How often should the house exterior be painted?

Exteriors should be painted every 5 to 10 years, depending on the quality of the paint and the craftsmanship with which it was last painted. The aluminum coating should be painted approximately every 5 years. Most homes need to be painted every 7 to 10 years, but the actual time frame varies by material and region. For example, fiber cement siding needs to be repainted every 10 to 15 years, but the more traditional coating needs to be painted more often.

In areas with intense sunlight, stucco, vinyl or aluminum coatings should be painted approximately every five years. The wood coating may need to be painted every three to seven years. In regions where sunlight is less intense, the paint should last four to 10 years on wood and 20 years on vinyl or aluminum coatings. Painting the house ahead of time minimizes damage to the outside of the house and also minimizes the need for preparatory work, such as scraping off the paint on flakes, sealing the seals, or replacing the wood.

It didn't really apply to the question in question, but one of the things that most impressed me when researching exterior paints is the cost, since all professionals will tell you that the better the paint you use, the more durable it will be in your home. The condition of your yard, as well as the state of the exterior of your house, are the first impression of your home to anyone who sees it; and while you may be very buttoned when it comes to the state of affairs of your front yard foliage, keeping the paint outside your house may be a different story. But while we avoid much of the hail, harsh winters and hurricanes that hit other homes in the country, all of our direct sunlight and UV rays are intense and constantly rotate around the house. Coastal homes, for example, endure intense sun, salty sea air and sand, and exposure to those elements means that you probably need much more maintenance outside your home.

Some professionals will tell you that you'll have to repaint the exterior of your house in as little as 4 to 6 years to make it look good; others will give you up to 15 years before you have to finish the work. No matter what material your house was built with, it's wise to contact a professional house painter, such as Timmins Painting, to get the job done right. Failing to maintain the exterior of your home could result in needing a new paint job sooner than expected. If the house looks discolored, the molding no longer stands out, or there is nothing to make it “stand out” against its environment, a new coat of paint will normally serve to make it look fresh and allow the value of the house to increase.

The three most important are how your house was painted before, the climate and climate, and how the house has been maintained over time.