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When Do I Need to Repaint the Exterior of My Home?

With spring right around the corner, this is the perfect time to determine if your home's exterior requires repainting and/or seasonal repairs. The extreme climate conditions of the Southeast can quickly devalue your home or property within a few short years.

Extreme flunctuations in temperature and air pollution combined with moisture and heavy rains are prime causes of wood rot, mildew and algae.

Here is a handy Check-up list to quickly evaluate the condition of your home's exterior surfaces:

1. Chalking

Chalking on painted surfaces (Stucco, Wood etc) is a fine powder that easily rubs off on your hand. Over time chalking causes colors to fade - failing to protect the exterior surfaces properly.

2. Cracking

The painted surface has started to split resulting in unsightly cracking. If the cracking paint isn't repaired, in time the paint will start to flake and peel off. Another serious cracked pattern in the paint, called alligatoring, results in deep fissures resembling alligator skin.

3. Mildew & Algae

Usually appearing as tiny black or gray spots over exterior surfaces. This is a direct result of excessive moisture and poor air circulation. Mildew unchecked can lead to paint cracking or flaking and can shorten the life span of the paint.

4. Blisterring

All or some layers of the paint start to peel off and bubble. Moisture is seeping into the wood at unpainted joints or even coming through from the interior leading to disrepair.

5. Loose Caulking

Loose Caulking around door frames, window panes/frames and lanai ceilings can lead to destructive wood rot and further repairs.

6. Discoloration

Fading paint color can be a sympton of chaulking or excessive weathering.

If you see any of the above warning signs or simply want to update your home's curb appeal, simply contact Flawless Painting™ today for a no obligation - Free Estimate. One of our professionally trained consultants will provide a comprehensive evaluation of your homes' exterior condition with a detailed proposal to restore it's beauty while protecting your investment for many years to come!

FYI - It should come as no surprise that surveys show that painting the exterior of your home results in the greatest return on your investment when compared to other improvements done for selling purposes.

Our goal at Flawless Painting™ is to help protect your greatest investment, your home, for today and for many years to come!

“I just wanted to once again confirm my complete satisfaction in the work performed by your company, Flawless Painting™, in painting both the interior and exterior of my Crooked Creek home. Alberto and his crew exceeded my every expectation in performing their duties, protecting our home and acting courteously to my family. Equally so, I appreciate your personal time in offering honest evaluations of existing paint conditions and in your recommendations of paint formulas to preserve my painting investment.”

William Arrington, Crooked Creek, Alpharetta, GA

When Do I Need to Repaint the Exterior of My Home?