Why Fall is a Perfect Time for Exterior Painting Projects

This summer has been full of fun and sun, but now the kids are heading back to school and Fall is here. Way back in the Spring, you planned on painting the exterior of your home but somehow, it never got accomplished. No worries. You don’t have to wait until next summer to tackle your dingy facade, Fall is actually the perfect time to begin your exterior painting projects.

Here are 5 reasons why you should paint the exterior of your home this Fall.

Temperature

Professionals suggest painting the exterior of your home when it is between 50 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit outside. With some planning help from your weatherman, you can schedule your home painting project within these parameters easily in the Fall. The summer’s heat and humidity has passed and you have less chances of rain than you do in the Spring season. Embrace Fall’s mild temperatures and start your project now.

Humidity

When taking on a huge painting project, like a home exterior, you are smart to take a look at the outdoor conditions, like humidity before beginning. In places where summer is filled with high humidity, not factoring in for it when painting outdoors can cause all kinds of havoc with your project. Paint will not dry quickly enough when the air is too humid. This can trap the moisture inside the exterior of your home. This will cause mold, mildew, and eventually rot. During the Fall months, the humidity drops considerably. This allows paint to dry and adhere correctly.

Labor

Long before the Summer season begins, contractors are filling up their project schedules. It can be difficult to find reputable, professional painters during the summer. If you have a great painting company (like Certapro Painters) you picked to do the job, but they are booked for the entire summer, don’t hesitate to inquire about their Fall hours. You may have to wait a little while for your project to be completed. But being satisfied with a great result is worth the wait in the end.

Holidays

Every year, it seems that December comes faster and faster. The struggle to plan and prepare for the holidays gets more hectic each passing year it seems. However, if you plan early to have your home painting project completed in the Fall, this creates a fabulous backdrop for your celebrations, photo opportunities and can even give you the jump on your neighborhood’s holiday decoration competition.

Home Exterior Preparation for cold weather

Painting your home’s exterior in the Fall allows time to ensure your home is sealed against outdoor drafts and unwanted pests. Doing a thorough inspection of your home’s exterior prior to painting allows you to assess and repair windows, door frames, cracks and any water leaks. By fixing these issues prior to winter, you will avoid costly heating bills and other exterior problems during the colder months of the year. Planning strategically and being proactive can literally save you thousands of dollars.

Now that you know Fall is a great time to complete your exterior painting project, call Certapro Painters to schedule an estimate today!