<--- back to projects and guide Note from me: It wasn't until my 19th year of contracting that I finally walked away from an exterior restoration project satisfied that I had done everything the best possible way. A lot to regret the first dozen years. Interior restoration has more variables, but I'd say it followed the same pattern for me. I began writing the guide at the 25-year mark. I'm in my 50th year of contracting as of 2025, now working on houses just as a hobby during the summers. The feedback below is from the feedback form which was part of my website from 2001 to 2011. Restoration document commentary ------------------------------- Thank you for writing the most concise, yet in depth, treatise on exterior home reconditioning I have ever read. Your straightforward and complete discussion is exactly the information I needed. Thanks! Andy Somers -------------------------------------- Sir, Your site is #1 for clarity, materials, and techniques. I really do apprectiate the time you have taken. Without you I would be a victim of the slow learning curve, fighting and failing my way out of complete ignorance and misleading advertising. I can't thank you enough ... ... Thanks again for your truly exceptional guidance. Sincerely, Stan Collins Vermont Il -------------------------------------- Sir, I am profoundly impressed with the depth and breadth of your knowledge regarding effective exterior painting (among other things). I solicit your wisdom ... -Bill Shelton -------------------------------------- Dear Rogcad: Absolutely, the best House Painting and Paint Removal guide I have read! As one retired Electronic engineer, I applaud you sir! Have you considered "Writing a Book?" Your experience is worth a Million Dollars for yourself, and invaluable to "Do-it- yourself'ers" like me! Thank you, Sir. Respectfully, your humble servant, Ron / Marysville, California -------------------------------------- ... Your site ROCKS. Far more information (based on science) than I have ever seen on such topics. You kinda remind me of the guy from FoodNetwork "Good Eats" that incorporates science into cooking discussion. You should be on the DIY channel. -------------------------------------- .. I learned more from your website post than I've found in 15+ years! Brent Roberts Maryland -------------------------------------- Hi Rogcad I have read your entire article on paint stripping and repainting and found it to be the most helpful info on the net. I wish to thank you for sharing it with us ... [snip] I'm most appreciative for the help Thank You Ron Reed -------------------------------------- Roger, Thanks for the great painting website! You have by far the most useful information I have found for restoring the siding on my 1890 Victorian ... [snip] Thanks, Ryan Huizenga -------------------------------------- Your analytical approach to house painting is as refreshing as it is uncommon ... [snip] ... Thanks for your web log. - Carl Crites -------------------------------------- I first want to say, Great info on your site. It is incredibly informative and it really sounds like you know your stuff. I love your system and explanations and plan on incorporating your ideas into my projects this coming summer... [snip] ... Thanks! -Tyler Tilton Green Mountain Painters -------------------------------------- Hello, My name is Jimmy Sutton of Colonial Custom Painting. I read this article a few years ago and was searching for it as I just remembered the good info I read before ... [snip] ... I appreciate your advice. Regards, Jimmy -------------------------------------- Hi Roger Your information on your website is great. I would really appreciate your advice as you know paints and primers better than anyone I have encountered including Tech Reps for paint companies ... [snip] ... Any advice, opinions, comments or speculation would be most appreciated. Thank you very much. Tom Gargiulo Norwalk, CT -------------------------------------- What a great article, i am going to re-read tonight...thanks again for your insight. joe -------------------------------------- Dear rogcad; I was really impressed with your information on "exterior house restoration". I've been in the painting business for about thirty years, and it's great to read something by another painter who's done the "hard yards" and not a nineteen year old employee of Sherwin Williams who tells me how to and what to use on a house. Starting to sound like an old camudgeon! Anyway, your article is the only scientific- practical experience article I've read yet ... [snip] ... Rogcad, I don't have your knowledge of exterior painting so I've got a few questions for you ... [snip] ... Rogcad, I'll be the first painter to buy your book on painting when it comes out!! It's a real honor to know you and if there were more painters like you maybe this noble trade would get the RESPECT is surely deserves. My phone number also ; Olde Virginia Painting and Decorating (434)263 xxxx Thanks!!!! Tad DeJarnette -------------------------------------- Hi "Rogcad", I want to thank you SO MUCH for sharing your hard won knowledge about painting with others through your website!! I have been spending the last two days speaking to a gazillion people by phone and in stores trying to learn ... [snip] ... and I am so glad to come upon your information. I really apreciate your sharing of your years of experience ... [snip] ... Thank you so much for supplying the information I have been looking for and was beginning to think I wouldn't find. It is a HUGE help for me. Mary Sylva (Milwaukee WI) -------------------------------------- I have been doing extensive research on the best way to handle the renovation project we are faced with. I really need an expert like yourself to save my marriage! Do you do consulting over the phone? I am in New Milford, CT. Many questions, lots of opinions from different folks. Want to do it right the first time Thanks for reading my message. Melissa www.thecottagesmotel.com. -------------------------------------- <--- back to projects and guide |