Category: finish work

Question: We love our old house but we sure are tired of painting. We don’t want to replace the siding. Is there anything we can do to paint less often?

Answer: Yes! Some new and older technologies exist that will greatly reduce and maybe eliminate the need for painting the outside of your house.  Here are two types. Vinyl Coatings: Liquid vinyl coatings have been used since 1965 in Great Britain and have been available in the U.S. since 1985.  One brand Liquid Vinyl Siding […]

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Question: We love our deck and the wood is still in good shape but it’s lost its color and is dirty looking. I’ve heard that you can pressure wash to clean a deck, but what do you think is best?

Answer: Mold, mildew and the sun’s UV rays can cause the wood on your deck to weather and lose its color, but there are some things you can do to restore its shine.  Some work better than others and some may actually damage your deck. Here are two methods discussed. * Pressure washing. One of […]

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Question: I just bought a house and the den is covered in old paneling. What can I do short of removing it?

Answer: You can entirely change the appearance of walls covered with old paneling or other materials. Here’s how to do it. * Sweep and vacuum the wall, then wash it with a solution of TSP (trisodium phosphate) purchased from a paint store. Rinse with clear water and allow to dry. * Fill holes with spackling […]

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Jubert Home Inspection

(612) 615-3696
jerry@juberthomeinspection.com
2440 Saint Albans Street North
Roseville, MN 55113

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