Beat the Heat: Durable Exterior Paints for Milwaukee Homes This Summer
Posted on May 14, 2025
Summer in Milwaukee brings more than sunshine—it brings scorching heat, elevated humidity, and unpredictable storms. For homeowners, this means exterior surfaces are under constant stress. If your home’s paint is fading, blistering, or peeling, it may be time to consider a summer repaint with heat-resistant and moisture-repelling formulas.
At CertaPro Painters® of Milwaukee, WI, we specialize in exterior paints and paint services that are built to withstand Midwest summers.
How Summer Heat Impacts Your Exterior Paint
The intense sun and high UV index common in northern Illinois summers can cause rapid deterioration in substandard paint products. Combined with the region’s humidity and occasional wind-driven storms, your paint job needs to be both flexible and fade-resistant.
Common problems during summer:
- Color fading due to UV exposure
- Cracking and peeling from rapid expansion and contraction
- Mold and mildew in shaded or moisture-prone areas
- Blistering caused by trapped moisture
Best Exterior Paints for Summer Durability
Our team recommends high-performance paints that are specifically designed to hold up under extreme weather conditions.
1. 100% Acrylic Latex Paint
These are a top choice for homes in Milwaukee because they provide excellent adhesion, flexibility, and resistance to UV rays and moisture.
- Ideal for: Wood, vinyl, and fiber cement siding
- Key benefit: Maintains vibrant color and structure in fluctuating temperatures
2. Elastomeric Coatings
For stucco or masonry surfaces, elastomeric paint offers a thicker, rubber-like barrier that protects against water penetration and surface cracking.
- Ideal for: Brick and stucco homes
- Key benefit: Expands and contracts with your exterior as temperatures rise and fall
3. Paints with Built-In Mildew Resistance
If your home has shaded areas or is near landscaping that traps moisture, we use specialty paints with anti-microbial properties that reduce the risk of mold and mildew growth.
Why Choose CertaPro Painters® for Your Milwaukee Home
Though based in Milwaukee, we proudly serve neighboring communities including Schaumburg, offering expert insight and service backed by the CertaPro brand.
What you can expect:
- Free, detailed estimates
- Knowledge of local weather and building materials
- Use of premium, weather-resistant paints
- Clean, respectful crews and on-time project delivery
We tailor every exterior paint project to the home’s style, surface, and surroundings, so you get a beautiful finish that stands up to summer heat and beyond.
Schedule Your Exterior Repaint Before Peak Summer Hits
Now’s the time to refresh your home’s exterior and protect it from another harsh season of sun, storms, and humidity. Don’t wait until the damage sets in—get ahead with professional painting services from CertaPro Painters® of Milwaukee, WI.
