Wondering When to Repaint Your House?

Last Updated: April 8, 2017

You know your house better than anyone else, right? You know every crack and stain, and you can accurately point to the place on the wall where your kid once decided to showcase his/her drawing skills…

Although no one argues the fact that you know your home best, there might be some potential issues that you aren’t paying as much attention to as you should. Just as when you look at something too many times and you stop noticing the details, you start to miss the little things about your house too, such as peeling and cracking paint.

So, how can you tell it’s time to repaint the exterior of your home? Here are three telltale signs.

First Thing First:  How Often Should You Repaint Your House?

Depending on the material, you will need to repaint the exterior of your house as often as every three years or just once every 20 years.

A wood siding, for instance, should be repainted every three to seven years while aluminum ones can go about five years between paint jobs. Cement sidings require touch ups once every ten or 15 years. If you have a brick home and you choose to paint it, keep in mind that a quality paint job can last for as long as 20 years.

Now, that we’ve learned how often you need to repaint your house, here’s how to tell when it’s time to do it.

  1.   Peeling Paint

If the paint begins to peel off, then it’s a sign that you should call in a contractor and schedule a paint job. If you don’t see any cracking at the base of your home, look for paint flakes on the sidewalk. Peeling might occur at the upper level, hidden from your watchful eye.

Don’t postpone solving this issue by telling yourself that no one will notice it or that it’s not that big of a deal. The problem will only get worse over time due to exposure to moisture and the sun’s heat.

  1.   Cracks on the Surface of the Paint

Your home’s exterior might look great from a distance, but if at a closer inspection you notice spider cracks in the paint, then it means that the layers are beginning to fail. Due to humidity and temperature changes, the paint contracts and expands, which leads to cracks over time. The same can happen if the contractors used low-quality paint or rushed through the job and didn’t let the layers to dry properly.

Cracks can quickly turn into peeling paint, so it’s better to address the problem early on and hire a contractor to repaint the house.

  1.   Wood Rot

Paint helps protect the siding from the elements. Without this coating, the outer wall can quickly deteriorate due to sun and moisture exposure. So if you notice any signs of wood rot around the door frames or windows, then you need to repaint your home.

A fresh coat of paint can not only make your home more enjoyable, but it can also boost its curb appeal, should you ever sell it. Keep an open eye for these signs if you want to keep the appearance of your home as fresh and beautiful as the day you bought it. If you are interested in repainting your home this summer, reserve one of our $250 exterior repaint coupons by clicking here!

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