You would be hard pressed to find a homeowner that looks forward to the costs and mess associated with an painting their home exterior. While it can seem overwhelming, it’s important to stay on top of jobs like this to keep your home in good condition and avoid costly repairs. Quality work will make your home look better and stand up to the elements. Here’s how to know it’s time to paint the exterior of your home.

How Often Should You Paint?

One of the main reasons there is no set answer for how often you should paint your home exterior is because there are so many types of home materials. Within these materials, though, there are some rough timelines that you can attempt to follow. Remember that these are just straight estimates based on the material alone. Other factors will be playing a larger part in when it is time to paint your home exterior.

• Stucco: 5-6 years
• Painted Brick: 15-20 years
• Painted Wood Siding: 3-7 years
• Aluminum Siding: 5-6 years

Watch for the Signs

Of course, there are plenty of reasons that your exterior painting schedule can be thrown off track. It is always a good idea to get a professional painting company on site if the exterior of your home has experienced any damage. If you spot any chipping, cracking or peeling paint you’ll want to contact painting professionals. This is also true if you see fading or chalky-looking patches. Harsh weather, such as excessive rain or snow, direct sunlight, or high-speed winds will also cause your exterior paint to deteriorate faster.

Listen to Your Gut

How often you should paint your house is very individualized to each family. Trust your judgment in whether or not a room needs to be repainted. If there is a lot of wear and tear on the walls or the color just looks dull, then it’s probably time for a repaint. You should also take into consideration how well the original paint job was done. If it was done professionally and they took the right steps, it is likely to last longer.

Work with CertaPro Painters

CertaPro Painters are local painters on the Eastside know how to paint home exteriors that last. We offer weatherproofing services and other high-durability coatings. In addition to this, we’ll help you pick the best color for your home exterior. We have dedicated color consultants that will provide a free consultation with every project. All you have to do to get started is call us at 425-822-7024 or fill out our free, no-obligation form online. We look forward to working with you!