Improving painting skills – training never stops

We believe you never stop learning, which means our training never stops.

Recently our Growth & Training manager, Nestor, put 2 skilled foremen, 8 employees, and one older house together to give valuable training. We specialize in managed properties, so work on this single family home was an exception for training purposes. Nestor S and Jordan provided key skills training for proper surface preparation, priming, and painting. The challenges of COVID-19 and work scheduling delayed this training opportunity until fall.

Jordan brought his focus on details to the training, showing how small improvements like properly holding a brush helps create a clean line between soffits and siding, what’s known as ‘cutting in’. Painting paneled entry doors is a unique skill that takes patience and learning the right order to paint each component.

Using our know-show-do training method each employee had a chance to hear how to use a sprayer safely, see Nestor S spray a section, and then try their hand at spraying the siding of the house. With Nestor’s feedback, each one gained confidence and the first level of competence.

As an added bonus, we were able to provide the work at no charge, with valuable donations from Cloverdale Paint and Dulux Paints. And a shout out to Tony Orantes for many hours of hard work to help make this happen.

A big thanks to all of those involved for giving their time and effort. One small way we can give back to the communities in which we work, serving others and bringing beauty and renewal.

 

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Improving painting skills – training never stops

We believe you never stop learning, which means our training never stops.

Recently our Growth & Training manager, Nestor, put 2 skilled foremen, 8 employees, and one older house together to give valuable training. We specialize in managed properties, so work on this single family home was an exception for training purposes. Nestor S and Jordan provided key skills training for proper surface preparation, priming, and painting. The challenges of COVID-19 and work scheduling delayed this training opportunity until fall.

Jordan brought his focus on details to the training, showing how small improvements like properly holding a brush helps create a clean line between soffits and siding, what’s known as ‘cutting in’. Painting paneled entry doors is a unique skill that takes patience and learning the right order to paint each component.

Using our know-show-do training method each employee had a chance to hear how to use a sprayer safely, see Nestor S spray a section, and then try their hand at spraying the siding of the house. With Nestor’s feedback, each one gained confidence and the first level of competence.

As an added bonus, we were able to provide the work at no charge, with valuable donations from Cloverdale Paint and Dulux Paints. And a shout out to Tony Orantes for many hours of hard work to help make this happen.

A big thanks to all of those involved for giving their time and effort. One small way we can give back to the communities in which we work, serving others and bringing beauty and renewal.

 

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Mid-Rise Tower (updated): Exterior Painting and Building Repairs in North Vancouver

North Vancouver Mid-Rise Tower (updated with After photos)

The Remdal team worked hard this summer helping this North Vancouver / Lonsdale area strata complete their building exterior refresh and repair. The previous post showed many of the photos from early in the project. Here we showcase several significant before and after photos.

It’s amazing how quickly the outside of a building can change. The owners can now enjoy their refreshed and repaired exterior completed by one of our longest serving Restoration crews. Great work by everyone involved: the strata owners & council; the property manager; the building engineering company; and of course, the on-site Remdal crew and project managers.

One of the other challenges faced by the strata council was balcony repair. The solution here was installing a raised tile system over top of the renewed balcony membrane. The water still finds its way off the balcony but the tiles provide a cleaner, higher end look for the owners.

The council also provided owners with various colour schemes to choose from. You can see below how much more bright and clean the alley way entrance and ground level parking looks afterwards.

From July to October, this building underwent a dramatic transition rejuvenating and refreshing this property for many years to come.

The scope of work included:

• Building envelope renewal
• Concrete repairs
• Balcony urethane membrane renewal
• Stucco repairs
• Sealant replacement
• Exterior painting
• Swing stage access

If you have a building with similar needs, please contact us for a proposal, info@remdal.com or 604.882.5155.

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Mid-Rise Tower (updated): Exterior Painting and Building Repairs in North Vancouver

North Vancouver Mid-Rise Tower (updated with After photos)

The Remdal team worked hard this summer helping this North Vancouver / Lonsdale area strata complete their building exterior refresh and repair. The previous post showed many of the photos from early in the project. Here we showcase several significant before and after photos.

It’s amazing how quickly the outside of a building can change. The owners can now enjoy their refreshed and repaired exterior completed by one of our longest serving Restoration crews. Great work by everyone involved: the strata owners & council; the property manager; the building engineering company; and of course, the on-site Remdal crew and project managers.

