How To Hurricane Proof Your Exterior
Painting your house isn’t just about aesthetics. Painting your house is part of proper home maintenance and protecting the investment you have made in your home. The Houston sun and storms can provide quite the beating on your home’s exterior. Here are the products, colors, application methods and techniques we use to ensure your home is protected.
Which paint products are best for Houston?
As professional painting contractors we recommend acrylic exterior paints to protect your home’s exterior. Acrylics are known for their durability and mildew resistance. Choose an exterior paint with a UV protective coating that can shield your home from the Houston sun’s harmful ultraviolet rays.
Which paint sheens are best for Houston?
A few different factors can affect your decision on which sheen is right for you but when it comes to weather resistance we would recommend a satin sheen to add another protective layer to your homes exterior surface.
Which colors are best for Houston?
Use light colors. Light colors reflect the sun where as dark colors absorb the heat. To keep your home protected and prevent fading, make your paint job last and choose a lighter color. Studies show painting your house a dark color can increase your electric bill by 2 percent. Instead choose a color that won’t absorb all that heat. If your house has vinyl siding it is even more essential to make sure you are using a vinyl safe color on your house to prevent the vinyl from warping.
Remember: Even if the paint products you use on your home are the best but are not applied correctly you could run into adhesion problems and experience flaking and peeling
How often do I need to paint my house in Houston, Texas?
Every 5-7 years. This depends on if your home is facing north or south, sun exposure, what products were used previously and what kind of annual maintenance has been done.
What are other considerations for Houston home owners?
Is the paint mold and mildew resistant? Houston, Texas receives a lot of hurricanes and storms. Between that and the humidity it creates a breeding ground for mildew. Use a mildew resistant paint to prevent mildew from appearing.
What are other factors to protect your home’s exterior.
Seal gaps and cracks. Wood expands and contracts over time due to heat and moisture exposure. Make sure all the gaps and cracks are sealed so moisture can’t get in there and create wood rot.
If there is any wood rot on your home the wood needs to be replaced. We recommend replacing any rotten wood and then priming it with a slow drying oil based primer to ensure the repair is fully sealed.
Just follow these steps!
If you decide to have your home’s exterior professionally painted make sure the company follows all these steps as well as provides a warranty on the work. If the painting company follows all of these steps there should not be a problem but a 2 year warranty ensures that they guarantee their work and you can rest assured when the storms come.
If your home is ready for a fresh paint job or you have more concerns about if your home is protected feel free to give us a call. We provide expert painting services in Sugar Land, Richmond and the Missouri City area using premium products to ensure your home’s exterior is protected. We also provide a 2 year warranty on all of our work so that you can know your house’s exterior is safe and your investment is protected. Click here to schedule a free estimate.
