New England's climate of extreme heat, cold and humidity wreaks havoc on its painted wooden structures and keeps painting crews busy during our short exterior painting season. Because of our climate, owners of painted and stained homes should plan on repainting every 5-7 years.

Renaissance provides a yearly touchup and maintenance service that dramatically increases the longevity of a completed project and keeps your house looking as good 10 years out as it did the day it was finished. This service includes periodic washing to remove dirt, mildew and algae that can permanently stain painted surfaces if allowed to sit for prolonged periods.

Problem Solving

Among the most common problems causing paint failure in New England is moisture. Current technology makes the diagnosis of moisture content easy, but it remains extremely difficult to pin point the source of the moisture affecting the paint film and inevitably the substrate below. At Renaissance we concern ourselves first and foremost with diagnosing the source of the moisture related problem. Before proceeding with any painting project, we design solutions to remedy the moisture problem that might include amplifying water drainage systems from roofs, soffit and ridge vents, or rheostats and attic fans. The correct diagnosis of paint related problems, be they related to moisture, thickness of the paint film, or adhesion of one paint film to another, is the research component of a good paint job, and one that we take very seriously in order to guarantee our product.

Preparation involves:

• Washing of house with solution of biodegradable detergent, bleach and hypo-chlorinator to eliminate mold, mildew and other surface contaminants
• Cleaning of gutters as necessary
• Removing any peeling paint film and feather sanding of the remaining film's edges adjacent to exposed substrate and stripping paint when necessary
• Stabilizing remaining paint film and substrate with a 100% acrylic binding primer

Finishing involves:

• Application of paint both conventionally with brush and roller or with airless sprayers if the surface and structure allow. We use only the best paints and materials that are compatible with both the existing paint film and exposed substrate. These include Benjamin Moore, Cabot, and Sikkens