3 Reasons You Should Invest In Exterior Painting

Your home is probably your pride and joy. You spend a lot of your indoor time cleaning it and looking after it, but do you take care of the outside as often as you should? You cut the grass and you clean your gutters regularly like you’re supposed to, but do you ever think about the old, chipping paint peeling off of the side of your house? Pause and think for a moment, when was the last time you had the exterior of your home repainted?

It’s something that we don’t think about nearly enough, but many professional exterior painting companies recommend that you get your exterior painted on a regular basses, sometimes that as often as once every two years. Painting is a quick and easy way to bring freshness to any home project that you have and it definitely includes the siding panels on your home.

As a matter of fact, the benefits of having exterior painting done go far beyond just what you can see. If you’re considering painting the outside of your home but aren’t necessarily sure why you need to, we’ve compiled a list of reasons why we think you should go for it. As in most cases, you’re going to get what you pay for, and in this instance, it’s definitely worth it.

Curb Appeal and Resale Value

The first thing your friends, visitors and potential buyers see when they pull into your driveway is the biggest visible space- your home’s exterior walls and their old paint job. So whether you’re planning on living in your home forever, selling it in a month or just trying to please the Home Owners Association and your insurance company, the basic level of appeal that a new paint job can bring to your home can’t be ignored.

The easiest, most simple way to take your home from the unkempt one on the block to the one that everyone wants to live in? Having your exterior freshly painted. The paint job is the most easily inspected aspect of your home’s outside, and it can go a long way in reflecting the person who owns it.

This means that in addition to the roof, when potential buyers come to inspect your home, the newness and cleanliness of your paint can inform most of their immediate assumptions. If you home looks uncared for and neglected on the outside, then it’s safe for potential buyers to assume the inside looks the same and is therefore not worth looking at.

But no matter what your home looks like now, a fresh coating of exterior paint can turn it right back around. A fast renewal of your exterior paint can make your home feel new again while adding to its market value.

Protection and Repairs

One of the main functions of the foundation and outer walls of your home is to protect the inside of it, we all know that. But did you know that one of the primary functions of your exterior paint job is to protect your outermost walls themselves? Your home is vulnerable to the weather and elements, to UV rays, insects, weathering, dust and a number of other issues that can weaken it.

Your exterior paint job is the first protective layer encountered, and it’s almost like your own outermost layer of skin. It protects your home from everything it can. Without an exterior paint job, bugs would burrow in, wind and sand would weather away the wood, and normal wear and tear will set in much more quickly. You’ve got to help out your protective barrier out and maintain it by painting your home frequently.

Painting your exterior often means you get to avoid the costly repairs that come with not doing so. The prep work that happens before every exterior painting job is important in the health of your exterior. Regular paintings are a good way for your painters to keep an eye on your home and let you know what requires attention and needs to be taken care of ahead of time. Without it, most homeowners are unaware of any issues until they’re too expensive to fix. Sometimes a new paint job is all that’s necessary to fix any minor flaws discovered.

Ambiance and Cleanliness

If you’ve lived in your home for a long time, you can usually tell. It’s the same with your exterior as it is with your interior. Whatever may have caused it, there’s bound to be stains and marks and a general feeling of having been lived in. It’s almost impossible to clean. Then on top of that, eventually you can get tired of the same old, same old. The look of your home is the look you’ve been coming home to for years and you really wish you could remodel the whole thing but it’s just too much money. This is where you get out your phone and call some professional exterior painters.

A fresh exterior paint job is almost like a new start. Often when tenants move out of a home, the owners will have new paint job done both inside and out to make it look like a brand new house. The same thing can work for you. A new paint job can promote feelings of cleanliness and as a result of that, happiness. It doesn’t just provide a clean feeling either. You’re home- due to the removal of old paint, the preparation cleaning and the paint itself- will actually be cleaner; old stains and marks will be evenly covered and dirt and dust will be gone.

Exterior painting can also change the feel of your home by changing the appearance. When painting your home you don’t have to stick with the same look you had before; there are many different colors and patterns you can go with. Repainting means you can update not only the look but the feel of your home. You can make it stand out from the other homes on your street or make it complement your garden or work area. Whatever you want your home to feel like, and whatever new feelings you’d like your home to give you, exterior painting is the time to make it happen.

Get Motivated

So go outside and look at the exterior of your home. How’s it looking? Is it in good condition? You’ll definitely be able to tell if it needs a little love. And if it does, you’ve now got three very good and extensive reasons for why you should have your home’s exterior painted with the best paint available.

And if that’s not enough of an incentive, think of what else having your exterior painted could motivate you to do around your home. Often, once you attack one big project everything else just seems easier. Once the exterior of your home is taken care of maybe you’ll feel more inspired to update your lawn, garden or other outside appearances. A freshly painted home deserves a freshly painted deck. Maybe it’ll give you the attitude to turn your attentions to the interior. Whatever it might get you to do, it’s so affordable and the benefits are really good, so you have no excuse for not doing it.

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