Why You Should Paint Your House in Spring

When it comes to painting your home, three seasons have ideal weather: spring, summer and fall. However, not every day is perfect. Fall can be a bit too chilly spring conditions can be wet and hot summer days can be too sunny.

Out of all three, spring tends to have the most consistent weather for exterior painting. Planting and landscaping projects are also common around this time of year. By adding a protective finish to your home early on, you won’t have to worry about any interruptions when you lay down the mulch. Aside from this convenience, why else should you paint the outside of your home in spring?

1. Better Temperature

The “perfect” temperature for painting is above 50 degrees Fahrenheit, but not much higher, as heat can cause the paint to dry too quickly and form poorly.

2. It’s Right After Winter

It’s no secret that winter causes stress to our homes. However, the weather warming up doesn’t mean the wear and damage go away. In response, getting the job done earlier essentially renews your home’s exterior, which then fortifies it against the elements.

At the same time, the temperature fluctuations in spring might actually make that winter damage worse. When the temperatures go from high to low too quickly, paint can expand and flake off, which exacerbates other issues, like rotting wood underneath. If you wait until summer, you could be facing a far more extensive job.

3. Peak of the Real Estate Market

The real estate market has peaks and valleys during the year and spring is considered its high point. If you’re planning to take advantage of more interested buyers, it’s best to wait until the weather warms up, paint and spruce up your property, then schedule an open house.

4. Late Spring Has Optimal Conditions

After the cool air and rain of spring’s beginning and before the heat of summer hits, late spring has the perfect conditions for painting outdoors: less moisture in the air, fewer showers and more daylight hours. The result means your paint job is more likely to stick and the chances of paint failure decrease.

However, along with these benefits, spring can have its downsides. The sun may be more focused on one side of the house, wind can stir up debris which sticks to paint and there’s always the threat of rain. When there’s a stretch of a few nice days for a project, schedule an exterior paint job with M. Brett. Contact us to learn more or to make an appointment.