ELLSWORTH SCHOOL EXTERIOR BUILDING PAINTING

2026-11-03

All surfaces shall have all chipped , cracked or peeling paint completely removed . NOTE : The exterior paint on this building contains lead . All applicable regulations and Codes must be fully adhered to on this project . Any rotted or unsuitable wood must be replaced . The cost of wood replacement should not be included in your bid . This cost will be paid on a time and material basis . Inspect all painted surfaces including masonry surfaces for cracking and peeling and repair as required . Re - caulk all window frames and glazing on exterior as required . Paint all window frames , casings , exterior panels , fascias , soffits and all other previously painted white surfaces and paint with two ( 2 ) coats of oil base paint , color to be selected by the South Windsor Public Schools . Contractor must make on - site inspections of all areas to be painted . Contractor should notify the Director of Facility Operations if paint type specified is not compatible to surface . Successful contractors to submit a Material Safety Data Sheet ( MSDS ) to the Facility Operations Office prior to commencing work . All surfaces shall receive two ( 2 ) complete coats of exterior paint in accordance with samples prepared at the job . The first or prime coat of paint shall be a slightly different shade than the final coat of paint . All paint must meet State and Local Fire Codes . Surface to be painted shall be clean , dry , smooth and adequately protected from dampness . Do not apply paint in a damp , rainy weather or until the surfaces have thoroughly dried out from the effects of such weather . Do not paint when the temperature is 50 degrees F * or lower . The prime or undercoat of paint shall be bone dry before application of the final coat of paint . Finished work shall be uniform , of the approved color , smooth and free from runs , sags , defective brushing , clogging or excessive flooding . Edging of paint adjoining other materials or colors shall be sharp and clean without overlapping . Upon the completion , touch - up and restore finish where damaged and leave in good condition . Work shall be completed by competent painters . No careless , sloppy work will be accepted . The contractor shall protect all other work and adjacent parts of the buildings , including stone sills , steps and the like , by use of the drop cloth . All paint splatter from windows and other portions of the building shall be carefully cleaned off upon completion of the job . Materials shall be stored where directed . Oily rags , waste and empty cans shall be removed from the site every day , and under no circumstances are to be left in unventilated rooms or allowed to accumulate . Ladders shall not be left erected against the building overnight . It shall be the responsibility of the contractor to see that all windows are free after painting . EXTERIOR SURFACE PREPARATION : FERROUS , ZINC COATED METALS : If existing finish is sound and shows only normal chalking , sand lightly and wipe surfaces dust free . Wherever surfaces are badly checked , paint is cracked , alligatored , peeling or rusted , as much as possible is to be removed by scraping , wire brushing , or even sandblasting if necessary . When surfaces have been wiped clean of dust , apply a top grade of rust or moisture guard primer . GLAZING OF METAL SASH , PUTTY OF WOOD SASH Loose or shrunken putty or glazing compound that is cracked open is to be removed . Thoroughly clean rabbet , apply one ( 1 ) coat approved primer and when dry , re - glaze with fresh glazing compound on metal , or putty for wood sash . PAINTED WOOD : SUCH AS : SIDING , SASH TRIM , DOORS All surfaces shall be scraped and sanded as necessary . Surfaces must be wiped clean of all dust before applying approved prime coat . CAULKING : Caulk all doors , window areas , lintels and expansion joints . All caulking to be raked out to an appropriate depth and new caulking installed . Any caulking to be left in place must be agreed upon in advance .

Connecticut

2026-05-05