Determining when painting needs to be done
Kathy Wright • March 27, 2021
Don't wait too long- you will pay in the long run!
Homeowners often ask: How do I know when my house needs to be painted?
Here are some reasons:
1) Living near saltwater- Wind picks up saltwater in the air and gets on the house
2) If plants or hanging trees are close to the house- Over time they can grow into the siding- We see a lot of rotted wood in these situations
3 ) If heavily treed area – More mold and Mildew. Are more prone to rot since the siding doesn’t dry out
It all l depends on Exposure and the Elements
Also, many Washington homes framing of the house contains “tails”. For the fascia of the house, these are the corner edge pieces that hang past the gutters and are exposed. They can tend to rot out. At the first signs of rot, getting a painting contractor out to inspect the home is a must! If caught early, these can be repaired as part of the paint job. If you wait too long, then carpentry needs to be replaced which is more costly.
Of course, many homeowners don’t have these conditions, and just want to change the color for a whole new look!
By late April and early May, Western Washington begins to see a shift in the weather. The heavier winter rains have eased up, temperatures are getting warmer and more consistent, and everything outside is beginning to grow again. At the same time, it’s common to look around the yard and feel like things didn’t quite get the attention they needed earlier in the season. If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Many homeowners find themselves only partway through their spring yard cleanup or still waiting for the right time to get started. Between wet conditions, busy schedules, and the sheer amount of debris that builds up over the winter, it’s easy for cleanup to get delayed. The good news is that you haven’t missed your window. Whether you’re starting fresh or picking up where you left off, this point in the season is a practical time to get everything into shape before late spring growth really takes off. A focused spring yard cleanup now can go a long way toward improving how your yard looks, drains, and grows over the next few months. Whether you’re catching up on what winter left behind or finishing the last few steps of your spring yard cleanup checklist, this is a practical time to reset your outdoor space and set yourself up for a smoother, more manageable season ahead.
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