WHITBY flEE N~E5S, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5, 1991,PÂGE 17 Bprpmbfre yupint (NC) Got roady to paint yor house when oextorior surfaces. bori'n to. show ýwear." Wood grain iFIbogin to show clearly, prme willsho thrughthe outside paint, and the clour of the old paint will fade. if you repeint tooen...you'Il end uip 1witha too-thick coatin that's likely to crack andbra away. The coating, will be too thick 'to -adjust-- to woathor changes(from 7hot Smn té bitter wind) and, the nfaturel structurai shifts, 0 f the house. if you don't reentson onough and .the--, pait urac dtiworates, it wil take bard work ,to 'restare,-its smothnss.You may ned *tai sand down ta the bare surface and begin egain as if it. were new work. Keop an oye on the condition of your exteriar paintwork so-you wiil be able ta judge the right time for a- new paint job. Yau wililneed: *paint (ifrn Dmrnt primer (ifrn kinds Îjood and motel) *soivent Noise PROM PAGE 16 %aMnufacturors .and instablers say that -no dovices attached ta air conditioning systems Wiil reduce noise, but dense 'shrubbery cen often help. The best buffers are custom-niede fonces-or masony covers Any berrner should be 1-/2 times thé height 0f the machinery; msonry should have at leest 12 inches 0f clearance space. Whatever device used, the owner should casuit the maker or installer 0f the unit ta make sure the berrner won't impede the systom or add to the cst of operation. *wire brush and steel wool *paint emrper *clening solution for mildew (or bloach end waer) *putty *waod seûler *ceuling compound *putty knife *sandipaper *paint brushos (100 mm, or 4', is best for large arees) " peint rollers end tray " paint buckets, end paddle or stick " two stop ladders e nd cross planking *drip clothe * heir protection and gloves for yourself. EixterLior alkyd peints Extorior (ail base)penshv high hiding en sticing qualities. In many cases, only ane coat is needed aven a praporby prepared surface. Alkyd paint cavers hairline cracks and seals the surface against moisture.- Alkyd paint requires a completeby dry, clean surface, dry air and application in temperatures aboyé 5 degrees C (40 dogroos F) for best results. Clean up with turpentine or paint thinner. Exterior latex peints Extoriar latex paints may hé epplied on a daxnp day (but not in ramn or a hoavy dow), when air and surface temperaturos are abovo 10 dogrees C (50 degrees Thoy dry quickly ta lossen the chance of, spotting by dust and bugs, end they 'broathe'ta, allow moisture ta escape end-.sâ reduce the possibility of blistering or peeling. Cloan up with warm wator. PROM PAGE 16 grit et mesonry. surfaces ta erode. away dirtit, other coatinge and eny demaged surfac maerial. Hfowever, it mey beave a raugher texture and. damage *deteils. A sandblasting contaco should -be consultod too nsure thé proper procedures and safety precautions are teken. Paint cen also revive a masonry -surface., But it is not roanuended for large exterior erees of brickwork bocause of the increased maintenence. Speci.al peints are available, but many stains will beach through anyway. Preortin orpaintmg RPlace ail 'deineged and decayod w"od-Check'.eround windows, stops and posta and eround the eaves for damaged wood., Check downspouts and guttors, end clean them before painting. OClean, rust from ail metel arees, using a wire brush and steel wool,. thon apply motel primer ta the cleaned -surfaces. Check ail exposed nail heads for rust. Use steel wool ta romove rust, then sink nails with a nailset and I the hale with putty. Applying the paint Choose e day for painting when, ramn or heavy winds are not expectod. Don't paint if, the tomporature is likoly ta be below 10 degrees C (50 degrees F) or above 32 degrees C,(90 degrees Follow the instructions on the cen of the peinit. Make sure the paint is -well mixed.ý Begin painting the- highest parts of the house'first and work When painting circuler objects like downspoluts, .painït diagonallyi et first, then cross' the diagonal stroke by painting downwerd. Avoid hezards. Always foilow the menufacturor's instructions. Koep paint and painting products away from. childron. Koep the work erea cleaned up before, during and eafter painting. Get rid 0f waste *(empty paint cens, regs). eveiy day. SMeke sure the Iadder is secure. Do not overeytend your reach. $pecial CoolI $avings Central Air Conditioning THE VACUUM M,ýAN 804 Broo k St.. 666-4709 I OPEN Mon. to Sat. 10 a.m. - 5 p.mi.