View Single Post
scottmandue scottmandue is offline
least common denominator
 
scottmandue's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: San Pedro,CA
Posts: 22,506
Quote:
Originally Posted by Cdnone1 View Post
I've got a place in Big bear that is like the place you are looking at. You will love the tin roof as it has been maintenance free for thirty years but it makes a lot of noise when it rains.
I have stripped the exterior down with a wire wheel and re-stained it twice in 30 years but it needs to be done again this year. Prep is key, proper drying between coats and you will get at least ten years maybe more between redoing it
Thanks! Frankly I will be retiring at +60 so I would farm this out to a contractor but nice to know that expense will be once every 10 years.

What about the interior? What is maintenance on the knotty pine?
__________________
Gary Fisher 29er
2019 Kia Stinger 2.0t gone
1995 Miata Sold
1984 944 Sold
I am not lost for I know where I am, however where I am is lost. - Winnie the poo.
Old 09-16-2016, 02:56 PM
  Pelican Parts Catalog | Tech Articles | Promos & Specials    Reply With Quote #6 (permalink)