Your Only Call for Exterior Painting Woodstock

Looking for a company you can trust with exterior painting Woodstock? For experience and professionalism you can count on, the only name to remember is Kenneth W. Axt & Associates. With over 40 years of experience in the business, we’ll help solve your contractor woes and provide the reliable, honest service you and your family deserve from a painting company. If you’ve been disappointed by poor quality work, lack of communication, passed deadlines, and unforeseen extra charges, you can finally rest easy when you call our team of painting pros. With our primary focus on high-end residential painting services, we’re here for any size job, large or small, and also offer additional services such as carpentry, power washing, and sheetrock repair. When you call Kenneth Axt, you’re getting a professional in your corner, always putting quality first and never cutting any corners to sacrifice the end result. While you may get lower quotes, always make sure you’re comparing apples to apples when it comes to a painting job. For example, our knowledgeable estimator might be including needed wood and sheet rock repairs, whereas another firm might simply prime and paint over these issues. Beyond a commitment to quality, you’ll also get the added bonus of access to our free color consultation as part of any painting quote. For those of you who’ve ever gotten lost in the dizzying amount of paint swatches at the store, you’ll be pleased to have the advice of our trained expert. Not only will you get guidance on color selection, but also a guarantee that our pricing is fair and representative of the quality we offer and the materials we’ve selected for your home. Remember, we’re also here for all of your interior painting needs, but for now we’ll focus a bit more on the outstanding work and level of service that makes us the clear choice for your exterior painting Woodstock!

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With so many companies out there vying for your business, how can you be sure ours is your best choice for exterior painting Woodstock? Here are just a few reasons why we’re confident you’ll be pleased with our service and the quality of our work. First, our crews are well-trained to not only do top-notch work, but also to provide courteous and honest service to all of our customers no matter the size or scope of the job. Second, once we’re on the job, you can be certain that we’re using only the finest in materials, from paint brushes and rollers, to pro-grade primers and paints from great names such as Sherwin Williams. Also, as we mentioned above, our skilled estimators will not gloss over needed repairs in an attempt to underbid competitors. If you need wood repair, stucco patching, or any other issues need to be addressed before painting begins, we’ll provide a realistic quote to fix things properly. It’s thanks to this attention to detail and dedication to quality that we’re able to offer a strong 10-year warranty on our work. Along with the warranty, we’re also proud to have the backing of trusted names such as Better Business Bureau, Home Reports, Trust Dale, and many individual testimonials of satisfied customers. So when you’re ready for exterior painting Woodstock, please consider Kenneth Axt. Contact us today to get started with a free consultation.

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What are the EPA and HUD rules on lead based paint?

What are the EPA and HUD rules on lead based paint?

For clarification obtain a copy of the regulations from the national lead information center at 1-800-424-LEAD.  You can also download the rules and other information from these websites:   www.epa.gov/lead or www.hud.gov/offices/lead.

The painting contractor must make sure he satisfies state, local, EPA and HUD requirements.

Lead Based Paint Removal | Atlanta House Painting | Kenneth Axt PaintingThe renovation, repair, and painting rule does not apply to renovation work that meets the following exclusions.  If the renovation only affects components that do not contain lead based paint, the rule does not apply.  The EPA has established limits for minor repairs or maintenance.  Work that does not exceed these limits is exempt from the work practice requirements in the rule.

The EPA definition of minor repair and maintenance activities are: (1) Interior work disturbing less than 6ft.² per room of painted surface is exempt.  (2) Exterior work disturbing less and 20ft.² per side of painted surface is exempt from the work practice requirements.

There is also an RRP opt out provision. Homeowners may sign a statement to opt out of the work practice requirements in the rule, if all of the following are true:  The owner resides in the house; no child under six years old resides in the house, and the house is not a child occupied facility; no pregnant woman resides in the house; no child occupied facility exist on the property; and, the owner signs a written acknowledgment that the certified firm is not required to use work practices found in the rule.  Again, because federal, state and local regulations may vary, please contact the EPA as listed above for further information.

The EPA may suspend a firm’s certification if it is found to be in non-compliance.  These firms can be liable for civil penalties of up to $32,500 for each violation.

An example of details of some of the work practice requirements for interior renovation is as follows:  Remove all objects from the work area, or cover them with plastic sheeting.  Seams and edges are to be sealed.  Close and cover all duct openings in the work area.  Doors must be covered with plastic sheeting.  Cover the floor surface with taped down plastic sheeting in the work area a minimum of 6 feet beyond the perimeter of surfaces undergoing renovation or a sufficient distance to contain the dust.  Use precautions to ensure that all personnel, tools, and other items, including the exterior of waste containers are free of dust and debris when leaving the work area.  After completed the firm must clean the work area until no dust, debris or residue remains.  All paint chips and debris must be collected and sealed in a heavy duty bag.  All protective sheeting is to be removed and disposed of as waste.  All objects and surfaces are cleaned within 2 feet of the work area.  Walls are to be cleaned starting at the ceiling and working down to the floor by either vacuuming with a HEPA vacuum or wiping with a damp cloth.  Thoroughly vacuum all remaining surfaces and objects in the work area, including furniture and fixtures, with a HEPA vacuum.  All remaining surfaces are to be wiped with a damp cloth.  This is just an example of how much work and effort goes into creating a finished safe work area.

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