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<\/h3>\nIf you\u2019ve lived on the South Shore or anywhere near the Boston coast for long, you know our Northeast climate doesn\u2019t make it easy on our homes. Salt air, freezing winters, hot, humid summers all take a toll on your home\u2019s exterior paint. And while paint and stain protect your home, the proper prep, products, and timing are what keep it looking fresh year after year.<\/p>\n
<\/h3>\nFor homes near the ocean, from Quincy to the Cape, the constant exposure to salt air, wind, and rain coming off the ocean is almost like having your home constantly power washed. This type of constant pressure on your home\u2019s shingles and clapboards will degrade the paint or stain much faster than homes inland.<\/p>\n
Boston-area winters are harsh on wood. When temperatures jump above freezing during the day and drop again at night, any trapped moisture in wood or brick expands and contracts. That movement cracks paint and opens gaps in caulking. Flexible, elastomeric coatings and modern sealants can move with the surface, keeping water out and your paint intact.<\/p>\n
Late summer humidity can lead to the growth of mildew and mold, especially on shaded areas of the house and around trim. Choosing paints with built-in mildew prevention helps, but so does maintenance: washing your home once a year with a gentle cleaning solution can prevent spores from setting in. Cutting back trees and bushes near your home to allow more sunlight will help as well.<\/p>\n
Much of the South Shore\u2019s housing stock \u2014 Capes, Colonials, and Federals \u2014 dates back decades, and even centuries. Older wood on clapboards and trim is softer and more absorbent. It needs breathable coatings that allow moisture vapor to escape. Stain that penetrates into wood (vs. paint that sits on top) will help keep the wood protected from the inside out.<\/p>\n
Painting in New England is a seasonal sport. Exterior work typically runs from late April through October, depending on temperature and dew point. Paint cures best between 50\u00b0\u201385\u00b0F and in dry conditions. If you push too late into fall or start too early in spring, moisture in the air or on the surface can compromise adhesion. CertaPro Painters will never risk painting in temperatures that are too cold, and our field staff carry moisture meters to ensure we are never painting in conditions that are too wet.<\/p>\n
Not all paints and stains are created equal. For South Shore homes, look for 100% acrylic paints rated for coastal or high-moisture conditions \u2014 or better yet, a high-quality stain like Sherwin-Williams Woodscapes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n A well-maintained exterior paint job for a home directly on the Atlantic Ocean in our region should last 3\u20137 years, provided it receives proper upkeep. Keep shrubs trimmed away from siding, clean your gutters, and inspect high-exposure areas (like window sills and fascia boards) every spring. Small touch-ups can prevent large-scale repainting and staining later.<\/p>\n Painting in coastal New England isn\u2019t just about using historic colors \u2014 it\u2019s about preparation, protection, and timing. When you work with professionals who understand South Shore weather patterns and materials, your paint job doesn\u2019t just look beautiful, it actually lasts.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re considering repainting your home this year, we\u2019d be happy to walk you through the best products and timing.<\/p>\n Call us:<\/strong> (781) 585-7246 If you\u2019ve lived on the South Shore or anywhere near the Boston coast for long, you know our Northeast climate doesn\u2019t make it easy on our homes. Salt air, freezing winters, hot, humid summers all take a toll on your home\u2019s exterior paint. And while paint and stain protect your home, the proper prep, products,Read the full article <\/em><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":41,"featured_media":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","template":"","format":"standard","categories":[67],"tags":[389,38],"class_list":["post-5855","community","type-community","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-exterior","tag-exterior","tag-exterior-painting"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/boston-south-shore\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/community\/5855","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/boston-south-shore\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/community"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/boston-south-shore\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/community"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/boston-south-shore\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/41"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/boston-south-shore\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5855"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/boston-south-shore\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/community\/5855\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/boston-south-shore\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5855"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/boston-south-shore\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5855"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/boston-south-shore\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5855"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}7. Regular Maintenance Keeps Paint Jobs Lasting Longer<\/h3>\n
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\nWe\u2019re happy to answer your questions, even if you\u2019re doing the project yourself.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"