When Does Your House Need To Be Repainted?
When Does Your House Need To Be Repainted?
Most homeowners will wonder when their house needs to be repainted. Contractors are asked this question a lot. Any home with aluminum siding, cedar clapboard, or wood siding and trim will eventually need to be repainted.
Well-applied house paint of quality will last up to 8 years or even longer. Most people in America can expect to repaint their home every five to seven years on average. The exact timing for new paint will depend on several factors, which can include a wish for a change in the look of your home.
Factors for the repainting equation include the type of paint last used, your area's climate, and the material that makes up your home's exterior.
Examine the exterior of your home to see what kind of shape it's in, especially if you are unsure when it was last painted. A home with wood siding, for instance, might begin showing wear and tear as paint around the bottom and edges begins to flake. Then it's time to start getting together the tools to repaint your home. If a cedar finish begins to flake off the clap boards, it's time to refinish.
Aluminum siding needs new paint when it begins to show its age with achip, fade, etc. Concrete fiber can also show those kinds of aging.
When the signs begin to appear, you are now on the clock. If the damage is minor, is on aluminum, etc. you can probably put off painting until your budget allows or the winter comes. With other types of siding, including wood, you should move quickly as it will cost less now than it will later.
The longer you wait to repaint, the more work it will take and the higher the costs will be once you do get around to it. This is especially true of wood trim around doors, windows, and other pieces.
In some places like Montana, Wyoming, and the Dakotas where winter can be harsh, painting the trim every 2-3 years and the house every 6-7 is not unusual. Wooden trim can take a beating in comparison to the relatively flat and well-protected walls.
Some general rules:
-If your home was brand new when you moved in, you will probably have to repaint in 5 years or less because the contractor likely only put on one coat of paint over the bare wood.
If you live in an area with high heat and low humidity (like Arizona), you will probably have to repaint more often. Expect to repaint a wood-sided home every four to five years.
-If your area experiences harsh winters, you will either need to repaint more often or use more coats when you do. This goes doubly for trim and exposed corners.
-If your home has aluminum siding, you can expect to repaint it every 7 to 10 years if a good paint is used. Vinyl never needs repainting, but may fade with time and require replacing.
These ideas will hopefully help you decide when is the best time to repaint. When in doubt, call a professional. Most bids and assessments are free and an honest contractor will tell you when you can wait a while before repainting.
Visit Painters Naperville for more information about house painting.
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