Some people don't think of hiring a painter for exterior work other than, well, painting. However, there are a variety of spring cleaning repairs your painter can tackle, revitalizing it after the winter's rough treatment.
Time to Paint or Refinish? Check for These Warning Signs around Your Home's Exterior
- Caulking and weatherstripping – Caulk can get old and start to dry rot. If you notice flaking or peeling, give a little tug. If the piece snaps off in your fingers, or starts to pull more off with it, you probably should reseal and reapply.
- Support columns and handrails – Check for flaking, softness, or rot, especially around the base where the supports stay in contact with moisture. A professional painter can rebuild and reseal small damages and prevent much larger and more costly repairs down the road.
- Siding and decks – Exposed to the sun, freezing elements, heat and ice, your exterior wood structures are especially prone to dry rot and decay. Restaining or resealing can stop the aging process and add years to the life of your home and outside structures.
- Windows and exterior doors – Examine the seals around windows, the corners and edges of your doors, particularly on exterior doors that lead to basements and at the bottom of stairwells. Keep moisture outside, and when your outer wall of defense is under attack from water and weather, send reinforcements: sand, clean and recoat. "An ounce of sealant is a pound of cure," as they say.
- Siding - When you ask yourself, "Should I paint my house's exterior?" many questions come to mind. What material is your outer siding? Can you paint vinyl or metal? What about brick? The answer is yes, there is a paint product for all types of exteriors. A professional paint company can help you weed through the piles of information to find the right product for your situation.
Do You Want Help Repainting Your Home's Exterior?
We would love to talk with you and answer any questions. We have painted home exteriors in the Central Connecticut area for 36 years. Call us: 860-628-8923, or contact us online.
