subject: Exterior Painting Pleasant Hill: Is It Time To Paint Your Home? [print this page] If the saying is true, "A man"s home is his castle;" How does the exterior of your castle look these days? If your home is need of exterior painting, Pleasant Hill paint contractors are available to help you get your home in shape.
How do you know it is time to paint the exterior of your home? Some people think the only time you need to have the exterior of your home painted is when you actually see peeling paint, fading or discoloration from the elements. As a rule, you can expect to repaint the exterior of your house every five to eight years depending on where you live, heat, humidity and other elements.
Moss, mildew or mold on your home would be an indication that it is time to paint your home again. Black spots or streaks in the paint show the presence of mold or mildew and you will want to address this as soon as possible. By leaving the stains alone, the wood begins to rot. Replacing the damaged wood could cost quite a bit. A new exterior paint job can stop the damage before it starts because the contractor will know how to clean and treat the mold before it spreads.
Walk around the exterior of your home. Does it look like the paint has blisters? The top coat of the paint is loose which allows air and moisture under it. Once you notice blistering, it will not be long until the paint begins to peel. The culprit is often a moisture problem inside the home whether it is bad caulk, a leak in either the faucet or the roof, or the last paint job was incomplete. Identify the moisture problem before beginning to prep the house for a new coat of paint.
If you did not recognize the blistering in time, you may have peeling paint. If you do not treat this right away, you are putting your home at risk. Moisture and other elements will begin to degrade the wood and rotting will be the result. A painting contractor will scrape any loose paint, treat the area to stop any damage, pressure wash it, prime and then apply a new topcoat. When done correctly, you will not be able to tell where the paint had peeled.
Despite the fact paint manufacturers like to say their paint will last for 10 years, most homeowners will have to paint the exterior of their home more often. If you are unsure if your home needs to be repainted, call an exterior painting contractor in Pleasant Hill. They will be happy to come to your home, inspect it and provide an estimate if your home needs to be painted.
