All across the world, one of the most common methods of covering a house is with metal roofing, and the same is true here in Connecticut and New York. Practical and enduring, metal roofs can be as traditional as an old farmhouse or as contemporary as a Main-Street coffee house. While the metal itself can…
Read More Many homes here in New York and Connecticut are enhanced with shutters. Some are actually functional, while most are simply decorative. Because shutters are prone to damage from wind, pests and sun exposure, many homeowners wonder whether they can be repainted. Fortunately, you can paint shutters, whether aluminum, vinyl or wood, with a small investment…
Read More When you undertake a painting project, it is always best to plan in advance as carefully as you can. One of the questions to ponder is how many coats of paint you will need on your home exterior painting project. Here at A.G. Williams, we’ve been painting home in New York and Connecticut for over…
Read More A well-painted fence is a great asset to the look and value of your home, providing safety for children and pets, added security from passers-by, and a visual border to accent your property. Fence painting, however, can be a tremendous headache, scraping, priming and painting four edges of each slat, post and rail. On…
Read More Here in the Atlantic states we are constantly barraged with salt, whether in the air or on the roads. This, combined with moisture, can rust exposed metal with alarming rapidity. Many homeowners, seeking to maintain and restore their metal railings and fixtures, ask us, “Can I paint over rust?”
Read More Everyone knows that here in New England, the winter months are not the time for exterior painting. But besides that, when is the best time to paint outside? The truth is that spring, summer and fall can all be a good time to paint the exterior of your home, but the spring has several advantages.
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