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Information, Research and Price Estimates for Painting Your Home or Business
Painting your house is one of the best ways to add value to your home when using quality paints and proven techniques. This is true even if you are putting on the same color as before. Keep in mind, using high quality paint can make a surface more abrasion-resistant, easier to clean and capable of washing without the risk of removing/scrubbing off the paint.
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If you are working indoors, you must attend to the holes in walls and ceilings before applying on a new coat of paint to ensure a great finish. These areas should be repaired with a vinyl spackling compound and they will usually require more than one coat due to shrinkage. Larger areas of drywall or plaster damage will most likely need more time and possibly wallboard or plaster patch. Visit this link to read our article on simple drywall patches. You can make wallboard repairs with Fiberglas joint tape and drywall joint compound. Plaster repairs can be successfully made with plaster patching product. If you need to blend in a textured finish after you make a repair, try using a spray texture in an aerosol can.
Exterior Painting
For exterior finishes, you will probably be working with old flaking paint on stucco, siding, trim, gutters and downspouts. This needs to be removed by hand or pressure washed before you put a fresh coat of paint or primed . The most effective approach would be to begin with a power washing with water to remove the majority of the damage and then use a paint scraper to remove the remaining flaking, chipped or blistered paint. Once that is done, mix together a solution of 50/50 bleach and water to remove mold and mildew. Paint Selection Your next step is to select the right paint and applicators for the job. This step is essential to an attractive and long-lasting result. As a rule of thumb, note that the more costly the paint is the better quality and longer wearing. Basically this means is that a costly paint will most likely get the job done in one-coat, be abrasion-resistant and remain good looking for a longer period of time, such as Behr ULTRA Premium paint. It is definitely worth paying the extra money. Below are a few tips on what type of paint should be used for applications.
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- Oil-base semi-gloss enamel should be used for surfaces that will be subject to abundant moisture, such as basements, bathrooms, laundry rooms, and kitchens. Although new advances in latex paint are making latex just as durable in wet spaces. Look for Gladdens’ Gripper
- A High-quality 100-percent-acrylic latex flat wall paint should be used on other surfaces or NANOGUARD® technology adds an extra-protective shell for protection against damage from sunlight, moisture, stains and dirt. This paint and primer in one creates a tough STAYS LOOKING NEW LONGER™ radiant, sleek finish.
- Exterior and interior paint should be selected according to the material that you are painting. There are special paints designed to work with different materials.
Using Quality Paint
When it comes to painting, about 90 percent of a good paint job is in the preparation. This, however, doesn’t mean that the other 10% should be ignored. Preparation gets the surface ready for paint, but if the paint isn’t of good quality then it will soon fall apart from cracking, peeling and chipping. The quality of the paint, therefore, is vital to a good, long lasting paint job.
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Disaster Preparedness
Before the Storm
- Make sure you’re covered – Insurance companies do not accept new applications or requests for increased coverage once a hurricane nears Florida.
- Know what your policy covers – Flood and wind damage are often covered in separate policies. Decide if you need this protection and contact your agent for more information.
- Make sure your coverage is adequate – You may have made recent home improvements or purchases. Consider increasing your coverage if your policy doesn’t cover the current value of your home and contents.
- Keep policy documents safe – In addition to information on your agent, you should write down the name of your insurance company, policy number, and a telephone number to report a claim.
- Fortify your home – Inspect your roof, making sure you have roof anchors installed on your home. Replace your windows and doors that don’t pass the impact test, or cover them with shutters. A fortified home with the right doors, windows and shutters will save you money on your insurance premiums (link to discounts).
- Secure your property and clear your yard of any debris, lawn furniture, tools or other objects that could turn into dangerous projectiles in high winds.
After the Storm
- Immediately report property damage to your insurance agent and company.
- If you must make emergency repairs, document them.
- Maintain copies of your household inventory and other documentation. This will assist the adjuster in assessing the value of the destroyed property.
- Take precautions if the damage requires you to leave your home. Let your agent or company know your temporary forwarding address and home number.