One of the other challenges faced by the strata council was balcony repair. The solution here was installing a raised tile system over top of the renewed balcony membrane. The water still finds its way off the balcony but the tiles provide a cleaner, higher end look for the owners.

The council also provided owners with various colour schemes to choose from. You can see below how much more bright and clean the alley way entrance and ground level parking looks afterwards.

From July to October, this building underwent a dramatic transition rejuvenating and refreshing this property for many years to come.

The scope of work included:

• Building envelope renewal
• Concrete repairs
• Balcony urethane membrane renewal
• Stucco repairs
• Sealant replacement
• Exterior painting
• Swing stage access

If you have a building with similar needs, please contact us for a proposal, info@remdal.com or 604.882.5155.

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Before and after: Nyalic clear finish metal protectant

In a prior post, we introduced the benefits of Nyalic and explained the process. Here, we’ll share a couple striking ‘before & after’ examples.

Quick Recap:

Nyalic is a clear coat, finishing product that when used on faded, oxidized pre-finished surfaces, rejuvenates and restores the surface to a like-new appearance, blocking UV rays and limiting chalking or discoloration. In our experience, we most commonly use it on metal window frames, flashings and railings.

Current Project in False Creek

 

Remdal is working hard on a concrete restoration and high-rise painting project in False Creek that includes Nyalic application to the window frames, flashings and railing. The window frame on the left has been cleaned and coated whereas the one on the right shows the faded, weathered condition many of these frames progress to over time.

 

This engineer-specified project also includes vent replacement. You can see the old vents we are removing (some falling off the building in the picture on the right) and the new, improved ones we already installed (on the left). The difference is significant.

Did they install new windows this summer?

In 2018, we painted an Abbotsford school and this project included applying Nyalic to the window frames. When the teaching staff saw how great the windows looked, one even asked if the windows were brand new. The photo shows the top floor completed and the lower floor has only been cleaned. It’s a great example of how Nyalic can rejuvenate these surfaces to their original beauty.

Can you just paint the frames?

Of course, painting is an option and some buildings choose to do so. That said, once you paint the metal frames, they become an ongoing maintenance item prone to peeling, chipping and fading. When access is challenging this can be a costly item to re-do every few years. Also, Nyalic refreshes the original finish so beautifully, it truly seems the best choice when it’s an option.

Key Takeaway:

Nyalic allows for a simple renewal of the clear finish. This is often more cost effective than painting the relevant surfaces, without the risk of peeling or future repainting maintenance costs. For a step by step of the process, visit our blog post here.

Contact us 604.882.5155 or info@remdal.com for more information to see if this can be the solution you need.

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Before and after: Nyalic clear finish metal protectant

In a prior post, we introduced the benefits of Nyalic and explained the process. Here, we’ll share a couple striking ‘before & after’ examples.

Quick Recap:

Nyalic is a clear coat, finishing product that when used on faded, oxidized pre-finished surfaces, rejuvenates and restores the surface to a like-new appearance, blocking UV rays and limiting chalking or discoloration. In our experience, we most commonly use it on metal window frames, flashings and railings.

Current Project in False Creek

 

Remdal is working hard on a concrete restoration and high-rise painting project in False Creek that includes Nyalic application to the window frames, flashings and railing. The window frame on the left has been cleaned and coated whereas the one on the right shows the faded, weathered condition many of these frames progress to over time.

 

This engineer-specified project also includes vent replacement. You can see the old vents we are removing (some falling off the building in the picture on the right) and the new, improved ones we already installed (on the left). The difference is significant.

Did they install new windows this summer?

In 2018, we painted an Abbotsford school and this project included applying Nyalic to the window frames. When the teaching staff saw how great the windows looked, one even asked if the windows were brand new. The photo shows the top floor completed and the lower floor has only been cleaned. It’s a great example of how Nyalic can rejuvenate these surfaces to their original beauty.

Can you just paint the frames?

Of course, painting is an option and some buildings choose to do so. That said, once you paint the metal frames, they become an ongoing maintenance item prone to peeling, chipping and fading. When access is challenging this can be a costly item to re-do every few years. Also, Nyalic refreshes the original finish so beautifully, it truly seems the best choice when it’s an option.

