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products. There are also new paint technologies being introduced into the marketplace which promise better heat reflectance and insulating properties which will become important as California begins to mandate more energy-efficient building techniques. Most manufacturers are also formulating their products to meet LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Certification standards which satisfy the requirements for green building projects. So what products should you use and on what surfaces should you use them? In general paint manufacturers have developed products that are to be used on specific substrates. Most of these products are based on “100 percent acrylic latex” technologies although raw material suppliers continue to develop new products. Substrate specific primers and finish coats, DTMs (direct to metal coatings), and waterproofing products are ju a few of the products e just now available. With the passage of SB 800 several years ago, siding manufacturers began specifying the types of s paint p pai products to be used on th n them in order to maintain manufacturer’s warranty. If the ma m you are p e planning a painting project it would be worthwhile to conti ld tact several manufacturers. Most paint manufacturers that work with homeowner associations offer a multitude of services free. These services usually include preparing bid specifications and color consultation, and they will consult with your association’s board of directors before and during a painting project. As always warranties from both manufacturers and contractors are important to review and consider. Each warranty should be evaluated to see what types of issues or failures are covered, what the proposed remedy would be, and what is not considered to be warrantable. Claims of 15-, 20-, 25-year warranties or lifetime warranties on paint should be viewed with caution. Manufacturer’s warranties generally cover only affected areas and only supply product to repaint those affected areas. Warranties can be pro-rated as well. Some warranties also do not provide coverage for homeowner associations. The marketplace will more than likely dictate new paint after 10plus years in order to maintain the value of your association’s property. Painting contractors generally provide warranties for one to five years. Any period beyond five years is dependent on the condition of a project prior to paint being applied. Warranties do not eliminate the need for solid maintenance plans that should be adhered to. Paint products are subject to wear and tear from the elements, and buildings should be inspected on a yearly basis in order to recognize potential problems and address them, well before they become major problems. Painting will not correct structural problems and caulking cannot replace proper flashing. The best available “warranty” is to hire a painting contractor that works with homeowner associations and follows a detailed specification written specifically for your property. Consultants can also provide a valuable resource especially if there is a great deal of repair work to be performed prior to a painting project. Don’t be afraid to ask the experts; they will point you in the right direction. ■ David L. Hughes has been in the paint business for 25 years. He is the Painting Division Manager for the Draeger Construction, Roofing & Painting Company in Concord. HOA Mediation: Floyd Cranmore, Esq. Mediator A cost effective mediator who understands the HOA issues and how HOAs work. Formerly with the Beverly Hills law ﬁrm that won the Nahrstedt case. Brown, Hall, Shore & McKinley 3031 W. March Ln., Ste. 230W Stockton, CA 95219 Tel.: 209.477.8171 Fax: 209.477.2549 E-mail: fcranmore@bhsmck.com 395997_Brown.indd 1 8/27/08 8:57:04 PM 364598_TheGBG.indd 1 The Communicator10:54:46 PM 1/9/08 • 21 http://www.bhsmck.com http://www.gbgroupinc.com

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The Communicator - Volume 1, Issue 4 Contents President’s Message The Art of Maintenance Deferred Maintenance – What Do We Do Now? What’s New in Paint Products and Building Materials 2008/2009 Events & Educational Calendar Welcome to CAI BayCen Index to Advertisers

The Communicator - Volume 1, Issue 4

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