Revitalizing a home’s exterior paint is a great home improvement project to bolster a property’s curb appeal and build value. Now that the hot and humid summer is fading away, you may be wondering what the best time of year is to take on this job. Factors such as weather, temperature, and humidity play a big role in a successful paint job, which is many contractors recommend performing the painting renovations at the beginning of fall. Here’s a closer look at why.

Why the Time of Year Affects Exterior Paint Projects

In order for the paint to effectively adhere to a home’s exterior, a variety of conditions must be met. One factor that plays an important role is the temperature. If the day is too hot, the surface of the paint can skin over before the lower layers have dried, or the paint dries too quickly and develops bumps, blisters, and other imperfections. Alternatively, if it’s too cold outside, the paint might not be able to dry at all.

Humidity is another factor that can ruin a paint project. Brown or white discolorations tend to form when the air is moist, and the paint’s protective qualities become compromised.

How Early Fall Creates Ideal Painting Conditions

Because of these various factors, it’s best to wait until late September before redoing the home’s exterior paint. By this time of the year, the high humidity summer brings has started to level out to a more manageable percentage, so there will be no issues with excessive moisture ruining the project.

Similarly, the temperatures become milder, and the fluctuations are less drastic than later in fall, which assists in a clean application. Since the weather is much nicer, the project has a solid chance of going off without a hitch. Spring is another good time to paint a home’s exterior, but with the frequent threat of rain showers, it’s not as ideal as the more temperate fall.

 

If you’re ready to redo your home’s exterior paint this September, contact the professionals at R & R Construction & Roofing Co., LLC in Tallassee, AL. For nearly two decades, their talented and highly trained team of paint and roofing contractors have done numerous paint jobs on existing and new construction homes. As a family-owned and -operated business, they’re dedicated to providing the highest level of customer satisfaction, so they’ll ensure the job is done to your liking the first time. Schedule a consultation by calling (334) 283-2129 or learn more about their services online.