House painting can be a highly rewarding experience. However, a big project such as painting the exterior of your home is no easy job. It should be done properly or you’ll risk damaging your house and wasting valuable time and money. Painting a house’s exterior requires a tremendous amount of planning and organizational skills.

Here’s why timing it right matters enormously.

How Often Should You Repaint Your Home?

According to industry experts, you’ll need to repaint your home about every five to ten years. You also need to consider other factors, including climate and weather, the type of surface you’re painting, and the condition of your home’s reflective properties.

Wood siding should be painted or stained every three to seven years. Aluminum siding lasts between four and five years. Stucco lasts for five to six years on average before needing repainting.

When Is the Best Time to Repaint?

If you are planning to begin your home improvement project, keep in mind that the weather plays a vital role in your success. No one wants to be stranded in the rain, but sometimes we get caught off guard. The secret to a successful re-paint is picking the appropriate season to do it.

• Painting During Winter

Paint manufacturers have a minimum temperature for their products. This means in certain regions, wintertime is not an appropriate time for an exterior painting project. However, manufacturers continue to improve paint formulas so you can paint at lower temperatures.

• Painting During Spring

Typically, spring provides good weather, but they also come with an increased risk of precipitation and storms. Exterior painting best practices dictate that contractors wait for warm and dry weather to begin painting.

• Painting During Autumn

During cooler periods of the year, such as early fall, you’ll typically run into fewer temperature fluctuations. Temperature fluctuation affects the drying time of your exterior paint. If the temperature is too hot or too cold, either could slow down or halt the drying process.

• Painting During Summer

The best time of the year to paint your home’s exterior is during the summer. However, high temperatures can prematurely cure the paint. For successful results, extreme heat should be avoided.

Why Hire a Professional to Paint My Home?

Painting is an activity that requires years of experience and proper training. There are risks in painting your house yourself, including lack of paint coverage, damaging your walls, and having to do the job twice because you made a mistake. To achieve professional results without the risks, it is recommended you hire a professional painter.

When you hire a professional, the whole process is simplified and removes the hassle of having to deal with it on your own. A contractor works closely with you to ensure that your standards are met and that they exceed your expectations. Professional contractors have the experience and necessary tools to ensure a job is done right.

There is a lot to do if you’re going to paint your own home by yourself, and the last thing you want is to feel like their job isn’t getting done. The professional contractor will make sure that your demands are met while paying attention to all the little details.

Home painters are qualified professionals. Licensed contractors will handle your job from start to finish and be liable for any damages that might occur on the job site.

We Can Help

As a leader in Colorado Springs, Greg Unseth Painting & Exteriors has systems that are tried and true to deliver outstanding results for your property. We have the experience and expertise needed to help you achieve a great-looking paint job.

If we can’t add value to you, we don’t want to waste your time. Whether it’s a free estimate or a personal consultation, we’re glad to speak directly with you and answer your questions and concerns and provide insight into what to look for in a painting contractor. Get in touch today.