Note: Boards close to the ground and boards installed on chimneys are the first to become damaged. Look there first.

Peeling and flaking of a new tattoo is perfectly normal. Before it actually begins to peel, the tattoo will look like it's covered with a whitish, cracking film. Then you'll see white or translucent flakes of old, dead skin start to peel off and some of the flakes may even contain some ink. Sometimes you can actually see a duplicate image of part of your tattoo peeling off - it's rather disconcerting, but it is also perfectly normal and there is no need to panic.

No! Vinyl siding is virtually maintenance free. The most you ever have to do is give your home a wash down with soap and water once or twice a year.

Unfortunately aside from stripping, priming and repainting there is very little that can be done once paint starts peeling. Once paint begins to peel it will continue, even if you get a good paint job over top, the old surface underneath will continue to peel causing the new paint to peel off as well.

That will probably seal them in. It may solve your problem, but will give a pebbly appearance to your paint job. Each repainting will seal in the artillery fungus even more. There are no fungicides legally registered (by EPA) against the artillery fungus. Bleach, if it worked, would be very temporary, as it leaches out with each rain. We tested 14 different fungicides in the laboratory, but have to take the experiment to the field.

The available historical evidence shows that Eichler used stains, not paint, on his homes, inside and out. One can speculate that, at least for the vertical-grooved siding, stains were employed so that the grooves stayed crisp and clean (the edges weren't softened by the paint), and some of the grain of the wood showed through (redwood siding was used throughout the 1950s). It is also possible that Eichler used stains because labor and materials costs were lower than for paint.

The only time it is really necessary to replace top rails is when they are rusted through or they are bent beyond repair. Most of the time the rails can be removed from the pool, sanded and repainted. I have even seen people take their rails to an auto paint shop to be sand blasted and painted. They come back like new, and in any color you want.

Yes, DuraTeck can be bent greater than 90 degrees without peeling or flaking. The PVD coated sheets can also be drawn or embossed (within limits based on the application) without peeling or flaking.

Flaking is most often associated with wax contamination and/or poor cleaning prior to recoating. Peeling is usually caused by incompatible products (some pre-finished engineered floors, for example), improperly dried seal or paint or improper cleaning/abrasion before recoating.

Preparation should be completed before applying the product. The flaking and peeling of the structure should be removed by either power washing or light sanding and any damaged or rotting surface should be replaced before applying our product.

Mr. Eichler created a wonderfully unique home when he built his Eichler subdivisions. He used creative building methods and designs. One aspect of his creativity was that he used plywood siding that was milled solely for his homes. Over the years as the homes have grown older they often need special attention to the exterior. Since Eichler siding is unique to Eichler homes, it is not stocked in local lumber yards. For over eighteen years we have been milling siding to match your special home.

Preparation for paint is straight-forward and doesn't require any fiberglass work. The seams where the mold pieces meet must be filled with standard body filler, but the basic body shape doesn't require anything more that a skim-coat of polyester or epoxy filler to facilitate blocking. E.R.A. doesn't do painting in-house, but we do have two very reliable sub-contractors: Tony's Auto Builders ($4000 and up) - 413-586-6557, and Connecticut Custom Car - ($5000 and up).

The most common cause is moisture. But blistering can also be caused by painting in direct sunlight, inadequate surface preparation, or using a low quality exterior paint.

No. Our siding is virtually maintenance free. The most you ever have to do is give your home a washing with soap and water once or twice a year. We offer the widest variety of trim pieces in the industry. Everything from function utility trims to substantial wide trims resembling dimensional lumber, fluted cornerposts and decorative crown molding for window headers.

One common belief in the consumer market is that paint is glue and will hold down a previous coat. If anything, it may put stress on an old dry brittle coat, causing it to peel faster. Check to see if there is an old coat of paint under the new finish when you are presented with a peeling problem. No, one thick coat of paint can cause a variety of problems.

Although we use the best products possible for our siding, the life of your new siding depends greatly on the paint job it gets. You must use a good quality primer/sealer and a high quality top coat that is compatible with the primer to get the best results. Make sure the edges are primed/sealed BEFORE installation. Once your siding is installed it is impossible to seal the edges properly. The prime coat is the most important coat. Oil/alkyd primers are recommended; latex primers also work well.

Yes. All surfaces must be clean and free of debris prior to painting. Repainting aluminum siding can make it appear new and can be done for approximately 1/4 to 1/3 the cost of having new siding installed.

The back of the Paint Protection Film is covered with a light adhesive, activated by spraying the surface with the Applicator Solution. (25% Isopropyl Alcohol, 75% Water)

Peeling is the final result when a paint film loses its adhesion to the substrate. Peeling may occur between coats of paint (intercoat failure), or all the paint coats may peel from the underlying substrate (total film failure).

Slick, glossy or non-porous surfaces - Prepare the surface to give it more 'tooth' (a rougher surface profile), so the paint will adhere better. This can be done by sanding, using a surface conditioner like Paso, or using a primer designed for slick surfaces. Dirty, greasy or grimy surfaces - Clean the surface with a suitable cleaner (like a TSP solution). Be sure to thoroughly rinse afterwards, and let the surface dry before painting.