With the Philippines experiencing only two seasons, it is a good idea to take advantage of the warm and dry climate to prepare for the upcoming onslaught of wet and windy weather.

Whether it’s a leak from the ceiling or a flood borne damage, a home or building affected by a storm is one stressful situation. And while the automatic reaction is to clean, fix and repaint as fast as you can, it would be better to follow proper procedures to get the job done faster, safer and more efficiently.

Surface preparation is especially important for repainting projects as most of the problems are caused by faulty surface conditions, inadequate preparation and moisture entry.