Signs Your Home Needs A Paint Job

A harsh couple of winters is all it takes for your home’s exterior to take a turn for the ugly. Whether it’s looking a little faded or paint is cracking and chipping, giving your home a face-lift with a fresh coat of paint will not only boost your curb appeal, but could potentially raise your home’s value too.

So, how often should you have your exterior painted or in other words, how long will your exterior paint job last? Unfortunately, there’s no definitive answer to that question.  There are a lot of contributing factors that will determine how long your exterior will stay looking fresh and beautiful. First, a lot depends on the paint used. The higher quality the paint, the longer your exterior will last. Another factor that can reduce the lifespan of your exterior paint is a window unit air conditioner. While they certainly save us during the hot summer months, the moisture that’s released from the back of the unit can significantly affect the paint surrounding it, causing it to chip and crack sooner. Also, the climate and weather will significantly affect how long the paint job will last.

Oftentimes the area that requires the most work on your home’s exterior is the trim. Trim around your windows and doors gets a lot more abuse than other parts of your exterior. Having just the trim repainted can also really enhance your curb appeal and save money.

If completed by professionals, your exterior paint job can last anywhere from 4-7 years under normal conditions. If you’re not sure whether you need an exterior paint job, give us a call and we can asses the condition of your home.
Having your home’s exterior painted is always a great choice especially if you’re getting ready to sell your home. Whether you home has sustained damage from a storm, insects or animals, mold or mildew or is just tired and dirty, at Modern Painting we’re here to help get your home back to looking its best. Click here for a quote.