working at this job sight. Even working off that $@#!#$ raft. Some of those wakes coming off those big boats were surfable when they hit the banks at low tide. Next time I'm bringing my board!! I'm looking forward to go take one last look at this project on Monday. I just like looking at all of that ipe.

I'm bring my poles for a couple of those nice trout and hopefully one of those big drum.

See yall on Monday,

Christian

[Jeff 232]

Both actually....Roger leaned over rails, I went in between cables and Christian (aka PressureWorks here on TGS) played Huck Finn on this job...... we figured since he was a surfer, he could handle the watery side of the job :) The dock contractor provided a pretty sturdily constructed "man barge" for us to use.

We had all kinds of challenges on this job - always too windy to spray, cables were very close together, birds pooping at will all over, working with the tide, getting rocked by rude boaters or just large boats in general....and the no-see-ums were the worst.

We did get daily visits by dolphins, fished & crabbed during lunch breaks (nothing like cooking fresh crab on the job site and chowing down!) The scenery was beautiful and outside of a few questionable days, we had fabulous weather for the most part.

Celeste

Christians a great guy, good worker. He worked a couple days with us helping us out when we were jammed up with to much work, he helped us get it done. He is worth his weight in gold and he has a real cute new baby too

Id use Christians help anytime great guy!

Hey if the offer is still good, if your up this way. Id like to take you up on looking at my patio for the over lay. Whenever no rush at all

Great job & pics

Jeff