The Preservation of the Exterior of Wooden Buildings

"The Preservation of the Exterior of Wooden Buildings" by Allerton S. Cushman and Henry A. Gardner is a guide from the early 1900s that carefully studies how to choose and use paints that will protect and beautify wooden buildings. The book takes a close look at the different kinds of wood, what paints are made of, and how important it is to put the paint on the right way. It points out the problems that can happen when you use bad paints, like them turning powdery or breaking apart. It also explains why it's so important to pick paints that mix different colors together to make them last longer. The book talks details about mixing white lead and zinc oxide, and it also talks about using special pigments that can make paint work even better. In the end, the book also tells readers about the kinds of oils and thinners that are best, and it reminds everyone that having skilled painters put on the paint is also very important for keeping wooden buildings in good shape.