Preparing Your Home for Spring!
Posted on February 28, 2023
As if on cue every spring, homeowners emerge from their warm houses to see the damage that winter has done on their home. Here are a few reasons as to why exterior painting should be first on your to-do list as you do a spring refresh!
Winter Damage
Winter is not kind to your house. The conditions can take a toll on paint, even when it’s relatively new. With the first thaw, you should inspect the exterior of your home looking particularly for cracking, peeling, bubbling, chipping, or other signs of water and wind damage. Scheduling an exterior painting job will allow the damage to be repaired and painted before things take a turn for the worst. Even if there is no damage to contend with, paint only lasts 10-20 years. An exterior paint job will get your home cleaned up and protected from the summer sun.
Temperatures to Cure
Spring temperatures tend to remain moderate and lack moisture. This gives the painters an excellent temperature to paint your home and for the paint itself a good dry time to cure. If the mercury is too high or low, the paint will lose viscosity and make the application much harder. Dew and moisture at night can create a lousy paint film and create bubbles in your finish.
Paint Before Other Projects
If you have other projects to take care of outside your house, it’s a good idea to paint first. It is much harder to paint around newly planted gardens and freshly stained decks. Start with the most significant project that has the potential to cause issues with the other projects, then work your way down the list.
Summer Season
Getting your house in order in the spring will free up your time during the summer. The winter dinginess will be long gone, imperfections will be fixed, and you’ll be set up to host your first summer barbecue when the mood strikes. By scheduling your painting now, you’ll also have the opportunity to fill your schedule with things you’d like to do such as gardening, sports, and vacations!
When should I paint my home’s exterior?
Scheduling a big project like an exterior painting project never seems to be very convenient, but it must be done. Homeowners often ask when the best time of year to paint is. While the traditional painting season is summer, you could get your project taken care of more efficiently by starting this spring.
Do You Need Help?
Our team of professionals at CertaPro Painters of Markham, ON are here and ready to help you with your painting project! They are experts at knowing when the temperature is right, and when the weather will cooperate to get you the best-finished product for your home. Get started today by scheduling a free, in-home estimate.
