Exterior Painting Checklist for your Coastal New Jersey Home

Exterior maintenance on your home should never be ignored, especially in coastal areas like ours. The best approach to keep your home’s exterior in good shape is to stay on top of it. Large scale projects will eventually become unavoidable, but keeping repairs in check between will buy you some time. Here’s an exterior painting checklist for your coastal New Jersey home.

Our proximity to the ocean is something we cherish, but weather fluctuations and environmental conditions are strong and vast. Your property can start off a winter weather season in pristine condition and quickly fall apart. With the first thaw of spring, it’s important to take note of damage the salty wind and freezing precipitation have done. If you find anything, you should consult the pros and schedule repairs post haste.

How Can You Protect and Preserve Your Coastal NJ Home?

Monitor

Keeping an eye on your paint will alert you to any failures early on. By looking for cracking and peeling, you’re remaining vigilant against water intrusion. Waiting for a total paint failure will surely mean you are dealing with a more costly repair and repainting. Head it off early to save money and heartache.

Wash

Our air blowing off the ocean brings in with it corrosive salt and other contaminants that are harmful to paint and stains. A regular pressure washing of your home will remove these chemicals and protect your paint film.

Refinish

Paint is important, but so is stain. Stain will protect the wooden elements surrounding your home. Remember to refinish your fences, decks and porches with regularity to keep the wood safe from rot. Even with the best maintenance, our locale means more often replacement of wooden additions.

Caulk

Sealant is so often overlooked when homeowners inspect their exteriors. Caulking provides a seal between structures and windows, trim and doors. These seals prevent moisture and pests from getting into your house. From freezing and thawing, the caulk gets brittle and cracks or falls off. Repair the caulk when you notice the failure. There are paintable caulks that allow you to paint over repairs once it’s dry, making the repair invisible.

Repair

Wood in this particular area is subject to salty breezes and the deterioration that comes with it. When rot begins to set in, it must be addressed. Most painting companies offer at least minimal repair services of this sort. They will also be able to recommend stains and paints to preserve the wood you do have and postpone further failure.

Partner

Finding a painting and repair company you trust for repeated repairs and maintenance will set your home up for success. Using qualified professionals for each repair and inspection will allow you to catch all problems early and have them repaired expeditiously. Using the same company also allows you to keep track of when changes in paint and repairs were made, as well as always know what color is on that wall. As a fringe benefit, you’ll always have a bright and fresh home waiting to greet you.

Contact

CertaPro Painters of Eastern Monmouth County is here for all of your repair and painting needs. Contact us today to set up an estimate appointment and get started on your annual inspection and repairs. We paint lives, not homes!