Homeowners Association in Centreville, VA

Homeowners Association Case Study in Centreville, VA

A Homeowners Association in Centreville, Virginia was looking for professional preparation, repair, and painting for their community clubhouse as part of an overall refresh. The overall goal was to assist the Community in maintaining a maintenance cycle while refurbishing the overall look of the clubhouse.

In the process, we rejuvenated each the appearance and restored the lasting durable protective condition. The project included professional coordination; communication; safety measures; skilled professional preparation and cleaning; application techniques and processes; and the use of top-rated industrial-grade coatings and materials (Sherwin Williams).

Our goal was to recondition the paintable surfaces to enhance and restore the condition and protective properties, and replace/repair the damaged column bases on twenty (20) columns along the back patio and upper deck. Both the processes and the products used were of the best professional grade ensuring enduring results that look great. We gave the exterior of the clubhouse a fresh new look by refreshing the color palette and in so doing achieved a new appearance while significantly enhancing the protective properties and long-term durability of all identified components.

The project was completed on time and within budget. The Community was thrilled with the overall experience and professionalism throughout the project and looks forward to continuing to work with CertaPro Painters of Fairfax and Prince William in the future!

CHALLENGES:

Condition of Property:

The community was looking to not only refresh the existing color palette but was also looking to professionally repair the base and surrounding framing around the twenty (20) columns around the back patio and upper deck as the existing wood was displaying wood rot and cracked seams. The components to be painted and repaired were a combination of previously painted wood and composite materials.

Project Involvement:

The project involved Skilled Level-3 Professional Preparation prior to painting to ensure extraordinary and lasting results.

Powerwashing –The team power washed all surfaces that were to be painted. In so doing, the crew washed with trisodium phosphate (TSP) and diluted bleach or similar solution which removed dirt and killed algae, mildew and mold on the surface. Washing was done with a power washer, by hand for windows and delicate areas, or a combination of the two – whichever was more appropriate for the substrate.
Caulking – The team caulked cracks that had been caulked previously (ie. around window frames, door frames, trim etc.) which included filling in where the caulk is missing or cracked (not including hairline cracks). For routine use and non-masonry or expansion joint use, the team used Sherwin Williams SherMax™ Urethanized Elastomeric Sealant. This is the #1 Top Rated Exterior Caulk and far exceeds the performance of other premium caulks. In addition, the team used backer rod in areas where the separation was more than the maximum for the product.
Scrape/Sand – The team scraped loose and peeling paint with a scraper until a firm edge was reached and performed light sanding to all very rough edges. With this process, the team used a combination of heavy-duty power sanders (disk sander, belt sanders) and hand-sanding.
Protection – The team safeguarded and protected the surrounding walkways and vegetation as necessary during setup and throughout the project to ensure a clean and tidy workspace.
Spot Prime – The team spot primed all bare wood prior to painting to ensure surfaces were sealed and protected.
Carpentry – During our initial inspection as well as during our setup and preparation processes, we identified multiple carpentry repair zones requiring the replacement and/or repair of rotten/damaged wood with COMPOSITE materials. We used similar COMPOSITE materials, as much as possible. The advantage of composites is their extended durability (maintenance-free). All rotten wood was placed in a pile with an accompanied picture of where the wood was located for the owner to inspect. Carpentry tasks included:

- Replacing and Repairing the rounded moldings at the base of 20 columns on deck and patio as well as the adjoining square base moldings for each column.
- Replacing and Repairing the bottom horizontal rails that were bowing on the deck railing system while also reattaching/fastening loose spindles
- Replacing and Repairing damaged fascia/trim around exterior such as along dormers, bay windows, and along rooflines.

Paint – CertaPro Painters followed Sherwin-William’s specification’s in regards to preparation and applied wet film thickness of all products. These premium coatings far surpass other quality paints guaranteeing great lasting results that will enhance the properties appearance and reduce your maintenance burden. All paint was applied in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s minimum recommendations and applied using brush/roller or spraying equipment with back rolling to avoid any defects, streaks, and sagging.
- Sherwin Williams, Emerald Exterior Acrylic Latex (Color Match) – For all substrates/components that were to be painted, we applied 1 coat (COLOR MATCH) of Sherwin Williams, Emerald Exterior Acrylic Latex with a Satin finish. This product offers superior resistance to blistering, peeling, chalking, fading, dirt pick up, mold and mildew compared to leading competitors.

Special Challenges:

The project was completed safely and efficiently. It required the use of ladders in order to efficiently and safely access elevated areas as well as difficult and challenging areas.

Due to the scope of work and being a fully operational community, CertaPro Painters, the Commercial Operations Manager, and the Community Manager coordinated daily/weekly staging areas in terms of clubhouse access and components that were to be properly cleaned, prepped and painted.

Time Length:

2 Weeks