How Often Should I Paint My House?

To figure how much life you have left in your paint, you need to know what brand paint was used to paint your home initially. If there was a high quality paint used you could get possibly get 8 years life out of it. If you have a Hardie Home, you can expect 10 or more years for the life of the paint.

Climate: Climate is another huge factor to think about when you are thinking about getting some painting done. If you live in the sunny warm climate of Texas and the sun is always beating on your home, it can cause some serious wear and color fading to happen on the side of your home that gets direct sun.

The Landscape: Nearby trees, shrubbery and automatic sprinkler systems help to keep the house  constantly damp or moist, but because of these factors many times the paint will seep in this water and it can make it peel and lose its elasticity.

Myths: The biggest myth out there is that Aluminum siding never needs to be painted ever again, but just like anything it eventually fades and becomes discolored. The key is to paint before it’s really bad. You could always consult a service provider for an free evaluation and estimate. Maintaining your paint job will not only keep your home always looking its best, it will also reduce the risk of dry-rot, termites and other costly problems that come from neglect. In Texas and all of the DFW, Exterior Painting needs to happen every 5 to 8 years.