4 Reasons to Paint Your House This Spring
When is the best time of year for professional house painting? Most of the experts will say spring, but you may be wondering why. We outline four reasons to call M. Brett Painting this spring to schedule an exterior painting job before summer weather arrives and New England weather conditions drastically change.
1. Spring Has Ideal Conditions for Painting
Paint responds best to dry air and mild temperatures. These conditions are the best for the application, adhesion and drying of paint on the surface of your home. What about the other three seasons?
In the summer, extremely warm temperatures can cause paint to dry too fast while in the winter, it does not dry fast enough. Fall weather brings brisk winds that can kick up contaminants that stick to the exterior of your house. Spring weather is just right!
2. The Effects of Winter Weather
After a long New England winter, every home could use a professional pressure washing to remove dirt and debris buildup. This kind of weather wreaks havoc on your home in more ways than one! The accumulation of moisture from snow, ice and freezing rain can lead paint to prematurely crack, peel and flake off. This can also occur as the result of sudden temperature changes, when the wood structure of your house swells and contracts.
3. Improve Your Home’s Curb Appeal
Spring is a popular season for house hunting and homebuying. The weather is nice for touring grounds and sellers do not have to worry about potential buyers dragging winter weather inside.
The exterior of your home forms the first impression; will visitors see chipped paint and faded trim or a fresh paint job? If you’re putting your home on the market, repaint with neutral tones like gray, tan, white or blue that are not offensively bright.
4. Increase Your Home’s Overall Value
Improvements made to your home almost always increase its resale value, whether you add an attached garage, remodel the kitchen or build a small guess house. When it comes to repainting, an exterior refresh can do the same. Even if your home is older than others for sale in the neighborhood, a new paint job can spruce up its appearance for potential buyers.
Looking for a professional painting company that can improve the look of your New England home with long-lasting results? Contact M. Brett Painting Company today to get your spring home improvement project started!