I wouldn't paint or stain the PT wood until it has seasoned for 12 months. If you paint it now, it will almost be certain to peel and be a big headache forever. PT wood has been soaked in liquid and needs some time to dry before painting or staining. We stained the PT wood railing on our deck and porch but our wood had been sitting in our garage for over a year. I would recommend eventually staining the PT rails or they will turn that weathered grey color.
That's what I thought, but the builder said that the PT they use can be painted immediately... I'll let their painters paint it, and if there are any issues this time next year, have them come back and redo it under warranty. I wanted composite railing to be as maintenance free as the decking, but he assured me that the paint they are using will last for 20+ years just like the paint used on the hardy plank... Right...
I see switches and outlets are still not installed ?? When are the electricians coming back???
I'd rather not have them install those until the final mudding/paint has been applied to prevent accidents as Ron pointed out. Electrician said that sometime they have to install them before then, but that they always cover them up with blue tape in that case.
As for as getting the rake fascia fixed and the trim on the decking, they are saving that for the end, or when the crew that does that has an opening in their schedule. One thing that annoys me is that the downspouts at the rear of the house have still not been installed, despite me requesting they be done "before" the final grading and seeding took place. Supposedly they are doing them today, but so far I have not been able to get confirmation it has been done.
Also, the stamped concrete hasn't been sealed yet, mainly becase other workers are using them as work ares for the tile work they are doing inside. So once all that is done, it will all get power washed again, then sealed.
Pete what made you chose southern lawn extreme? I have two lawns in this seed could not be happier. The people at Landscape Supply are very knowledgable. Did you use the one in Roanoke?
That particular variety was recommended by my mom's grounds keeper at her current place. I went to the one in Charlottesville. Yes, they were very knowledgable and gave me advice on the type of fertilizer to use based on what I told them about the lot location and size. We're very fortunately that a steady rain started sometime last night and is likely to continue for the next several days. They did say to try to water it twice a week all summer when there is no natural rain. That will definitely give the new well a workout!
Appreciate all the comments on the yard! Keeping my fingers crossed that we won't have a downpour until it is well established.