Key Takeaway:

Nyalic allows for a simple renewal of the clear finish. This is often more cost effective than painting the relevant surfaces, without the risk of peeling or future repainting maintenance costs. For a step by step of the process, visit our blog post here.

Contact us 604.882.5155 or info@remdal.com for more information to see if this can be the solution you need.

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Mid-rise tower: exterior painting and building repairs in North Vancouver

North Vancouver mid-rise tower

The strata owners of this eight floor, 1989 built condo building in Lower Lonsdale are undertaking an exterior repaint and colour change. Council provided owners with sample mock-ups of the colour options on the building so they could preview them before they made their final decision. You can see the modern greys that were selected already being applied to the higher areas on the left.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Remdal team is carefully moving ahead with building cleaning and various concrete repairs using swing stages. COVID safety protocols continue to be a priority including twice daily temperature check and physical distancing.

   

Over the summer, we will see the dramatic transition from pastels to a modern, grey scheme that will rejuvenate and refresh this property.

The scope of work includes:

• Building envelope renewal
• Concrete repairs
• Balcony urethane membrane renewal
• Stucco repairs
• Sealant replacement
• Exterior painting
• Swing stage access

Stay tuned for more photos of this building.

If you have a building with similar needs, please contact us for a proposal, info@remdal.com or 604.882.5155.

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Multi-building complex needing exterior painting, wood repair and safe access

This was an early season exterior painting & wood repair project across multiple buildings in Walnut Grove with a great deal of safe access requirements, including boom lifts, scaffolding, and traffic control.

 

It was a complicated project to coordinate but preparation and cooperation was rewarded with great results and an extremely happy group of strata council members and owners.

 

There were various challenging access areas but the project manager and foremen worked together to find the best solutions for the project and the strata. A great example of Your Project Done Right. 

 

If you have a project that needs the right approach to access and traffic control challenges then contact us here, or at info@remdal.com or 604.882.5155.

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Commercial building painting: triumphing over challenges in Port Moody

It was time to change the colour on this three level commercial building painting project in Port Moody from yellow to modern grey tones.

 

The project was not without challenges. Boom lift access required extensive traffic control and permits. And close proximity to the hydro lines meant additional planning and coordination with BC Hydro and their contractor for cloaking of wires.

  

 

The team takes a short break but still maintains their physical distancing and COVID safety protocols.

  

Later in the project you can more clearly see final results. More great projects can be found here.

Please contact us for your next project proposal or email us at info@remdal.com

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Mid-rise tower: exterior painting and building repairs in North Vancouver

North Vancouver mid-rise tower

The strata owners of this eight floor, 1989 built condo building in Lower Lonsdale are undertaking an exterior repaint and colour change. Council provided owners with sample mock-ups of the colour options on the building so they could preview them before they made their final decision. You can see the modern greys that were selected already being applied to the higher areas on the left.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Remdal team is carefully moving ahead with building cleaning and various concrete repairs using swing stages. COVID safety protocols continue to be a priority including twice daily temperature check and physical distancing.

   

Over the summer, we will see the dramatic transition from pastels to a modern, grey scheme that will rejuvenate and refresh this property.

The scope of work includes:

• Building envelope renewal
• Concrete repairs
• Balcony urethane membrane renewal
• Stucco repairs
• Sealant replacement
• Exterior painting
• Swing stage access

Stay tuned for more photos of this building.

If you have a building with similar needs, please contact us for a proposal, info@remdal.com or 604.882.5155.

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Multi-building complex needing exterior painting, wood repair and safe access

This was an early season exterior painting & wood repair project across multiple buildings in Walnut Grove with a great deal of safe access requirements, including boom lifts, scaffolding, and traffic control.

 

It was a complicated project to coordinate but preparation and cooperation was rewarded with great results and an extremely happy group of strata council members and owners.

 

There were various challenging access areas but the project manager and foremen worked together to find the best solutions for the project and the strata. A great example of Your Project Done Right. 

 

If you have a project that needs the right approach to access and traffic control challenges then contact us here, or at info@remdal.com or 604.882.5155.

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Commercial building painting: triumphing over challenges in Port Moody

It was time to change the colour on this three level commercial building painting project in Port Moody from yellow to modern grey tones.

