Comments for HomeFixated.com http://homefixated.com Home improvement tips, product reviews and resources. Mon, 12 May 2008 03:41:19 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2 Comment on Light up the Tub by Duncan Munday http://homefixated.com/archives/2005/09/21/lightupthetub/#comment-10132 Duncan Munday Wed, 07 May 2008 15:43:20 +0000 http://homefixated.com/archives/2005/09/21/lightupthetub/#comment-10132 Bathroom lighting is an area that is covered by strict regulations that need to be adhered to, I wonder how safe these lights are. They do look great though! Bathroom lighting is an area that is covered by strict regulations that need to be adhered to, I wonder how safe these lights are. They do look great though!

]]> Comment on Shield your House with Rhino Shield by Chris Ripley http://homefixated.com/archives/2005/10/14/shield-your-house-with-rhino-shield/#comment-10130 Chris Ripley Fri, 18 Apr 2008 01:03:15 +0000 http://homefixated.com/archives/2005/10/14/shield-your-house-with-rhino-shield/#comment-10130 My name is Chris Ripley, I am the owner of Lifetyme Exteriors, I too think some of the posts out here are not genuine. Let me be clear on a few of these points: NationWide makes a good product. We ordered from them before we selected our coating. I have never used the exact product they make for Rhino but I am sure it is a good product. I am not here to throw anything back at my competition. I am here to defend our company and our/my name from blatantly incorrect information. Here is a list of things I would like you to consider when thinking about my firm. 1.) No customer OF OURS that has ever called our office has ever been turned down for Warranty work. I emphasize “of ours” because we have had two complaints that are listed on the internet originate from firms 2.) We have never reincorporated. 3.) Testing data is available on our product. I am also available personally to show you any of our 1000+ homes we have done in the Boston area. I wish you the best in your search, Chris Ripley 617-648-6609 (cell) 617-987-2011 (office) 617-987-0554 (fax) My name is Chris Ripley, I am the owner of Lifetyme Exteriors,

I too think some of the posts out here are not genuine. Let me be clear on a few of these points:

NationWide makes a good product. We ordered from them before we selected our coating. I have never used the exact product they make for Rhino but I am sure it is a good product.

I am not here to throw anything back at my competition. I am here to defend our company and our/my name from blatantly incorrect information. Here is a list of things I would like you to consider when thinking about my firm.

1.) No customer OF OURS that has ever called our office has ever been turned down for Warranty work. I emphasize “of ours” because we have had two complaints that are listed on the internet originate from firms

2.) We have never reincorporated.

3.) Testing data is available on our product.

I am also available personally to show you any of our 1000+ homes we have done in the Boston area.

I wish you the best in your search,

Chris Ripley
617-648-6609 (cell)
617-987-2011 (office)
617-987-0554 (fax)

]]> Comment on Shield your House with Rhino Shield by Sarah http://homefixated.com/archives/2005/10/14/shield-your-house-with-rhino-shield/#comment-10129 Sarah Thu, 17 Apr 2008 13:39:56 +0000 http://homefixated.com/archives/2005/10/14/shield-your-house-with-rhino-shield/#comment-10129 My home was built in 1931 and is badly in need of scraping and new paint application. Made of cinder block..(looks like an Italian farmhouse).. I purchased same 2 years ago...and had not been maintained for years. Some surface cracks (not structural).. and much peeling. Seems there is a a thin layer of stucco covering the blocks, as they are not apparent. Does Rhino Shield do all the prep, and do you fill in the irregularities and small fissures with a product BEFORE you apply Rhino as a finish? Please let me know just what prep is needed to ensure that your product will adhere. Thank you. My home was built in 1931 and is badly in need of scraping and new paint application. Made of cinder block..(looks like an Italian farmhouse).. I purchased same 2 years ago…and had not been maintained for years. Some surface cracks (not structural).. and much peeling. Seems there is a
a thin layer of stucco covering the blocks, as they are not apparent. Does Rhino Shield do all the prep, and do you fill in the irregularities and small fissures with a product BEFORE you apply Rhino as a finish? Please let me know just what prep is needed to ensure that your product will adhere. Thank you.

