{"id":5184,"date":"2024-02-10T14:42:43","date_gmt":"2024-02-10T19:42:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/boston-south-shore\/?post_type=community&#038;p=5184"},"modified":"2025-11-09T18:31:05","modified_gmt":"2025-11-09T23:31:05","slug":"can-i-paint-my-exterior-in-the-winter","status":"publish","type":"community","link":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/boston-south-shore\/community\/can-i-paint-my-exterior-in-the-winter\/","title":{"rendered":"Can I Paint My Exterior in the Winter?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Exterior painting in cold weather:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>Key Takeaways from this article:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Cold Weather Painting Challenges:<\/strong> Painting in temperatures below 50\u00b0F is not recommended and often voids warranties due to risks like bubbling, blistering, and reduced durability.<\/li>\n<li><strong>If you MUST paint in the wintertime:<\/strong> use cold-weather-rated paint, keep the paint inside and pour into try so it stays warm, ensure the surface is dry (test with a moisture meter), and paint during the warmest part of the day (10 a.m. \u2013 3 p.m.).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Be sure the air and surface temperature<\/strong> doesn&#8217;t fall below the paint&#8217;s lowest temperature threshold for 24 hours.<\/li>\n<li><b>Cold temperature painting risks: <\/b>paint bubbling, blistering, reduced paint durability, and other problems when painting in cold temperatures.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Moisture Awareness:<\/strong> Avoid painting wet surfaces and ensure conditions remain dry to prevent paint failure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Painting the exterior of a home in cold temperatures (below 50 degrees ambient (air) temperature) is not advised and is something most professional painting contractors won\u2019t warranty if they\u2019re asked to do it.\u00a0 <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-5176 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1237\/2024\/02\/Screenshot-2024-02-10-at-8.41.55-AM.png\" alt=\"Duxbury Massachusetts home in he wintertime with snow on the ground.\" width=\"300\" height=\"144\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1237\/2024\/02\/Screenshot-2024-02-10-at-8.41.55-AM-300x144.png 300w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1237\/2024\/02\/Screenshot-2024-02-10-at-8.41.55-AM-1024x493.png 1024w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1237\/2024\/02\/Screenshot-2024-02-10-at-8.41.55-AM-768x370.png 768w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1237\/2024\/02\/Screenshot-2024-02-10-at-8.41.55-AM-1536x740.png 1536w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1237\/2024\/02\/Screenshot-2024-02-10-at-8.41.55-AM-2048x986.png 2048w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1237\/2024\/02\/Screenshot-2024-02-10-at-8.41.55-AM-1920x925.png 1920w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1237\/2024\/02\/Screenshot-2024-02-10-at-8.41.55-AM-1440x693.png 1440w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1237\/2024\/02\/Screenshot-2024-02-10-at-8.41.55-AM-960x462.png 960w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1237\/2024\/02\/Screenshot-2024-02-10-at-8.41.55-AM-720x347.png 720w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1237\/2024\/02\/Screenshot-2024-02-10-at-8.41.55-AM-480x231.png 480w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1237\/2024\/02\/Screenshot-2024-02-10-at-8.41.55-AM-360x173.png 360w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1237\/2024\/02\/Screenshot-2024-02-10-at-8.41.55-AM-240x116.png 240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>That said, there are times you MUST paint in colder weather, such as when an inspector is coming to your condominium or if you need to paint your home to sell it before the spring.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>If you have to paint in the wintertime, here are our tips:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Use a good-quality <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><u>acrylic<\/u><\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> primer.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Choose a paint that is formulated for cold weather (Emerald by Sherwin Williams and Woodscapes are both rated for 35 degrees). \u00a0Check the paint can for temperature thresholds, or Google your paint formula to find out the recommended painting temperatures. <\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Be sure that after you stop painting, the temperature does not fall below the paint&#8217;s coldest threshold for 24 hours.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Both air temperatures and surface temperatures must stay above the temperature threshold of the paint.<\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Make sure the paint dries before dew forms.<\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Choose a time when there\u2019s a warm stretch of weather.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0 In our experience, February in New England often turns up 55-degree days. \u00a0If you can find a stretch of warmer days, you will have a better chance of ending up with a durable painting job.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Work when it&#8217;s warmest &#8211; In New England, this likely means between 10am and 3pm. \u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Keep the paint can inside and pour paint directly into your tray in small amounts. \u00a0This ensures the paint doesn&#8217;t get too cold while you&#8217;re working. \u00a0Cold paint will thicken, which makes it harder to apply and more likely to peel and blister.<\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">If the paint gets cold, it tends to thicken, which is not ideal.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">Thick coats are more likely to peel, so while it&#8217;s tempting to apply thicker coats, thin ones have the best chance of lasting.<\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing: 0.02em; font-size: 0.9375rem;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Anything removable (like shutters) can be removed and painted inside.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5178\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5178\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5178 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1237\/2024\/02\/Screenshot-2024-02-10-at-9.05.00-AM.png\" alt=\"White paint being poured into a black paint tray with a paint roller off to the side.