REPLACING PATIO AWNING

[Spectra18]

I am redoing a large patio awning cover. Keeping the posts , but replacing all the 2x6 and 2x4. Any suggestions on protecting the wood. I bought basic HD wood but think the rest of the project I might stick to treated wood. Painting it white, end result.

 

[Wheeler]

Prime and Paint your cuts.

 

[Universal Elements]

Use this for primer and sealer. Comes in 5 gal too.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Zinsser...ior-Exterior-Primer-and-Sealer-3501/100398377

 

[HB2Havasu]

Buy a white colored stain. It will far outlast paint!

 

[Fenderbender]

I just finished doing the same a couple weeks back. The painting took forever. Primed 1x and Painted 2x

 

[lf2]

Prime and paint all the wood before you install it and then hit all the cut ends as you cut to length and install.

 

[HNL2LHC]

Use this for primer and sealer. Comes in 5 gal too.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Zinsser...ior-Exterior-Primer-and-Sealer-3501/100398377

That is my go. That stuff takes a bit to dry here with he humidity but it is great to work with.

 

[Spectra18]

Use this for primer and sealer. Comes in 5 gal too.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Zinsser...ior-Exterior-Primer-and-Sealer-3501/100398377

Yup been using that. Is copper green then primer over kill ?

 

[Universal Elements]

Yup been using that. Is copper green then primer over kill ?

Maybe. If you use copper green then you have to wait 48 hours to put down the primer. With the cold weather, longer time for drying.

 

[Icky]

What's everyone's take on Rhino Shield

 

[boatpi]

Looks like you are too far into this project. But for those that plan on this, and have a very tight budget, I will sell you individual 2" X 2" square tubes, 10' and 20', powder coated. Just use a bracket to attach, never paint again and NO termites. We will have an off white color, plus 5 others. Banner ad up soon, open by second week of June ,fully stocked by late June. Bets way of course is to do entire Pergola in aluminum, never paint again, NO termites, etc.

https://4kaluminum.com/

 

[wzuber]

A moisture test of the wood would b best to see how absorvtive it is then coat with boiled linseed oil until it stops sucking it up, wipe off excess then let dry for a couple days. Coat/treat all raw surfaces b4 assembly. Then a good primer coat with kills 2 or zinser primer as mentioned and then a hi quality exterior grade top/finish coat. Doing it to stand the test of takes time but will last so much longer.

 

[4Waters]

Buy a white colored stain. It will far outlast paint!

^^^^this stain it

 

[RCDave]

This. Just finished putting it up and after the 2nd coat of top of the line Dunn edwards paint

 

[RCDave]

 

[nrbr]

Ganahl sells a wood product called Windsor one. It will by far out perform any other wood providing endgrain is sealed right. It comes pre primed. A little spendy but worth it for your own shit! Boatpi offer would be a step up from that though!

 

[termiteguy]

Go to Amazon and look for a product called Bora-care ot will help resist fungus which turn into dry rot and helps resist termites mix according to the label spray on with a sprayer primer all 6 sides. Paint with a good quality paint it will last a long time. I tell you this as a professional pest control inspector if you have any questions PM me

 

[Spectra18]

Go to Amazon and look for a product called Bora-care ot will help resist fungus which turn into dry rot and helps resist termites mix according to the label spray on with a sprayer primer all 6 sides. Paint with a good quality paint it will last a long time. I tell you this as a professional pest control inspector if you have any questions PM me

I’ve used that on a man cave. Better then copper-green, it’s bleeding thru the primer.

 

[termiteguy]

Copper green is crap it stinks and paint won't cover that up! I have walked onto property's and can smell it even after years of being treated. Bora-care has no smell just don't get it on your grass or plants it will kill them it is a herbicide as well as a termitaside. That's why it will kill fungas as well as termites

 

[Wheeler]

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Nice job on the proper use of painters caulk.

 

[RCDave]

Nice job on the proper use of painters caulk.

Thank you. Many tubes and lots of patience!!

 

[SOCALCRICKETT]

Looks like you are too far into this project. But for those that plan on this, and have a very tight budget, I will sell you individual 2" X 2" square tubes, 10' and 20', powder coated. Just use a bracket to attach, never paint again and NO termites. We will have an off white color, plus 5 others. Banner ad up soon, open by second week of June ,fully stocked by late June. Bets way of course is to do entire Pergola in aluminum, never paint again, NO termites, etc.

https://4kaluminum.com/

Getting ready to do mine soon, been watching your thread. Timing should be just about right

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[Riverbound]

Prime and paint all the wood before you install it and then hit all the cut ends as you cut to length and install.

That’s how I was taught by my dad. He was a master at building patio covers.

On my house I went with alumawood. As I didn’t want to mess with wood.


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[Spectra18]

I just finished doing the same a couple weeks back. The painting took forever. Primed 1x and Painted 2x

I bought Zissner 123 (acrylic) wonder if i should have gone the oil based route...

 

[wzuber]

I bought Zissner 123 (acrylic) wonder if i should have gone the oil based route...

what are your expectations for performance? How long do you expect it to realistically last (in actual years 5,10,15,20?) to feel like you received an acceptable return on your time and $$$ investment? To keep it pristine you will have some maintenance along the way regardless of what you do to paint it. It's going to move from wind, expand and contract from hot/cold temps., swell from rain/moisture and shrink from heat. Nails are going to loosen, rise, rust etc. and lap joints are going to open. Screws hold longer and stronger than nails over time. Caulking is your best friend here. Some pieces are going to twist, some will rot of Poria Incrasada, an inherent wood fungus, and if you have too much moisture in the material when you paint it it will rot from that too. (talk to the termite guy here) I believe 14% moisture is preferred max moisture content to help insure material stays straight, doesn't moisture rot after painting and absorbs, seals and bonds with coatings best. If you have wet material from selection return it and find the driest, straightest material you can find to start out with for the best opportunity for a good looking, long lasting finished product. Boiled linseed oil as a pre-prime sealer is the next best thing to resin coating the wood. Talk to a retired union painter (old school) and ask him about it. (house painting forums?) Zinsser is a good product, 2 coats primer, 2 coats finish. (consult their tech line/ dept.) Paint build thickness provides protection.

 

[wzuber]

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that looks gorg....super clean, sano...good job. And as @Wheeler said....nice caulk....lol

 

[Spectra18]

Copper green is crap it stinks and paint won't cover that up! I have walked onto property's and can smell it even after years of being treated. Bora-care has no smell just don't get it on your grass or plants it will kill them it is a herbicide as well as a termitaside. That's why it will kill fungas as well as termites

Copper green turned primer pink.
Bora care turning things yellow.

 

[termiteguy]

It will dry and be clear odorless and you can paint over it