]]> Comment on Shield your House with Rhino Shield by Mathew Giovanello http://homefixated.com/archives/2005/10/14/shield-your-house-with-rhino-shield/#comment-10128 Mathew Giovanello Tue, 15 Apr 2008 14:07:26 +0000 http://homefixated.com/archives/2005/10/14/shield-your-house-with-rhino-shield/#comment-10128 This is Mat Giovanello with Rhino Shield of New England. I thought I would comment on the above poster 'Rob' Rob, I believe your not who you say you are and your post is intended for something else. You talk about jobs in New England that means you would of met with my dealership. Can you verify your last name initial or the town you are in? The only Robert / Bob we visited recently became a client. I'm concerned because the information you are stating about my company is incorrect. Firstly, I'm at a loss on the miss-information you are posting about Rhino Shield. If we gave you a full presentation it would have been at your home. We would have gone over the testing information to illustrate to you that our product is tested and proven in colder climates. Rhino Shield has done 10's of thousand of colder climate jobs. We have over 44 dealers nationwide. I could give you a church reference that was coated 8 years ago in Indiana if you would like. If you search Rhino Shield on the BBB.org site you will see that all dealers have a spotless track record, some go back to 1997. Our data is NOT just for southern states. Our testing data is third party tested by BASF chemical company. They verify Rhino Shields longevity in hot and cold climates. We also have independent salt corrosion testing for oceanfront. Rhino Shield beat the industry standard - a commercial control oil based Rustoleum. In regards to Nationwide, yes they manufacture Rhino Shield. They have been in the business since 1964 and it has been a terrific partnership. Rhino Shield is now an integral part of Nationwide. They have just opened a new state of the art plant 3 times the size of their last and Rhino Shield is still growing more and more. If you do contact them they WILL NOT sell you the product directly. They refer you to your local dealer. This year Disney selected Rhino Shield for a multi million dollar project. They reviewed our product and every other solution for almost a year. It was one of the top architects in the world. So I guess we are doing something right, lol. Rob, if I'm wrong and I did in fact come out to see you please give me a call so we can talk. You can reach me at 1.888.907.4466 - As soon as we speak I will update this to correct the post. Sorry for the big speel everyone, but we work hard and want to keep the record straight. Mathew Giovanello Rhino Shield of New England 1.888.907.4466 RhinoShieldMA.com This is Mat Giovanello with Rhino Shield of New England. I thought I would comment on the above poster ‘Rob’

Rob,
I believe your not who you say you are and your post is intended for something else.

You talk about jobs in New England that means you would of met with my dealership.
Can you verify your last name initial or the town you are in? The only Robert / Bob we visited recently became a client. I’m concerned because the information you are stating about my company is incorrect.

Firstly, I’m at a loss on the miss-information you are posting about Rhino Shield. If we gave you a full presentation it would have been at your home. We would have gone over the testing information to illustrate to you that our product is tested and proven in colder climates.

Rhino Shield has done 10’s of thousand of colder climate jobs. We have over 44 dealers nationwide. I could give you a church reference that was coated 8 years ago in Indiana if you would like.

If you search Rhino Shield on the BBB.org site you will see that all dealers have a spotless track record, some go back to 1997.

Our data is NOT just for southern states. Our testing data is third party tested by BASF chemical company. They verify Rhino Shields longevity in hot and cold climates. We also have independent salt corrosion testing for oceanfront. Rhino Shield beat the industry standard - a commercial control oil based Rustoleum.

In regards to Nationwide, yes they manufacture Rhino Shield. They have been in the business since 1964 and it has been a terrific partnership. Rhino Shield is now an integral part of Nationwide. They have just opened a new state of the art plant 3 times the size of their last and Rhino Shield is still growing more and more. If you do contact them they WILL NOT sell you the product directly. They refer you to your local dealer.

This year Disney selected Rhino Shield for a multi million dollar project. They reviewed our product and every other solution for almost a year. It was one of the top architects in the world. So I guess we are doing something right, lol.

Rob, if I’m wrong and I did in fact come out to see you please give me a call so we can talk. You can reach me at 1.888.907.4466 - As soon as we speak I will update this to correct the post.

Sorry for the big speel everyone, but we work hard and want to keep the record straight.

Mathew Giovanello
Rhino Shield of New England
1.888.907.4466
RhinoShieldMA.com

]]> Comment on Shield your House with Rhino Shield by Rob http://homefixated.com/archives/2005/10/14/shield-your-house-with-rhino-shield/#comment-10127 Rob Sat, 12 Apr 2008 02:45:22 +0000 http://homefixated.com/archives/2005/10/14/shield-your-house-with-rhino-shield/#comment-10127 So I don't read these blogs and feel like there is much accountability but I needed to do some research. So I called BOTH Rhino and Lifetyme to my home. I listened to both companies full presentations and I have a few of my own observations. 1.) Lifetyme has done over 1000 more homes in cold climates like New England 2.) It seems like Rhinos data is all about the Southern States 3.) Rhino’s 3M data is impressive; I have a home in Florida and will consider them in that hot climate, however I called 3M and there is ZERO evidence that microspheres have any effect in northern exposures where radiant heat GAIN is not a real concern 4.) I checked the BBB on Lifetyme Exteriors and found 11 complaints which concerned me. So I followed up with Lifetyme and asked them for the customers names, they quickly gave me 5. a. I called all 5 and found out that although there was a problem initially, Lifetyme fixed them all. 5.) I have also read some info that says that Lifetyme does not honor their warranty. Lifetyme gave me 10 names from their “touch-up list” from last year. I was able to get in touch with 6 and all had repairs and all where satisfied. At this point I feel confused. I would think that the above represents a good amount of homework, Has anyone here done anything similar. What about the fact that you can buy RhinoShield online from NationWide Chemical, doe that bother anyone? Has anyone followed up with Sherwin-Williams to see where they stand? So I don’t read these blogs and feel like there is much accountability but I needed to do some research. So I called BOTH Rhino and Lifetyme to my home. I listened to both companies full presentations and I have a few of my own observations.