 

The project was not without challenges. Boom lift access required extensive traffic control and permits. And close proximity to the hydro lines meant additional planning and coordination with BC Hydro and their contractor for cloaking of wires.

  

 

The team takes a short break but still maintains their physical distancing and COVID safety protocols.

  

Later in the project you can more clearly see final results. More great projects can be found here.

Please contact us for your next project proposal or email us at info@remdal.com

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Should we paint? Asking and listening to owners

If you’re like most strata corporations, building maintenance is a divisive issue. And if you’re reading this, it’s because you care, perhaps more than most.

Proactive councils understand building life cycles and depreciation reports and are knowledgeable about various project costs.  In contrast, other groups seem to oppose any proposal to spend money except for regular operations. Or worse, they are indifferent (or oblivious) to the need to regularly maintain their strata property. Welcome to strata living.

But there is hope. Major painting projects are a valuable investment of time and money. Done well, they immediately improve property values, reduce future maintenance expenses, increase community pride of ownership and make people feel better about their homes.

So, walking into an AGM, owners will be thinking of all of these things as they decide whether to give approval. But they are also weighing these benefits against the joy of buying a new car, taking a vacation, building their savings, or just keeping up with their regular bill payments. Everyone’s situation is different.

Our advice? Here are four ways to build the momentum needed to get your painting project approved:

• Engage the owners early on, survey with options, gauge interest
• Hold an information meeting, invite input, summarize and distribute findings
• Form a non-council advisory group
• Invite a credible industry spokesperson to the AGM for questions

These are ideas for wider consultation and can allow the process to gain energy. They will also provide insight into what is most important to owners since its unlikely to be the same for everyone.

Once you have this information, you are in a better position to decide if there is enough support to move forward. If it’s close you may see opportunities to provide more information, answer concerns, or simply work to persuade the swing group.

For example, do they need to know that the resale value will increase? Are they more interested in improving community pride? Is there concern that if we don’t paint now, then it will cost us much more in the long run. Perhaps they need someone to share their enthusiasm about the project results or a past experience that proved worthwhile.

We’re quite certain; your best success will come from a mix of practical information and emotional convincing. And, if you are aware of what’s important to owners, then you’ll be better equipped to get your approval.

We hope this helps. If you’re in a situation like above and curious for more ideas, please call or email us to discuss.

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Should we paint? Asking and listening to owners

If you’re like most strata corporations, building maintenance is a divisive issue. And if you’re reading this, it’s because you care, perhaps more than most.

Proactive councils understand building life cycles and depreciation reports and are knowledgeable about various project costs.  In contrast, other groups seem to oppose any proposal to spend money except for regular operations. Or worse, they are indifferent (or oblivious) to the need to regularly maintain their strata property. Welcome to strata living.

But there is hope. Major painting projects are a valuable investment of time and money. Done well, they immediately improve property values, reduce future maintenance expenses, increase community pride of ownership and make people feel better about their homes.

So, walking into an AGM, owners will be thinking of all of these things as they decide whether to give approval. But they are also weighing these benefits against the joy of buying a new car, taking a vacation, building their savings, or just keeping up with their regular bill payments. Everyone’s situation is different.

Our advice? Here are four ways to build the momentum needed to get your painting project approved:

• Engage the owners early on, survey with options, gauge interest
• Hold an information meeting, invite input, summarize and distribute findings
• Form a non-council advisory group
• Invite a credible industry spokesperson to the AGM for questions

These are ideas for wider consultation and can allow the process to gain energy. They will also provide insight into what is most important to owners since its unlikely to be the same for everyone.

Once you have this information, you are in a better position to decide if there is enough support to move forward. If it’s close you may see opportunities to provide more information, answer concerns, or simply work to persuade the swing group.

For example, do they need to know that the resale value will increase? Are they more interested in improving community pride? Is there concern that if we don’t paint now, then it will cost us much more in the long run. Perhaps they need someone to share their enthusiasm about the project results or a past experience that proved worthwhile.

We’re quite certain; your best success will come from a mix of practical information and emotional convincing. And, if you are aware of what’s important to owners, then you’ll be better equipped to get your approval.

We hope this helps. If you’re in a situation like above and curious for more ideas, please call or email us to discuss.

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