Browse Forums General Discussion Re: Painting old cladding 5Jan 31, 2012 1:32 am I haven't used that product, but IF you have doubts call into a paint Trade Depot (NOT Bunnings) and ask. Have you tested by rubbing with metho to make sure its oil based enamel? The problem with aluminium is once its open to the elements again it forms a protective layer which paint usually wont adhere to. An etch primer is what the name entails, it etches into the surface providing a bond. I learnt this from an old mate who painted small aluminium boats Google == http://citypainting.com.au/page2.html -- Ive no connection, but have a read Arfur Standard uninsulated double brick has an R value of around 0.7. An insulated standard 90mm stud timber frame can have an R value of around 2.7. Even if you insulate a… 17 12002 The spacing of the studs looks pretty large especially for a load bearing wall. 3 11105 Re my second point – yes exactly. And often it may take additional time if the manufacturer recommends no more than X meters… 3 5617 |