1.) Lifetyme has done over 1000 more homes in cold climates like New England
2.) It seems like Rhinos data is all about the Southern States
3.) Rhino’s 3M data is impressive; I have a home in Florida and will consider them in that hot climate, however I called 3M and there is ZERO evidence that microspheres have any effect in northern exposures where radiant heat GAIN is not a real concern
4.) I checked the BBB on Lifetyme Exteriors and found 11 complaints which concerned me. So I followed up with Lifetyme and asked them for the customers names, they quickly gave me 5.
a. I called all 5 and found out that although there was a problem initially, Lifetyme fixed them all.
5.) I have also read some info that says that Lifetyme does not honor their warranty. Lifetyme gave me 10 names from their “touch-up list” from last year. I was able to get in touch with 6 and all had repairs and all where satisfied.

At this point I feel confused. I would think that the above represents a good amount of homework, Has anyone here done anything similar. What about the fact that you can buy RhinoShield online from NationWide Chemical, doe that bother anyone? Has anyone followed up with Sherwin-Williams to see where they stand?

]]> Comment on Shield your House with Rhino Shield by Lloyd Simonson http://homefixated.com/archives/2005/10/14/shield-your-house-with-rhino-shield/#comment-10126 Lloyd Simonson Wed, 09 Apr 2008 13:23:43 +0000 http://homefixated.com/archives/2005/10/14/shield-your-house-with-rhino-shield/#comment-10126 This is a really interesting product. But I would not consider being the first one on the block to use it for anything bigger than a breadbox. There are very very few industrial secrets. Anything as good as this is supposed tobe would have a cheap Chineses copy. The material may be very good but it is flexible so don't try to use in on surfaces that are walked on. Particularly wood. Adhesion can also be a problem. I can imagine the horrible task of trying to remove this stuff if it started to peel or blister 10 or 15 years down the line. Does it breath? Remember the mess of oid oil base paints that did not breath on older wooden houses years ago? The only fix was to put on new siding. I would want to look at several houses that had had the stuff on for many years. Lloyd This is a really interesting product. But I would not consider being the first one on the block to use it for anything bigger than a breadbox. There are very very few industrial secrets. Anything as good as this is supposed tobe would have a cheap Chineses copy. The material may be very good but it is flexible so don’t try to use in on surfaces that are walked on. Particularly wood. Adhesion can also be a problem. I can imagine the horrible task of trying to remove this stuff if it started to peel or blister 10 or 15 years down the line. Does it breath? Remember the mess of oid oil base paints that did not breath on older wooden houses years ago? The only fix was to put on new siding. I would want to look at several houses that had had the stuff on for many years. Lloyd