- Beware of fly-by-night repair businesses. Hire licensed and reputable service people.
- Know what kind of licensed adjuster you will deal with (i.e. company adjuster, independent adjuster or public adjuster). Ask for identification, and if a question arises, call the Department of Insurance hotline for assistance.
- If you encounter any instances of price gouging, call the Florida Department of Agriculture’s Division of Consumer Services at 1-800-357-4273.
Financial Safety
When you hear warnings that a storm is near, you should also take precautions to protect your financial interests. These tips can help you secure your financial safety.
- Remember to withdraw money before a pending natural disaster. Carrying or keeping large amounts of cash in your home, however, might put you at risk of being robbed. Also, you could lose interest payments if you take too much out of an interest-bearing account.
- Normally, financial institutions will be closed at least two days after a direct hit, and ATMs could be out of commission even longer.
- During all cash withdrawals, be aware of your surroundings and any suspicious persons.
- Get receipts for cash purchases before and after a storm.
- Have a credit card on hand with at least $1,000 available.
- Use credit cards to finance minimal repairs when necessary. Document all these transactions.
- If you pay bills by phone or online, pay them before a hurricane hits, even if they are not yet due. Otherwise, a hurricane could interrupt phone service causing you to miss payments and get late charges.
- If you pay by mail, send payments at least two days before a hurricane, because the post office will not pick up mail within 24 hours of a strike.
- Keep copies of all payments mailed within 3 days of a hurricane making landfall.
- After a storm, contact those you’ve sent payments to and confirm they have received them.
- Store important financial papers in a safe and accessible place.
- Before you use any "fast-cash" lender, be sure you understand what the fees will cost for the service.
- Beware of anyone offering to help after a storm, who wants cash only.
Disaster Tips
Want more information?
Visit the Disaster portion of the Insurance Library or call 1-877-MY-FL-CFO (1-877-693-5236)
Hurricane Tips
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Five Year Anniversary Of Hurricane Charley
At the 5 year mark of Hurricane Charley’s pass through Southwest Florida Charlotte County residents reflect & celebrate their rebuilding progress.
This Saturday, August 15th 2009 at Laishley Park in Punta Gorda an official celebration of progress will be held. Read more at
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In the wake of this celebration all Florida residents should review their property insurance policies to insure that they are properly covered in the event of any future storms. When reviewing this coverage keep in mind that if your home is a guaranteed replacement cost policy (which most homeowners policies are) you must legally have your home insured at 80% of it’s replacement cost for the insurance carrier to pay to have your home rebuilt if it is completely destroyed. Most insurance carriers in that write homeowners coverage in the state of Florida require that each home they insure be insured at the current replacement cost. But for some homeowners who may have had their policies for quite sometime & do not have inflation guard on their policy (this is a clause some carriers offer that will automatically increase the coverage on their home at each renewal in order to keep up with inflation) they maybe underinsured. To find out the current replacement cost of your home call your insurance agent or a property appraisal (done within the last year) can be used.
Read more information & helpful tips at:
http://www.myfloridacfo.com/Consumers/Guides/Property/index.htm
Michellene Septer – Licensed Insurance Agent
Florida Direct Insurance Agency, Inc.
2195A Tamiami Trail
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
Phone- 941.629.9199
Fax- 941.627.9663
If a hurricane is likely in your area, you should:
- Listen to the radio or TV for information.
- Secure your home, close storm shutters, and secure outdoor objects or bring them indoors.
- Turn off utilities if instructed to do so. Otherwise, turn the refrigerator thermostat to its coldest setting and keep its doors closed.
- Turn off propane tanks.· Avoid using the phone, except for serious emergencies.
- Moor your boat if time permits.
- Ensure a supply of water for sanitary purposes such as cleaning and flushing toilets. Fill the bathtub and other large containers with water.
You should evacuate under the following conditions:
- If you are directed by local authorities to do so. Be sure to follow their instructions.
- If you live in a mobile home or temporary structure—such shelters are particularly hazardous during hurricanes no matter how well fastened to the ground.
