Monk's Home Improvements: A Long Lasting Exterior Entails Much Work and Detail
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Experts from A. Albright Painting advise that while the main exterior paint job can last five to ten years, certain areas may require more frequent touch-ups due to factors like climate exposure and surface type. Painted stucco generally performs better than wood, and the quality of paint, especially acrylic resin-based options, significantly affects longevity. Proper preparation, including thorough scraping, sanding, and the use of high-quality materials, is essential for achieving a durable finish.
Monk's Home Improvements: A Long Lasting Exterior Entails Much Work and Detail
- 2. According to advice issued by experts at A. Albright Painting in an article completed for The Magazine of Santa Clarita, not all facets of an exterior paint job are created equal. The bulk of the paint job should last five to ten years.
- 3. However, there are other details to consider—other smaller, yet equally important, parts of the job to maintain, as they may be in need of touching up far more frequently than the bulk of the exterior of the home may be.
- 4. There are several factors that contribute to the life expectancy of an exterior paint job. Climate is obviously a factor, both in terms of damage done by moisture and the affect of the sun.
- 5. The southern and western facing walls, which receive the most direct exposure to the sun, will often fade notably faster than the shady sides. These walls may need to be painted more frequently to accommodate for the affects of the UV rays.
- 6. Surface type can also play a role in this issue. Painted stucco holds up the best, usually having notably better longevity than painted wood.
- 7. Wood, in general, is one of the hardest surfaces to successfully hold its paint job, particularly in the issue of new growth wood—the material that has replaced old growth forests as the go-to material in building homes.
- 8. The old wood was denser, more stable and, therefore, held paint jobs far better than the new materials.
- 9. Paint quality also needs to be taken under consideration. Overall, the quality of paint has increased rapidly in recent years; acrylic resin- based paints don’t fade nearly as fast and have become more flexible.
- 10. These paints are able to breath far better than the previous oil-based paints could, lengthening the longevity of the paint job. Coats should also be focused on, with the simple rule being favor two coats over one.
- 11. Perhaps the most important aspect of the exterior paint job is the preparation work. Aggressive scraping and sanding, as well as intensive caulking and filling to lock out moisture are a must to lay the groundwork before setting in to paint.
- 12. The highest quality of materials must be sought, or all the prep work will be for naught.
- 13. Fundamentally, the experts at A. Albright Painting suggest only doing what needs done; frequently, the homes entire exterior will not need a new coat of paint. Sometimes, only certain walls or the wood trim of stucco may need a bit of a touch up.