\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1237\/2024\/02\/Screenshot-2024-02-10-at-9.05.00-AM-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1237\/2024\/02\/Screenshot-2024-02-10-at-9.05.00-AM-768x511.png 768w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1237\/2024\/02\/Screenshot-2024-02-10-at-9.05.00-AM-720x479.png 720w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1237\/2024\/02\/Screenshot-2024-02-10-at-9.05.00-AM-480x320.png 480w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1237\/2024\/02\/Screenshot-2024-02-10-at-9.05.00-AM-360x240.png 360w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1237\/2024\/02\/Screenshot-2024-02-10-at-9.05.00-AM-240x160.png 240w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1237\/2024\/02\/Screenshot-2024-02-10-at-9.05.00-AM-272x182.png 272w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1237\/2024\/02\/Screenshot-2024-02-10-at-9.05.00-AM.png 934w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5178\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pour paint only a little at a time into your paint tray so you&#8217;re using it up quickly, and it doesn&#8217;t have a chance to get cold. Keep the excess paint indoors so it stays as warm as possible.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><strong>The risks you take by painting in cold weather:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Here are a few of the problems you might see if you paint in cold weather:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Bubbling<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Blistering<\/li>\n<li>Reduced durability<\/li>\n<li>Difficult application of the paint<\/li>\n<li>Mildew and mold growth if the surface was too wet to paint<\/li>\n<li>Paint separation<\/li>\n<li>Dripping<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<strong>Don&#8217;t paint when the surface is wet:<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5177\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5177\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5177 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1237\/2024\/02\/Screenshot-2024-02-10-at-8.56.05-AM.png\" alt=\"Covered porch of a home with a chairs and a yellow front door\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1237\/2024\/02\/Screenshot-2024-02-10-at-8.56.05-AM-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1237\/2024\/02\/Screenshot-2024-02-10-at-8.56.05-AM-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1237\/2024\/02\/Screenshot-2024-02-10-at-8.56.05-AM-768x765.png 768w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1237\/2024\/02\/Screenshot-2024-02-10-at-8.56.05-AM-720x717.png 720w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1237\/2024\/02\/Screenshot-2024-02-10-at-8.56.05-AM-480x478.png 480w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1237\/2024\/02\/Screenshot-2024-02-10-at-8.56.05-AM-240x239.png 240w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1237\/2024\/02\/Screenshot-2024-02-10-at-8.56.05-AM-540x540.png 540w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1237\/2024\/02\/Screenshot-2024-02-10-at-8.56.05-AM.png 932w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5177\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong>Paint in covered areas for times when it&#8217;s too wet to paint outside. You should still test the covered areas with a moisture meter before painting.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Make sure the surface is dry.<\/li>\n<li>Use a moisture meter to ensure that the surface is dry enough to paint. \u00a0Different surfaces (concrete, wood, etc.) have different moisture thresholds. \u00a0For example, a reading of 12%+ on a moisture meter would suggest that wood is too wet to paint.<\/li>\n<li>Air humidity extends drying times. \u00a0It also suggests that rain is in the forecast. You&#8217;ll want to be sure you stop painting extra early to allow the paint to dry before the rain starts.<\/li>\n<li>An easy rule of thumb: \u00a0if the pavement on your driveway or street is wet, your home is likely far too damp to paint. \u00a0Once the pavement dries, you can start taking readings on your moisture meter. \u00a0Vertical surfaces have gravity on their side to help them shed water, so the sides of your home will be drier long before your (horizontal) deck top will be.<\/li>\n<li>Save any covered overhang areas (covered porches etc.) for days when it might be drizzling.<\/li>\n<li>Luckily, if paint is going to fail, it usually does so quickly. \u00a0Most times, bubbles will form underneath the paint, indicating that the surface was too wet when it was painted.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<b>Painting inside in colder weather:<\/b><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Painting your interior in the colder months is ideal for a number of reasons:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The air tends to be dryer (less humid), and therefore, the paint will dry faster. \u00a0This allows a second or third coat of paint to be applied quickly, usually on the same day. \u00a0Painting inside in hot, humid weather increases drying time and often requires fans and air conditioning to help dry the surface enough to apply multiple coats of paint.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Since they cannot paint exteriors, many painters experience a \u201cwinter slow season\u201d and provide homeowners <a href=\"https:\/\/certapro.com\/boston-south-shore\/discounts\/\">discounts<\/a> in the winter on their regular interior rates.\u00a0 In the Northeast, this runs from about mid-November through March.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2162\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2162\" style=\"width: 150px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2162 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1237\/2016\/10\/paige-photo.jpg\" alt=\"Paige NeJame\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2162\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong>Author:<\/strong> \u00a0Paige NeJame, CertaPro Painters of the South Shore and Boston.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Exterior painting in cold weather:\u00a0\u00a0 Key Takeaways from this article: Cold Weather Painting Challenges: Painting in temperatures below 50\u00b0F is not recommended and often voids warranties due to risks like bubbling, blistering, and reduced durability. 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