Six signs that tell you it’s time to paint the exterior of your house

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INTRODUCTION
You can tell it is time to repaint the exterior
of your home by observing the condition of your
house. Do you see a nicely painted exterior that
shows no signs of age or do you see a house that
is showing less than perfect paint? Gonzalez
Painters Contractors has expertise in exterior
house painting and can help you if youre
considering repainting. Lets look at six signs
that tell you its time to paint the exterior of
your house in Raleigh NC.
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SIX SIGNS THAT TELL YOU ITS TIME TO PAINT THE
EXTERIOR OF YOUR HOUSE.

1. Paint Shows Signs of Wear
2. Faded and Discolored Paint
3. Cracked and Shrinking Caulk
4. Youre Putting the House on the Market
5. New Construction
6. Its Been Five to Seven Years

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1 PAINT SHOWS SIGNS OF WEAR
If the paint is wearing, it might be bubbling,
flaking, or cracking. Years of blazing sunshine,
humidity, and icy winters can cause paint to
flake and crack. Bubbling or cracked paint might
indicate that you have wet rot, dry rot, or mold
beneath the surface. To paint, replace any
damaged parts before painting because the new
paint wont adhere to rotted wood.
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2 FADED AND DISCOLORED PAINT
When you see faded and discolored paint, you may
find more than just an aging issue. Sun bleaching
can cause the paint to fade but so can water
intrusion. Paint fades over time in the sunlight
and can be difficult to notice because it happens
slowly. Dark paint colors will fade quicker than
lighter colors.
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3 CRACKED AND SHRINKING CAULK
Only a professional painter should attempt
exterior painting. After loose, crumbling
caulkor paintis found between trim pieces, near
the edges of siding, or elsewhere on the house,
it is time to re-caulk and repaints the exterior.
This will avoid potential water damage to the
siding and better protect the exterior from
further damage.
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4 YOURE PUTTING THE HOUSE ON THE MARKET
The appeal of the exterior of a house can have a
major effect on potential buyers the curb appeal
is never more important than when a house goes on
the market. If the paint job is old or poorly
done, it reflects badly on the entire home. New
paint can make your house look modern, clean, and
inviting.
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5 NEW CONSTRUCTION
Contractors typically use pre-primed wood and
only one coat of paint when building new
construction. If you have a new house, ask your
builder how many coats of paint were applied at
the time of construction. If it was only one or
two coats, it isnt protecting very well because
most contractors use cheaper paint instead of
high-quality paint. If you have a new
construction home and dont know how the initial
painting process was done, consider painting
within five years of construction to ensure there
is a solid layer of protection before there is
time for a lot of damage to occur.
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6 ITS BEEN FIVE TO SEVEN YEARS
When the average life of an exterior paint job is
up to seven years, its time to repaint. The wood
may be more susceptible to damage from the
elements in drier climates, so painting may need
to be done more often. Paint lasts different
lengths of time in different climates. In the
Midwest, for example, paint should be repainted
every three to seven years, while in the
Southwest climate, it can last seven to 10 years.
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RALEIGH PAINTING COMPANY
If you looking for an exterior house painter or
need professional advice? Gonzalez Painters
Contractors Inc is a reputed Raleigh painting
company, and they can suggest you best advice for
your interior and exterior painting in Raleigh
and surrounding areas. For free inspection,
estimation, and interior and exterior home
painters in Raleigh NC call us at 919-295-2771,
984-278-7304.
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GONZALEZ PAINTERS CONTRACTORS
Address 4301 Bennett Memorial Rd, Durham, NC
27705 Phone [phone], (984)
278-7304 Working Hours Monday - Friday 800 AM
to 500 PM, Saturdays 900 AM to 100 PM,
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