CH: Day 50
The lap-siding I purchased from Dr. Doug is very old, and has been stored for three decades. It is very dry. Doug told me that any paint applied would likely fail in time. He suggested first brushing on a 50/50 fixture of turpentine and boiled linseed oil. I have never heard of this. Here though, right, is the result.
All the dark siding above the windows after receiving the 50/50 treatment.
It is suggested that this be allowed to dry for 48 hours. Then oil-based primer can be applied, which I purchased today. This all will, it seems, create a very strong bonding coat. Saturday will be 95-degrees. I will be, quite sensibly, taking the day off. Sunday will be a chilly 89. I can deal with that.
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Yep. I do that if I have to reglaze a window. It replenishes the wood, otherwise nothing sticks. Not paint and not glazing compound.
I would paint it on all of the siding, even the stuff down below. Especially if it faces South and gets a lot of sun.
Sunday, Monday and Tuesday are all looking pretty good. Too bad you can’t work at night when it is cool.
Good information. Never heard that before.
Very apt for Day 50, and good to know: 50% boiled linseed oil and 50% turpentine mixture for very dry wood, let mixture dry prior to painting. Thank you for sharing, Dr. Doug (the wood doctor) and Ross.
I had never heard of that. I watch your progress but rarely post. It is coming along very nicely, lots of work (hard work). I hope to get down and see the houses maybe this summer. Tell Kenny I said hi.
So glad you’re taking the day off. It is going to be a scorcher for sure here in Kansas! I like your treatment of the wood although it will be time consuming. All in all it should work nicely.
Commonly called Blopentine by some. It conditions the wood, and has some insect killing ability (from the turpentine) when first applied. The turps helps thin the oil but also helps it penetrate. I know a few window restorers who treat all the sashes they restore with it before priming and glazing. It smells wonderful- though you need to take very good care to dispose of rags etc (burn, dry flat, or submerge in a sealed can of water) because they can and do spontaneously combust if left in a ball
Ross,
I truly believe you are a true trooper! Just everything! I love watching you with your baby steps and I also have adopted your baby steps approach on my projects! I am cheering on you meeting that deadline! You are definitely improving Emporia. We need to learn how to clone that behavior and love your politics too.
Loves,
Mary Ann
Good suggestion on his part.
If the linseed oil has not dried for whatever reason…uv (natural or artificial) will set it up quickly.
Wow Ross! You are the person that passes it along to everyone’s good!
Yay!
Glad you are taking the dry off today in view of the KS delightfully oppressive heat/humidity!
Good to know about the Blopentine, will try that when needed. Great progess with the lap siding. Smart idea, taking the day off on a 95 degree, inhumane temperature.