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"  Begin with a coat of primer. Spot-prime bare patches, but prime the entire surface if it&amp;#039;s weather-beaten or needs a lot of scraping. Next, apply the topcoat to the siding. Cut in along the trim using a trim brush--switch to a roller for large, flat areas. Apply two topcoats. Finish the job with gloss or semigloss enamel applied to the trim. Again, apply two coats.  Build Right to Make It Last  &amp;amp;gt;1. Use vertical-grain boards (look for straight lines, not ovals, on the wide face). These expand and contract less than flat-sawn wood. 2. Shape wood so it sheds moisture. On porch balustrades, cut a peak into the baluster&amp;#039;s bottom rail, and notch each spindle to fit it.  &amp;amp;gt;3. Use corrosion-resistant nails and screws such as hot-dipped galvanized or stainless-steel. Otherwise, rust will blister and break through the paint. 4. Pretreat wood to increase moisture-resistance. Apply a clear, paint-compatible, water-repellent preservative before priming. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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