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How Long Should Paint Last on the Outside of Your Home?

Your exterior painting serves as the façade of your house. The outside of your home serves as first impressions for anyone coming to visit you at home.

Your exterior painting serves as the façade of your house. The outside of your home serves as first impressions for anyone coming to visit you at home. One of the best ways to improve your home’s exterior appeal and increase its value is by applying a fresh coat of paint. Painting can make every look clean, presentable, and new.  

Exterior painting can be both time-consuming and quite expensive. This is why it is important to make sure that you get the best exterior painting service that will guarantee to extend the life of home’s exterior.

Considering several factors that might affect the lifespan of your house, how long does exterior paint last?

According to Experts

The lifespan of exterior paint can last up to 5 to 10 years according to experts. However, there are several factors that you need to keep in mind. The lifespan is directly affected by the quality of the paints and services, the regional climate, the temperature change, and the condition of the home’s structure. If your house is exposed to too much sunlight, it can accelerate paint deterioration. Exterior paint often shows signs of deterioration such as fading, cracking, and peeling. The amount of prep work done during the painting process will determine how long the paint could hold up.

Things to Remember For A Lasting Exterior Finish

Most of the natural elements can damage your exterior painting. From the heavy rainfalls to the tormenting heat of the sun, the outer shell of your home serves as the catch basin of these elements. It is only reasonable that it is also susceptible to wear and tear.

One of the biggest reasons the exterior painting fails is the improper installation of waterproofing solutions. It is crucial to check the walls for dampness and repair possible leakages before you start applying a fresh coat of paint. If your wall shows signs of leakage or wetness, it is best to consult professional plumbing services to avoid further damage to your exterior and interior wall painting.

It is also important to choose the best quality of paints that can withstand the harsh environmental elements that your home’s exterior faces every day. You need to choose quality paints that can survive severe snowstorms or extreme summer heat.

Choosing light-coloured paints can also help extend the lifespan of your exterior wall painting. Opting for washable paints can help maintain the cleanliness of your walls to avoid dirt and mould build-up. Mould and dirt can significantly contribute to your exterior painting deterioration.

To achieve a long-lasting exterior painting lifespan, it is best to choose the best paint quality available in the market coupled with the best professional painting contractor. Although do-it-yourself can get the job done, it might not get the job done right. It is best to have professional painters handle your exterior painting job to guarantee a lasting and durable result.

Earl’s Paintworks, Inc. offers excellent and cost-effective painting services to our clients in Calgary. We guarantee to deliver only the best and most precise exterior painting service that your home deserves. 

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