{"id":1638,"date":"2019-06-10T10:38:53","date_gmt":"2019-06-10T14:38:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/long-beach-ca.certapro.com\/?post_type=community&p=1638"},"modified":"2024-05-19T21:25:55","modified_gmt":"2024-05-20T01:25:55","slug":"is-it-time-to-paint-my-house-5-signs","status":"publish","type":"community","link":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/long-beach-ca\/community\/is-it-time-to-paint-my-house-5-signs\/","title":{"rendered":"Is it time to paint my house? 5 Signs"},"content":{"rendered":"

The paint on your home is the first defense against the elements. The weather is nice so it\u2019s time to get outdoors and give your home a once over. Procrastinating with this project could add up to costly repairs. Your home could be telling you it\u2019s time to paint. Here are 5 signs it\u2019s time for house painting from the expert exterior house painters<\/a> at CertaPro of Long Beach, CA.<\/p>\n

Imperfections\"\"<\/a><\/h2>\n

Your home\u2019s first battle cry shows up in the form of imperfections in your paint.<\/strong> Flaking, bubbles, cracks, and other issues are signs that there could be mold or rot lurking below the surface. Addressing these issues as quickly as possible will keep them from spreading. Once water infiltrates your paint, the protection of your home will stop.<\/p>\n

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Faded Paint\"\"<\/a><\/h2>\n

Faded paint doesn\u2019t look good and doesn\u2019t bring good news.<\/strong> Uneven fading is definitely something to bring in a professional to investigate. There could be underlying damage that needs to be addressed. If the paint is faded overall, chances are the paint is reaching the end of its life. Replacing it with a new coat will not only add protection to your home, but it will also make you the envy of your neighbors.<\/p>\n

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Hardened Caulk Around Windows<\/h2>\n

Window inspections are a necessary chore when looking over your home.<\/strong> Beyond allowing drafts and moisture to get into your walls, the cracks can make your home look decrepit. If the caulk is hard, that\u2019s a good sign it\u2019s time to replace it and consider a paint job.<\/p>\n

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Increase Curb Appeal<\/h2>\n

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If the plan is to put your home on the market, it\u2019s always a good idea to look at the exterior paint.<\/strong> Your outside paint will make the first impression on a potential buyer. Consult a professional to find out the cost to paint the exterior of your home, and a realtor to see what the new paint could net you at the closing table.<\/p>\n

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Can\u2019t Remember How Long it\u2019s Been<\/h2>\n

If you don\u2019t recall when the last time you painted your home was, chances are, it\u2019s time again.<\/strong> This is a big, and costly chore that you are likely to bank in your memory. If that\u2019s not the case, likely your paint is ready for replacement. Exterior paint is only made to hold up to the elements for a certain amount of time. Here is how often you can expect to paint based on the material your home uses as exterior cladding:<\/p>\n

Wood siding – 5-7 years, or sooner if it is stained.
\nAluminum siding – 5 years.
\nStucco homes – every 5-6 years.
\nHomes with newer materials, like cement fiberboard siding – 10+ years.
\nBrick – occasional cleaning, if it\u2019s not painted. Painted brick – 15 years.<\/p>\n

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Pros<\/h2>\n

If you find any of these issues occurring on the exterior of your home or are not sure if it\u2019s time to paint, call in a professional to help you determine the timeline of a new paint job. The pros at CertaPro Painters of Long Beach can give you a free, in-home estimate<\/a> at your convenience.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The paint on your home is the first defense against the elements. The weather is nice so it\u2019s time to get outdoors and give your home a once over. Procrastinating with this project could add up to costly repairs. Your home could be telling you it\u2019s time to paint. Here are 5 signs it\u2019s timeRead 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":[48,64,41],"tags":[89],"class_list":["post-1638","community","type-community","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-certapro-painters","category-q-a","category-residential-painting","tag-exterior-painting"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/long-beach-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/community\/1638","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/long-beach-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/community"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/long-beach-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/community"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/long-beach-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/41"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/long-beach-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1638"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/long-beach-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/community\/1638\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/long-beach-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1638"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/long-beach-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1638"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/long-beach-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1638"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}