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specifications are being created, it
is extremely important to consult with
an industry professional and even the
product manufacturer. Sometimes the
application of one coat is sufficient
but often communities find it cost effec-
tive to apply two coats. Over the last
20 years, Rainbow G&J Painting has
been on a 5-year staining cycle for all
exterior cedar clapboard throughout a
community association in Jamesburg,
NJ. The community in Jamesburg,
NJ, chose to apply 1 coat of solid
latex stain to all cedar siding during
the first 5-year staining cycle. When
the 5-year cycle came to a comple-
tion and the next cycle started back
up, there was still a considerable
amount of cedar siding replacement
that needed to be done. With the
help of the product manufacturer, man-
agement, and Rainbow G&J Painting,
the board decided to start the next
5-year cycle with an application of
2 coats of solid latex stain. When
the change was made and the sec-
ond 5-year cycle was completed,
homeowners were pleased to see
that cedar siding replacement was
reduced considerably when compar-
ing the first and second cycle. As
a result, the total project expense
was lower because wood replace-
ment costs were reduced significantly.
Adding a second coat of stain in this
community proved to be a cost-effec-
tive decision.
This example describes perfectly
how important it is to thoroughly go
over project specifications with an
industry professional before a project
commences. While it almost always
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