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professionals to properly prepare sur- faces and apply a new coat of paint or stain every 5 years at a minimum to minimize the natural process of wood decay. It is also recommended to periodically check the open joints found around windows, doors, and

where siding meets trim. Open joints are sealed with caulk, which also expands and contracts with changing temperatures. If seals around these areas are exposed to the elements more entrance ways for moisture are created, thus risking the structural foun- dation of your home or building. Over the past 25 years Rainbow G&J Painting has found that commu- nities utilizing a 4-5-year painting or staining schedule tend to experience significantly less wood rot, thus keep- ing their carpentry costs much lower than those not on a regular schedule. In addition to the reduction in wood replacement costs, scheduled paint- ing and staining gives managers and

a rotted piece of wood is to replace it, which tends to be expensive and laborious. It is highly recommended by industry

tech touch value LEVERAGING TECHNOLOGY TO STREAMLINE COMMUNICATION, OPERATIONS AND REPORTING. CULTIVATING RELATIONSHIPS TO ENSURE HIGHLY SATISFIED ASSOCIATION RESIDENTS AND STAKEHOLDERS. PRESERVING AND ENHANCING VALUE THROUGH BEST-IN-CLASS SERVICES.

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“Sometimes the application of one coat is sufficient but often communities find it cost effective to apply two coats.”

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board members added flexibility when it comes to budget planning. Instead of confronting the major expense of painting or staining an entire com- munity in one year, sections of a community would get painted each year and, at the end of the 4-5-year cycle, all buildings will be complete. At this time the cycle would start over again and; painting or staining can will resume on buildings painted in year one. Not only does this cycle ensure that all exterior wooden surfac- es on homes throughout a community receive a fresh coat of paint or stain

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To learn more, visit IntegraMgtCorp.com or call Edward San George, MPA, PCAM at 973.770.1500 .

Corporate Office:

South Jersey Office:

364 North Main Street (Route 9), Suite 5 Manahawkin, NJ 08050 T (609) 660-0208

200 Valley Road, Suite 203 Mt. Arlington, NJ 07856 T (973) 770-1500

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