CAI-NJ January 2017

"All of our work is backed with the strongest Labor and Material Warranty in the industry."

which is located on the beach in Monmouth Beach. The scope of work included the repair and preparation of the entire brick façade and the application of a high perfor- mance elastomeric coating. Elastomeric coatings bridge hair-line cracks, fill surface imperfections, provide long term durability and prevent wind driven rain from penetrating into the building. The scope also included the removal of the existing tile on all unit balconies and the application of a new polyurethane deck coating system. The polyure- thane coating provides a waterproof deck system which will prevent future damage and will improve the overall aesthetics of the building. The first stages of this project began with providing the property manager and the condominium association with a comprehensive proposal to help guide them with their decision. We provide detailed job specifications and we believe it’s the key to good communication. Each stage of the job is carefully explained with a committed start and completion date. All of our work is backed with the stron- gest Labor and Material Warranty in the industry. All work is done with the highest safety standards, our equipment operators are OSHA certified and we have an outstanding safety record. Some may be surprised to learn that we are more than just a painting contractor as our name implies, but a full restoration and coatings contractor. We can restore most surfaces eliminating the need to coordinate with other con- tractors, thus providing single source responsibility. When the need arises we will consult with the areas structural engineering firms, for specific site inspections or job specifi- cations. With nearly four decades of experience, we have the resources, manpower and expertise to perform quality work on time and within budget. What might someone be surprised to learn about your company? Have you or your company received any recent awards or certifications? In June of this year Painting by Pearce received an award from The Friends of Hereford Inlet Lighthouse Association,

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in appreciation for donating the labor cost to prepare and repaint the exterior of the lighthouse. In 2002 the lighthouse received state grants to restore and preserve this landmark structure, designed by Paul J. Pelz, who would later garner worldwide fame as the designer of the Library of Congress in Washington D.C. Unfortunately, due to state budget restraints some 10 years later, the keepers of the Lighthouse were faced with a dilemma: How to find the money to repaint this beloved building. That’s when I wandered in! I happened to stop by on a beautiful October afternoon to walk around the gardens, which are as magnificent as the structure they surround. I was amazed at the vibrant color, particularly for this time of year, and how it complimented the fading, peeling paint on the lighthouse building. I could see that the wood surfaces were in excellent condition. It first needed a repainting to keep it that way. Moments later, as I turned to walk under a leafy canopied walkway towards the beach, I met “The Keeper” of the lighthouse who also created the gardens over a 20 year period. He told me the story of how so many citizens and city officials dedicated their time and talents since the early 1980’s to save this lighthouse from ultimate deterioration. I was so impressed with the site and the collective effort of so many people to keep this long history alive that I had to act. It was a once in a lifetime opportunity for me (not as young as I used to be!) to work on the most beautiful property that I have ever worked on, along the Jersey Shore. I started the job last spring and completed it this spring. Now the vibrancy of the new paint colors compliment even more the color of the gardens. It truly was an honor to contribute to such a great cause. In addition to our contribution, Pittsburgh Paint donated the mate- rial and the local ELKS Club paid for the equipment rental. If you ever visit Cape May County, I highly recommend a tour of The Hereford Inlet Lighthouse! n

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