About Donald R. Ross and Son

Donald R. Ross

Donald R. Ross is the founder of Donald R. Ross painting and the inventor of the Wedgevent System. Mr. Ross is recognized nationally as one of the leading residential painting contractors in the country and has conducted numerous seminars on residential painting throughout the United States. He has been featured on the covers of several national magazines and has written and published several articles pertaining to paint failure and cedar bleed on clapboards and shingle siding.

Mr. Ross invented the WedgeVent™ system – a system that releases moisture from the back of the exterior siding of a home to eliminate paint from peeling. The WedgeVent system has been written up in several paint manufacturers specifications and has been used successfully by painters for over 40 years.

Mr. Ross has been a prominent member of the National Painting and Decorating Contractors of America (P.D.C.A.) for over 50 years and has served as president of the North Shore/Merrimack Valley P.D.C.A. In 2003, he was awarded National Honorary Life Membership to the organization and he received the National P.D.C.A. Distinguished Service Award. He was appointed by the Governor of Massachusetts and Commissioner of Labor and Industries to update regulations pertaining to Structural Painting (Residential Phase) in the state of Massachusetts.

A History of Donald R. Ross and Son Painting and Decorating Contractors

Don's son Darren joined the company in 1991 after graduating from college. In 2002, he became owner and CEO of Donald R. Ross & Son Painting Contractors, LLC.

Here is a brief history of Donald R. Ross & Son:

• Established in 1951 in Lynnfield Massachusetts
• A Member of the National Painting and Decorating Contractors of America ( P.D.C.A. ) for over 50 years
• President of the North Shore./Merrimack Valley P.D.C.A. for 8 years
• Served on the National Residential Committee of P.D.C.A. for 17 Years
• Elected to the National Board Of Directors of P.D.C.A. representing Massachusetts Council for 8 years
• Past President, Massachusetts Council P.D.C.A. 1992 - 1994
• Elected to the National Board Of Directors P. D. C. A. Representing the New England Council
• Past President of New England Regional Conference of Painting and Decorating Contractors
• Appointed by the Governor of Massachusetts and Commissioner of Labor and Industries to Update Regulations
• Pertaining to Structural Painting (Residential Phase) in the state of Massachusetts
• Mr. Ross has conducted numerous seminars throughout the United States and has written and published several articles pertaining to paint failure and cedar bleed on clapboards and shingle siding
• Contributed to the development of material for the residential section of the Painting and Decorating Craftsmen Manual and P.D.C.A'.s Problem-Solving Manual
• Mr. Ross is the inventor of the Wedgevent system, which he has used successfully for over 40 years
• The Wedgevent system has been written up in several paint manufacturers specifications
• Donald R. Ross & Son L.L.C. is owned and operated by Darren Ross
• Darren Is Past Treasurer of the Local North Shore / Middlesex / Merrimack Valley Chapters of P.D.C.A.

Donald R. Ross and Son Painting and Decorating Contractors offers the following services

Interior Work Including ~

• Interior Painting and Wall Covering
• Cabinet Refinishing
• Specialty Fabrics / Handprints
• Staining / Graining
• Faux Decorative Finishes
• Sponging / Stria / Classics Scumble / Rag Rolling / Gold Leafing

Exterior Work Including ~

• Painting / Paint Removal / Wedgeventing
• Moisture Problems Solved
• Preventative Maintenance
• Power Washing Exterior of House, Pool Aprons
• Walkways and Driveways

The Wedgevent System Offers ~

• The only proven moisture release system that prevents and cures paint failure and cedar bleed problems on both shingles and clapboard siding (also called lap siding )
• Quick and easy to install / one-time installation
• Last forever / Developed and proven in use for over 40 years

" We didn't invent quality and neatness, we just never forgot "

To learn more about Donald R. Ross painting, visit www.donaldrosspainting.com.