How to Determine if Your Indiana Home Needs an Exterior Repaint This Spring

As the winter season comes to a close, it’s time to start thinking about repainting the exterior of your home to give it a fresh, new look. Of course, if you’re like most homeowners, you may be wondering if your home really needs to be repainted this spring. The truth of the matter is that if your exterior paint is fading, cracking, stained or peeling, it’s time to repaint, but let’s take a look at some signs that it’s definitely time to repaint your house.

1. Fading or Peeling Paint on the Outside of Your Home

If you notice that the paint on your home is fading or peeling, it may be time to call some professional residential exterior painters to repaint your home. Fading paint simply means that the paint is at the end of its useful life, but peeling paint is a larger problem. The paint on the exterior of your home acts as a weather barrier to protect the surface beneath. When the paint starts to peel from the surface, it allows water and moisture into the exterior walls of your home, and that can lead to additional damage.

2. Cracking or Splitting Exterior Paint

If the paint on your home is cracking or splitting, this can be a sign that the wood underneath is starting to deteriorate. The good news is that if you catch this type of damage early, you may only need a fresh coat of paint to protect the exterior of your home from further damage.

3. Dirty or Stained Exterior Siding

Over time, the exterior of your home can become dirty or stained. In many instances, a good power washing can remove this filth. However, if a good cleaning doesn’t help, it’s time to repaint.

4. Chalky Residue on the Exterior of Your Home

If you notice a chalky residue on the surface of your home, it’s a sign that the paint is breaking down and no longer protecting your home from the elements. In this instance, it’s definitely time to schedule an appointment with some professional residential exterior painters in order to freshen up the outside of your home.

5. You’ve Noticed Fungal Growth or Mold

If you notice fungal growth or mold on the exterior of your home, it is important to address it right away. This is a sign that the exterior of your home is becoming damaged by moisture. An exterior painting professional can examine this type of damage to determine if your home just needs a good cleaning to remove the organic matter and a fresh coat of paint or if some of the exterior cladding needs to be replaced before your home is repainted.

6. Your Exterior Paint Is Outdated or Old

What color is your exterior paint? If your home was painted in a trendy color a few years ago, it may now look dated. Additionally, exterior house paint typically only lasts 5 to 10 years with proper cleaning. If your home’s paint is more than 5 years old, it may be time to take a walk around the exterior, looking for signs of wear and tear and damage.

Exterior Painting With Dutchpopp Painting in Carmel IN

Did you know that exterior siding can last well over 50 years if you keep it well-maintained? It’s true, and part of keeping your home’s exterior in good condition involves having it painted every few years. At Dutchpopp Painting in Carmel IN, we paint all types of home exteriors, including wood, vinyl and composite siding as well as brick and stucco. If your home is showing any of the signs of wear and tear above, it’s time to start thinking about repainting your home.

To schedule an initial consultation for exterior home repainting, give us a call at 317-268-8938.