- If you live in a high-rise building—hurricane winds are stronger at higher elevations.
- If you live on the coast, on a floodplain, near a river, or on an inland waterway.
- If you feel you are in danger.
If you are unable to evacuate, go to your safe room. If you do not have one, follow these guidelines:
- Stay indoors during the hurricane and away from windows and glass doors.
- Close all interior doors—secure and brace external doors.
- Keep curtains and blinds closed. Do not be fooled if there is a lull; it could be the eye of the storm – winds will pick up again.
- Take refuge in a small interior room, closet, or hallway on the lowest level.
- Lie on the floor under a table or another sturdy object.
Buy supplies early to prepare for the storm. When the storm threatens, lines will be long and supplies short
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Wall painting is a wonderful way to add rich tone to any room, simply. Depending on the shade you select, we can brighten, clean up or cozy up your room in an afternoon. You can make small rooms appear larger or ample rooms appear more inviting. Paint is inexpensive, easy to apply and can serve as a beautiful backdrop to your space – provided that it is done right. Fortunately, there are some easy steps to follow that will ensure that your interior painted space will look great and last for many years. Call us today for a free in home consultation.
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If your roof is older, it is possible that the leak is within the roof field. This means the expense of shingles, slate, shakes, whatever. If your roof is asphalt, then you can walk around with ease. Other materials such as slate, concrete tile or clay tile may not be so forgiving. You can crack roofing if you walk on it, so be careful. With regular shingles, look at the tops of the vertical knockouts. Look for missing colored granules. Look for cracks. Possibly a nail has backed itself out of the roof sheathing. Simply take the time and call Timothy Parks Construction & Roofing in Florida. (407) 383-9118, (727) 260-7347 or (941) 267-2677 http://www.tprci.com
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Like many common home improvement questions, the answer is you can, but you need to decide if layering shingles is the best course of action for your home. It isn’t uncommon to layer a second roof right over the first and then tear everything off before you put a third layer down. Building codes and most municipalities will usually allow you to overlay a second (though never a third) layer of asphalt shingles over an existing shingled roof. You will need to check with your building inspections department to be sure.
Common Problems with Layering Shingles 
Layering shingles has a few drawbacks that you should take into consideration before you decide to lay new shingles over the old.
With (2) layers your not eligible for the greatest dollar reduction in your insurance premiums. Contact your insurance agent for details!
If there’s any curling of the old shingles, the new shingles will not lay flat.
Moisture can get trapped under the heavy layers and cause premature rotting of the wood.
You do add excess weight to the roof framing, which can cause the decking and/or roof joists to bow and cause a ripple effect in the roof.
Overlay will not work well at all with dimensional shingles, only three tab. 
If you do overlay, you have to cut off the tab of the first course which will give you a "bump" about 6" up the roof all the way around the shingle roof.
You must pull off both layers before you roof the next time. Many times the cost for a double tear-off is more than doing it two separate times.
Tear-off will give you the opportunity to examine the decking for any rot and make repairs now before it gets worse (and more costly).
If you do remove the old shingles, you will end up with a nice fresh layer of felt on the roof deck.
Re-Shingle Roof as Part of a Larger Plan 
Despite these drawbacks, layering shingles can still be the best plan for your roof. One of the situations, where this option can make the most sense is for a temporary fix as part of a long term plan. Many of the common problems listed above can be avoided if you end up replacing your new roof in the next five or ten years. This sounds like an unwarranted expense, but simply layering shingles can make for a reasonably priced project. You can then invest your money and invest in a high-performance, energy-efficient roof in ten years that will last for the rest of your life.
New Roofs
Metal roofs are water-tight, fireproof, energy-efficient roofs that will last 30-50 years. 
Tile roofs resist hurricanes, are a natural insulator, and can last 50 years or more. Rubber roofs are weatherproof, energy-efficient, environmentally-friendly, and easily fixed. Marcus Pickett Marcus Pickett is a professional freelance writer for the home remodeling industry. He has published more than 600 articles on both regional and national topics within the home improvement industry.
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