Discussing everything that has to do with Exterior Painting. The exterior of your home is exposed to different weather conditions throughout the year. All of which causes different damages to your home. From dealing with wood rot to water damage from a leaky roof. We will discuss different preventative measures homeowners can take to protect their investment.

8 Questions to Ask When Hiring an Exterior Painter

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One of the largest expenses in home maintenance is exterior house painting. Unless you have a long-term relationship with a trusted painting contractor, you will be in the market to hire someone. Pricing from painting contractors can vary widely, depending upon the experience and business model of the contractor.

A contractor not paying insurance and hiring illegal workers on a cash basis will cost significantly less than a contractor who has a long track record, insurance, and paying legally required taxes. A company who prioritizes production will likely cost less than a company that prioritizes quality. The discerning consumer doesn’t expect to purchase a BMW for the price of a Kia, nor should a high-end paint contactor cost the same as a fly-by night contractor. 

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How Long will the Paint Job Last?

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As a painting contractor one of the most frequently asked questions is: how long will the paint job last? My stock answer is, it depends on a lot of variable factors. I suppose the average number of years is around five. Some of the factors determining the length of a paint job are the types of wood used by the builder and environmental conditions. For instance, a waterfront home is challenged by the worst of conditions, and it’s not uncommon for the side facing the water to need a maintenance coat within three years or less. On the North Shore most homes are affected by the ocean’s moisture, even if you live a quarter mile away. Read more

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The Truth About Wooden Decks

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Of all the surfaces decks require the greatest maintenance, but they can have the greatest beauty and and offer the most satisfaction to the home owner. Being a flat surface decks are blanketed with snow and ice in the winter and in the remaining months water sits on top as they often bake in the sun and suffer the wear of furniture and human traffic grinding grit into the surface. Condensation also gathers on decks, making them prone to mildew, and the constant wet/dry cycle shortens the life of the application. Read more

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