6 Signs It’s Time to Repaint your House Exterior

Wear and tear 

It’s time to consider a paint job if the paint has started to show indications of wear and tear. Cracking, peeling, and bubbling are all physical indications of wear. Any of these signs indicate that the paint has started to peel away from the house. Moisture is allowed to seep through the paint film, causing problems underneath. It’s advisable to hire an expert to analyse the problems and potential harm. 

Fading 

While faded paint isn’t a major problem, it can make your home appear sad and worn. The light is removing the pigments from your paint, causing the house to fade more in certain spots. Painting is probably a smart idea. Even if there is no physical damage, your home might still be a source of embarrassment. 

Selling 

A fresh coat of paint on the exterior of your home can improve its curb appeal and help you make more money at the closing table. It’s a good idea to at least get advice from a professional before putting your house on the market. They’ll be able to inform you whether the expense of outside painting outweighs the cost of the project. 

Gaps 

It’s probably time if you notice spots around your home where the house appears to be pushing away from door and window frames. To fill in the gaps, you’ll almost certainly need to caulk your property. A specialist will be able to tell you if moisture has seeped into the wood and caused any problems worth worrying about. Anywhere there are gaps, they should be filled. 

Caulk that has cracked 

Caulk is a material that is used to cover gaps between walls and windows or doors. It’s utilised to keep your house completely sealed. It becomes brittle, loses elasticity, and cracks and falls apart with time. Any spot where there used to be caulk but now there isn’t should be fixed. Paintable caulk is available for cracks that will show up instantly if mended. To hide the repair, you’ll have to paint over it. 

Time 

If you’re lucky, your paint doesn’t show any symptoms of wear, it’s still time to redo it. Repainting is a good option if the required amount of time has gone even if you don’t see these symptoms. It signifies the paint has done its job and has provided years of protection to your home with a good paint film. To avoid damage, hire a professional if you can’t remember when your house was last painted or if it’s been a decade or more. 

So, how often do you need to repaint your home? 

Depending on the quality of paint and craftsmanship used the last time, exteriors should be painted every 5 to 10 years. 

Following are some recommendations based on the outside surface: 

• Every 3 to 7 years, wood surfaces should be repainted. 
• Every 5 years, aluminium siding should be repainted. 
• Every 5 to 6 years, stucco should be redone. 
• Give us a call if you see any of the failure indicators. For paint projects, we provide free in-home quotes. Set up yours today by contacting us.