How Often Does Your Home in Stoneham, Lynnfield, Wakefield, North Reading, Andover, or Peabody, MA, Need Outdoor Painting?
Is your home looking a bit dirty or dingy, even after you have the exterior professionally cleaned? Maybe you are finding portions of your siding have chipping paint or peeling paint from the intense sunlight beating on it. Whatever you are seeing, the question often comes up of when it is time to repaint the exterior of a home.
At North Shore Painting Services, we can come and evaluate your home’s exterior and provide you with some insights as well as a quote for painting your home. Below we’ll give you the top four signs that you need to call in the professionals and do an exterior paint job on your home. Contact us today to learn more.
Top 4 Signs You Need to Repaint
1. General wear and tear
The paint used on the exterior of your home will eventually wear out, and not all sides of a home will show the same signs. The years of direct sunlight, the side of the home that takes the worst of rain and storms, as well as the general atmosphere in your area can all take their toll on the exterior paint of your home.
2. Color fading on siding
What was once a vibrant and deep color will become faded over time, and dull in appearance. With this fading the protective element of paint also fades, so a new coat of paint will revitalize and protect the home.
3. Cracking caulk
Sometimes the caulk that is used around different openings can be the canary in the coalmine and indicate that you need a new paint job. Caulk that is cracking and breaking or flaking off can make your home look like it has dandruff. Repair the caulk and put on a fresh coat of paint.
4. Gaps or shrinkage with the siding
Exterior boards can shrink over time and this can lead to gaps in the siding, leaving vital parts of the home exposed. These boards need to be professionally replaced, and then our team can do a quality exterior paint job to protect your home.
How Often to Paint Your Home
So we know the top signs to look for that indicate a need to repaint your home, but how long will that paint last? Will you have to repaint your home in the future, and if so, how often? Part of the answer will depend on the material used to side your home, as some materials can hold paint better for longer compared to others. It will also depend on the weather in the area, as hail and other weather events can be extra damaging to siding and exterior paint.
Outdoor painting for a home isn’t just for looks, it helps to protect the siding and the home. Because of this important job, it is incumbent on the homeowner that they keep an eye on their home’s exterior paint. If you think you need a new outdoor paint job or just want to change the color of your home, contact North Shore Painting Services today to get things started.
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