Bidding on Iron rod fence - Contractor Talk - Professional Construction and Remodeling Forum

navco1390 · 12-10-2006, 09:05 AM

Going to bid on painting ext. iron rod fence 10' section about 600 ft. long. It is 6' ft high. What is the best way to bid this kinda of work. I have been in business for 1 yr. but most of my jobs have been int/ext house painting. Thanks

Woz the Painter · 12-10-2006, 12:29 PM

First, is it new or old? How much rust [prep] does it have, if new is it primed?

Joewho · 12-11-2006, 01:01 AM

Besides being a PITA, round rods are substantially more difficult that square when laying the paint down.

Richard · 12-11-2006, 07:02 AM

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Originally Posted by navco1390

Going to bid on painting ext. iron rod fence 10' section about 600 ft. long. It is 6' ft high. What is the best way to bid this kinda of work. I have been in business for 1 yr. but most of my jobs have been int/ext house painting. Thanks

so your painting how much? because a 10' section, 600 ft. long x 6 ft. high is confusing my brain...