There are several reasons why your home may need to be repainted sooner than you thought. Of course,
maintaining a quality painted finish on your house is not only aesthetically pleasing – no one wants to look at peeling, cracked or discolored paint – but also good for the life of your home. So when you start to see problems with your exterior paint finish, it’s a good time to act.
Even a quality paint job will wear over time, especially in our extreme climate. Rain and snow aren’t really environmental factors that affect paint here in the desert, but sun and high temperatures certainly take a toll on your exterior paint. The sun’s UV rays can cause paint to break down and fade. Heat will cause paint and the surface beneath it to expand. Repeated expansion and contraction can cause cracks that eventually expand and result in peeling paint.
Another reason you may need to repaint your house stems from improper preparation before a previous paint job. If the surface was not properly prepared, the paint won’t adhere properly. Quality of paint or choosing the incorrect type of paint can also result in peeling and cracking prematurely. More expensive paints generally contain higher quality materials and should last longer if applied properly. One coat of paint may be a quick fix, but you won’t get the wear out of it and your house will not be as well protected as it should be.
If you think your exterior paint is showing signs of wear, call in a qualified professional painter to evaluate the condition, identify any potential problems and provide your home with lasting protection and beauty.
