8/1/2024
How Often Should You Repaint Your Home's Exterior?
Climate, siding material, and paint quality all drive the answer. Here's our rule of thumb by region.
Most exteriors need a full repaint every 7–10 years. In humid-subtropical climates expect 5–7 years. Arid climates can stretch to 12 years if a UV-blocking coating was used. Inspect south and west elevations annually — that's where failure starts.
Watch for: chalking, hairline cracks at caulk lines, peeling around windows, and mildew on shaded elevations. Catch it early and you'll spot-prime and re-coat instead of stripping the whole house.
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