exterior siding

You may have noticed that your home is starting “to show it’s age”, by that we mean that the existing paint is now dull, peeling, cracking and not as fresh looking as it used to. So you may find yourself asking, how often should I paint my home’s exterior? What are the benefits? Is it really necessary to keep the exterior of my house painted all the time? Here are a few things that you should know! 

Every homeowner wants to keep the inner structure of his home in good condition for long. Don’t you? But the home’s exterior gets ignored even though it has to endure extreme weather changes throughout the year. This can cause serious damages the home. Did you know that a fresh coat of paint can give protection to exterior walls against natural elements such as rain, wind, and snow to a certain degree? Don’t wait until paint chips are visible from the street to repaint, it can act as safeguard your home from structural damages and can also help prevent wall damages due to insects.
 

The right paint can help upgrade the home’s overall appearance. The best part is that exterior paints are available in varied colors. So, it won’t be difficult for you to find the color that will improve your home’s aesthetic appeal.
 

Do you want to sell your house soon? Then the first thing you need to know is that no buyer wants to purchase a property that looks old from outside. Also, even if you find a buyer who is interested in your property, you may not get the best value for it.
A simple coat of the right paint can boost your chance of getting the right buyer and will also increase the market value of your property.

Here are some simple things to look for to see if you could use our services. “Chalking” is a natural process as paint ages but is also the first sign of deterioration. To check for this just rub your hand along a portion of your house and if a chalky powder comes off onto your hand, then you know it is time to paint. Once it begins to chalk the rain and weather can easily remove the powder exposing your home to more damage. Next flaking, bubbling, and cracking paint are the most obvious signs that your home needs a little TLC. These signs often indicate dry rot, wet rot or mold that is being caused by unsuccessful weatherproofing and the natural elements only contribute to the damage. If you notice any of these feel free to call or email to schedule a free bid!

In some cases painting a brick home can significantly enhance curb appeal, which certainly adds value. Painting brick white is a classic and safe choice. It has been one of the most popular colors because of its versatility makes it easy to ensure the color of your home matches its other outside elements, but we offer a variety of neutral colors to help customize the aesthetic you would like to acheive! PG Painting LLC will work with you so your design comes off without a hitch.

Painted brick homes need a fresh coat of paint every three to five years, depending on the climate you live in. Especially humid regions could require more frequent maintenance but it is always good to get in the habit of regularly inspecting your painted brick for cracks or other blemishes that can allow moisture to sneak in. Moisture behind the paint will cause it to bubble and blister, ultimately peeling away From the brick. 

Staining the exterior of cabins and homes is more than just a decorative choice but it is essential in the protection of your home. We look at many factors, such as how much wind, rain, snow, and hail your home sees, and select the product that best suits your needs. 

The short answer is every 3 to 7 years.  But let’s get a little more specific, because that’s a fairly broad range.

The actual number depends on the stain that you use.  Water-based log stains don’t tend to last as long as the oil-based stains.  You really have 3 options for types of stains.  Water-based, oil-based, and emulsion.  An emulsion is actually a mixture of water and oil.

The quality of stain that you use also has a big impact.  Some stains are higher quality and will just last longer.  The quality of a stain is usually reflected in price.  And you’ll find that the more expensive and higher quality stains tend to be oil-based when it comes to log cabin or home stains.  So, these stain types and quality go somewhat hand in hand.

Other factors will have a big impact too.  How much wind, rain, snow, and hail that your cabin sees will impact how long the stain lasts.  Likewise, in windy areas the soil type will impact it too.  If you have really sandy soil and live in a windy area, then your cabin is going to get sandblasted whenever the wind picks up.  That will decrease the life of your stain.  

The point here is that predicting the exact life of the stain on your cabin is almost impossible.  There are just too many things that will impact that.

Lastly, there’s a simple test you can do every now and then to see if your stain is in good shape or if it needs to be redone. Use a hose with a sprayer, or even a spray bottle, and spray a few areas of log on the outside of your cabin.  If the water beads up, then your stain is in good shape.  If it ever starts to absorb into the logs, like it would on unprotected wood, then it’s time to re-stain your cabin.

*The first time your cabin gets stained, you actually shouldn’t wait as long.  It’s best to add another 2 coats of stain to your cabin after about 2 years.  Every time you add stain, some of the old stain remains.  But with the first staining, there was no old layer of stain underneath.  So, inspect your stain after about 2 years and consider adding another 2 coats.