This is a common question for homeowners. Many people are under the impression that waiting to maintain their home’s exterior will end up being cheaper in the long run, as they forgo the regular cost of proper maintenance. However, because the stain’s job is to seal and protect the underlying wood, a properly-stained surface will last for a very long time. A neglected exterior surface, however, will constantly be exposed to whatever Mother Nature throws at it, and will quickly begin to degrade. As wood degrades, it is, essentially, slowly rotting away. No amount of future cleaning, staining or painting …
Most people are familiar with that “new paint” smell. What many people don’t realize is that underneath those freshly-painted-fumes lies a host of toxic chemicals called VOCs (volatile organic compounds). While some VOCs are greenhouse gases being released, others are simply toxic to humans and bad for your health. Paints, stains, and solvents all typically contain VOCs, and the EPA has found concentrations of VOCs indoors to be 2 to 5 times greater than outdoors. In an effort to improve the health of our clients, as well as our planet, Sierra Precision Painting chooses Low-VOC paints whenever available. This not …