]]> Comment on Shield your House with Rhino Shield by Brien http://homefixated.com/archives/2005/10/14/shield-your-house-with-rhino-shield/#comment-10125 Brien Sun, 30 Mar 2008 20:48:34 +0000 http://homefixated.com/archives/2005/10/14/shield-your-house-with-rhino-shield/#comment-10125 Just like to comment on the rhino shield ceramic coating. The product works as it is described. I think everything has to do with the prep work! You do a crappy prep job then what do you exspect to happen ? It is only good as good as the work is done.Maybe some of the painters that are spraying this product do not have any education on it and think it is like a paint you buy at home depot. I do have a protected interest in this product since that is all i do is spray RHINO SHIELD CERAMIC COATINGS. This coating is way cool and looks great after it is done. It doesnt matter if it is 5 years or 10 years down the road it still looks like it was just shot with RHINO SHIELD. If you are having problems with your home that was sprayed with RHINO SHIELD then you need to contact the owner.If there is a problem it will probably be failure due to poor prep. ( WHO KNOWS JUST MY THOUGHTS ) If you are interested and wanting to know more about RHINO SHIELD contact them in your area and ask for addresses to go look at the homes your self ? When you go buy a car you just dont go to 1 dealership do you ? Sure you dont .. You go look at other dealerships. You are always going to have the pros and cons of anything doesnt matter if you buy toilet paper, You will find a way to justify by buying a certain brand whether it costs more or not comopaared to the other brand. Then you have the competitors trying to make your product look like a company just changed names or what ever they can conjure up. That just goes to show me there mentality level. If you want the facts of RHINO SHIELD get it from the HORSES MOUTH INSTED OF THE HORSES _ _ _.. RHINO SHIELD will be more than happy to show you all of the testing and documents it has under gone. People get a sticker shock but look at what it is being compared to ( MERCEDES to FORD PINTO ) Do you think you are going to be able to buy a new MERCEDES for the same price of a FORD PINTO ? Not that anyone really is looking for a FORD PINTO with a 8 track !!! HA HA But you get my point... So you have my 2 cents Just like to comment on the rhino shield ceramic coating. The product works as it is described.
I think everything has to do with the prep work! You do a crappy prep job then what do you exspect to happen ? It is only good as good as the work is done.Maybe some of the painters that are spraying this product do not have any education on it and think it is like a paint you buy at home depot.
I do have a protected interest in this product since that is all i do is spray RHINO SHIELD CERAMIC COATINGS. This coating is way cool and looks great after it is done. It doesnt matter if it is 5 years or 10 years down the road it still looks like it was just shot with RHINO SHIELD.
If you are having problems with your home that was sprayed with RHINO SHIELD then you need to contact the owner.If there is a problem it will probably be failure due to poor prep.
( WHO KNOWS JUST MY THOUGHTS )
If you are interested and wanting to know more about RHINO SHIELD contact them in your area and ask for addresses to go look at the homes your self ? When you go buy a car you just dont go to 1 dealership do you ? Sure you dont .. You go look at other dealerships.
You are always going to have the pros and cons of anything doesnt matter if you buy toilet paper, You will find a way to justify by buying a certain brand whether it costs more or not comopaared to the other brand. Then you have the competitors trying to make your product look like a company just changed names or what ever they can conjure up. That just goes to show me there mentality level.
If you want the facts of RHINO SHIELD get it from the HORSES MOUTH INSTED OF THE HORSES _ _ _..
RHINO SHIELD will be more than happy to show you all of the testing and documents it has under gone.
People get a sticker shock but look at what it is being compared to ( MERCEDES to FORD PINTO )
Do you think you are going to be able to buy a new MERCEDES for the same price of a FORD PINTO ? Not
that anyone really is looking for a FORD PINTO with a 8 track !!! HA HA
But you get my point…
So you have my 2 cents

]]> Comment on Shield your House with Rhino Shield by Dan http://homefixated.com/archives/2005/10/14/shield-your-house-with-rhino-shield/#comment-10124 Dan Sat, 29 Mar 2008 21:42:36 +0000 http://homefixated.com/archives/2005/10/14/shield-your-house-with-rhino-shield/#comment-10124 I am a professional painter by trade - and my own neighbor went with a 'low' cost subsidiary of lifetyme exteriors - a.k.a No Risk Painters - and let me tell you, they had a band of illegals doing everything risky - from grinding old lead paint without hepa vacuum attachments, making atrocious dust storms, using ladders with a 3rd section tied to the ladder to get upper heights I am a professional painter by trade - and my own neighbor went with a ‘low’ cost subsidiary of lifetyme exteriors - a.k.a No Risk Painters - and let me tell you, they had a band of illegals doing everything risky - from grinding old lead paint without hepa vacuum attachments, making atrocious dust storms, using ladders with a 3rd section tied to the ladder to get upper heights

]]> Comment on Shield your House with Rhino Shield by Ankur Mehta http://homefixated.com/archives/2005/10/14/shield-your-house-with-rhino-shield/#comment-10123 Ankur Mehta Fri, 28 Mar 2008 19:04:05 +0000 http://homefixated.com/archives/2005/10/14/shield-your-house-with-rhino-shield/#comment-10123 What is the difference between Multi-Gard R-20 Permanent Coating v/s Rhino shiled product. My house is painted with R-20 coating by procraft. The company no longer exists. I need to change my color. Do you think I should contact Rhino? What is the difference between Multi-Gard R-20 Permanent Coating v/s Rhino shiled product. My house is painted with R-20 coating by procraft. The company no longer exists. I need to change my color. Do you think I should contact Rhino?

]]> Comment on Shield your House with Rhino Shield by Tom http://homefixated.com/archives/2005/10/14/shield-your-house-with-rhino-shield/#comment-10122 Tom Wed, 26 Mar 2008 03:46:56 +0000 http://homefixated.com/archives/2005/10/14/shield-your-house-with-rhino-shield/#comment-10122 Lifetyme Exteriors in Allston MA has reincorporated THREE TIMES SINCE 2004. PROFESSIONAL CROOKS! Enough said. Lifetyme Exteriors in Allston MA has reincorporated THREE TIMES SINCE 2004.
PROFESSIONAL CROOKS!

Enough said.

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