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exterior paint advice for bungalow

16 years ago

Just bought this weekend house - a 1930 bungalow that had been grannified. As you can see we opened the porch back up and are going back to the clapboard siding that's under 2 layers (aluminum and abestos shingle)? Any exterior paint advice appreciated?

Here is a link that might be useful: Before and after photos here:

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Lori A. Sawaya
16 years ago
The words asbestos and lead means hiring the best professionals for the work or consult that you can find.

I believe the best way to handle the asbestos is to leave it alone and paint over it with a quality exterior paint -- but the best thing you can do is get a professional out there to look at your house and tell you in person what you need to do.

As far as colors :-), that's easy. Bungalow = autumnal colors and your roof is perfect for a boat load of autumnal exterior color choices. Sherwin Williams Arts & Crafts color brochure is a quick and easy reference and there are so many more resources for choosing Bungalow colors. Google Prof. Robert Schweitzer for starters.
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