6 Benefits of Exterior Painting and Staining

Benefits of Exterior House Painting – Austin, TX

We are just on the verge of our busy season. Spring is a time when many home owners start thinking about projects and home maintenance, its a good time to take a walk around your house exterior and give it a good look over for any potential issues like wood rot, failing paint, or areas that may be in need of repairs. In Austin, the average low usually moves from 45 degrees in February to 51 degrees in march, with the daily highs hitting around 73 degrees, its the perfect time to start spending a little more time outside and doing some work around the exterior of your home. New paint gives your home a new feeling, both inside and out. Beyond just sprucing up the walls and increasing curb appeal, new paint has more benefits you might be unaware of. Here are the 6 benefits of exterior painting and staining.

Take a day this weekend to walk around your home and look for areas where you may need help. If you find anything, schedule a free appointment with one of our team members to get pricing information, and professional recommendations on what to do. Even homes made mostly of brick need painting around trim and soffits from time to time. Painting brick is also becoming more popular in the area.

Prevents Damage

Painting the exterior of your home can also help reduce your vermin bill. A new coat of paint or stain will seal off smaller exposed areas you might not have been aware of. But trust us, the critters and bugs were!

Protects from Weather

Extreme temperatures, precipitation and all the hazards of weather wreak havoc on our homes. Things like ice and salt make for a miserable winter and difficult job for your house to keep you warm and safe. A new paint coat adds just one more layer of protection between you and the elements. The summer heat and sun will eventually wear away exterior paint. The average lifespan of an exterior painting project is in the range of 10-15 years. When was the last time you painted your home?

Saves Siding

Vinyl siding touts a 50 year lifespan. Wear and tear can cut that life time down incredibly. Help your siding protect your home for a longer time by giving it a coat of paint. It will extend its use and keep money in your pocket.

Increase Curb Appeal

Realtors and Zillow will tell you one of the most often given recommendations for a home sale is a new coat of paint. It will cost you a bit up front, but you will make it up at the closing table. An exterior renovation with paint boost the charm. Even if a home sale isn’t on your mind right away, why not be proactive now.

Structural Integrity

When paint fails on the outside of your home, wetness can get in. That allows mold and mildew can set in and cause water damage to wooden structures. When the wood softens, you’ll be dealing with a much larger repair that impacts your whole home. Add a new coat of paint outside to help seal out moisture and keep your wood safe.

Avoid Splinters

When you are working with wood in the form of a deck or patio, a new paint job can seal down splinters. Some manufacturers boast on their products that they are chemically engineered to hide splinters and issues in wood.

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