Tag: landscaping

The painting of Canyon South 1 will begin in two weeks on January 6 and lots has happened already in anticipation of the start date.

• Ismael and crew have been busy trimming back shrubs/plantings and removing shrubs/plants/cactus where necessary so the painters have access to not only paint the stucco but to repair any damaged stucco.
• Stucco integrity is one of the most important aspects of this project and it is our plan to insure that all stucco is repaired and painted.  In addition we have expanded the project to include moving sprinklers away from stucco, where necessary, to help eliminate future water damage.
• Work to-date has been focused on the units to be painted in the first two weeks of the schedule (see below) and will continue around the complex.  We are currently about finished with the long Caliente cul-de-sac and Ismael and crew will begin working on week three units trimming shortly.

NOTICE:  If your unit is highlighted below, it is time to begin thinking about preparing for your unit to be painted! 

Happy holidays to all, and please be sure the review the previous post for more details of the project.

The Board has been working on plans to re-paint the complex for several months.  After receiving and reviewing several bids, the Board has selected Flanders Painting for the project.  The project is scheduled to begin on January 6, 2020 and will take approximately 9 weeks (weather permitting) to complete.  If the schedule changes for any reason, a revised schedule will be circulated.  Flanders will be painting the exterior of the entire complex including back and front patios, exterior walls, exterior doors, garage doors and all gates and iron railings.  The colors for the complex will remain unchanged.  

When will my unit be painted?
The project is planned to begin in the Caliente cul-de-sac and move systematically around the complex completing two (2) buildings per week.  The painting schedule by unit number is below.  Once you have identified your unit number, the two dates that are important to you are (1) the date to be ready for painting and (2) the date that doors will be painted. 

So what must be ready before my unit gets painted?

1. Please remove all items not too heavy to lift from the front and back patios and items attached to the walls such as thermostats, bird feeders etc.  Do not place items in the middle of the patio, since Flanders will need to cover the decking and needs more room to work.  Flanders will move the patio furniture and heavy items off the patios on to the lawn until painting is completed then return back to the patio.  Remove anything that you do not want to get wet from the sprinklers.

Flanders Painting and Canyon South I are not responsible for any items not removed by the homeowner or tenant 

• Please remove wire etc. from the iron fencing on the back patio or it will not be painted
• Trim back any shrubs, plants or vegetation on the interior of your patio sufficiently for Flanders to access the stucco.
• Doors will be painted on Fridays only and security doors must be unlocked.  So please have your doors open by 8am.  The doors will need to remain open about 3-4 hours to dry.  All unopened doors will be painted in the closed position.

What if I cannot be around on Friday to open my doors?
It would be great if you were but don’t panic.  Flanders can be flexible if you notify them that you won’t be around and can arrange for another Friday that you will be there to open the doors.  Also, Flanders has agreed to come back after the completion of the project on a designated Saturday to address unpainted doors and other issues.  The date has not been determined but will be circulated once agreed.

Who do I contact if I have a question regarding painting, preparation, scheduling or other issues?
Flanders is the primary point of contact and has a person designated to answer questions and communicate with supervisors on the project and at the complex.

PLEASE CALL FLANDERS PAINTING DIRECTLY AT 760-341-4345
OR E MAIL TO GARY@FLANDERSPAINTING.COM

I have lots of stucco that needs to be repaired
Many homeowners have noticed stucco which has deteriorated over the years and needs to be re-done.  This will also be addressed by Flanders.  As each building is power washed, these areas where stucco is flaking will be identified and filled with new stucco.  Also, the stucco which is just under the sill of sliders will be inspected and repaired as necessary.  So there is no work necessary by homeowners to identify problems at your unit.

There is some woodwork on my unit that may need to be replaced
In addition to painting, Flanders will inspect all building woodwork throughout the complex as they prepare each building for painting.  Wood will be filled, cleaned and sanded as necessary as part of this process.  All wood that is identified as needing to be replaced will be marked with a spray painted “X” and a separate contractor (F & F) will replace the wood which will then be painted.  We are anticipating wood replacement to be done twice over the course of this project so if you see an “X” it may take many weeks before it is addressed so be patient.

What about landscaping against my unit walls and stucco?
In preparation for the painting project Ismael will begin trimming, as necessary, all trees, hedges, cactus and shrubs to allow Flanders access to paint all stucco and walls.  This means that trees will need to be at least 5 inches from all units, shrubs/hedges/cactus will need some clearance from stucco and walls as well.  In some cases Flanders will be able to put a tarp or piece of wood between the surface that needs to be painted and the shrub/hedge so they will be trimmed on a case by case basis with the advice of Flanders.

Our goal is to paint ALL stucco around the complex.  In some cases we expect that we may not be able to paint behind hedges on front walls due to the heavy growth of the hedges.  Please understand in advance that some trimming may look severe but is necessary for a successful project and will grow back.