7 Signs it’s Time to Paint the Exterior of your House

Painting your home is a big investment of time and money, so naturally it’s not something you want to do too often. But having a solid barrier between your siding and the elements is essential to protecting your home, so painting your home exterior is not something you want to wait too long to do. How do you know when the right time is to paint your house? Here are 7 signs.

1. Chipping or Peeling Paint

When you notice that paint is chipping or peeling off the walls, prepare to paint as soon as possible. The longer your home is exposed to the elements without the protection of paint, the more vulnerable it is to serious damage.

2. Bubbling

Bubbling is a sign that something might be happening in the siding itself. The best thing to do will be to scrape away the old paint to examine and take care of the problem before repainting.

3. Fading

Over time, the sun and elements will fade or alter the color of your house in some spots more than others. This is more an issue of what you’re ok with your house looking like – faded paint will still protect your home. You may not even realize how fading affects your home’s appearance until you put a fresh coat on.

4. Failing Caulking

Over time the caulking on the exterior of your home will shrink and crack, especially when exposed to higher levels of sunshine. This creates areas where water can get behind your siding and cause damage. When you get your home professionally repainted, removing and replacing failed caulking is part of the deal.

5. Rotted Siding

If your siding is rotted, now is a good time to remove and replace that siding, address any other issues, and repaint your house.

6. Before You Notice Any of the Above

As a rule, plan to repaint your home every 5 to 10 years even before you see the signals mentioned above. Following this pattern ensures that your home stays protected and looking its best.

7. Your Home is Going Up for Sale

While you might not get to enjoy living in your freshly painted house, you will be able to enjoy the added money you can make by ensuring your home looks the best when it’s put on the market. Especially if you are nearing that 10 year mark, repainting may be a great investment.

If you’re looking for someone to paint your house, give the team at Mt Hood Pro Painting a call!