Stonington, Connecticut

FULL PROPERTY RESTORATION

A large, multi-story house with a front porch, white railings, and a shingled roof, surrounded by a green lawn and garden under a clear blue sky.
A row of residential houses by the water, with a dock and a canoe in the foreground, under a blue sky with some clouds.
A person in a yellow jacket is standing on a ladder cleaning the roof of a house. The house has a shingled roof with multiple windows, and a tree is visible on the left. A black van with company branding is parked in front of the house. The sky is ov
Front view of a large, two-story house with a prominent gable roof, multiple windows, a wide covered porch with columns, and landscaped garden with flowering bushes in the foreground.
Front view of a house with wooden shingles, white columns, a balcony, and a porch, surrounded by a garden with flowers and green bushes under a clear blue sky.
Photo of a large traditional house with a landscaped yard, shrubs, and flowers, surrounded by other residential buildings.
A house with a porch, multiple windows, set on a well-maintained grassy lawn, with other houses and buildings nearby under a clear blue sky.
A colorful garden with blooming flowers, lush green plants, and a view of a bay with sailboats and a clear sky, next to a house with white columns and a staircase.
A man painting a wooden structure outdoors, standing on a ladder, with a brick building and a window in the background. He is holding a paintbrush and a bucket of paint.
Close-up of a wooden architectural detail with curved beams against a clear blue sky.
Close-up of a wooden pergola with a white gutter, under a bright blue sky with sunlight.
Close-up view of white hydrangea flowers in front of a house with brown wooden shingles and a white-framed window, under a clear blue sky.
Close-up of white hydrangea flowers in the garden foreground, a house with brown shingles and white window frames in the background, under a clear blue sky with a few green leaves on the side.
Close-up view of red flowers in a garden with a house in the background.
View of a residential backyard with a stone and wood house, outdoor seating area with pink chairs, blooming hydrangeas, and trees under a clear blue sky.
The image shows the upper part of a house with brown shingle siding, white trim, and columns supporting a small balcony. The house is set against a clear blue sky, with some trees and gardens visible at the bottom, including purple hydrangea flowers

PROJECT OVERVIEW

A shoreline home of more than two decades, heavily exposed to salt water and the full weight of the New England coastal environment. The homeowner requested an annual plan of care to keep the property in excellent condition year after year.

Initial work included complete exterior cleaning across the roof, body, trim, and decks, with thorough removal of salt, sea spray, algae, mildew, and lichen to halt deterioration and extend the life of each surface. A full reroof of the third floor was required due to wear and prolonged exposure. All exterior doors were removed and replaced. Decks were washed, sanded, and oiled to restore both appearance and protection.

The roof was sealed with two coats of acrylic sealant with integrated mildewcide to protect against future buildup. Substrate preparation and targeted repair followed throughout the exterior. A protective clear coat with integrated mildewcide was applied to the cedar body of the home, preserving the natural character of the wood while providing long-term protection against the coastal environment. A high-grade polymer acrylic finish with mildewcide was applied to all trim. Each product was selected specifically for performance in demanding coastal conditions.

Cedar shingles throughout the exterior are washed and sealed on a continuing bi-annual schedule, with targeted replacement of individual shingles as conditions require.

"John and his team are spectacular. They are talented, meticulous and take tremendous pride in doing the best possible work. And, they are very nice people.

They took on a tremendously complex exterior project at our home this past summer (2022) and exceeded all hopes and dreams we had regarding the results. Quality people and quality work.

"They are a joy to work with and will use them for any and all painting and restoration work."

— S.E., Stonington, Connecticut

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