EXTERIOR HOME PAINTING TRUTHS

• Stains will fail faster than paint
• Buying in bulk is more cost effective
• Your home’s location matters
• It’ll look lighter than you think
• Paint does not stop mold

THE BEST PAINT JOBS ARE RESILIENT

When looking for exterior paints, it’s important to understand the relative importance of each of the factors that make up a particular paint product.

Combined with the unique setting of your home, this decision will be the difference between years of satisfaction with your home’s exterior versus a new paint job five years down the line.

There are five traits that make for the best exterior paint:

1. Long-Lasting Appearance: Your paint should be able to maintain its color and gloss for years to come.
2. Strong Adherence Properties: Your paint will need to be able to adhere strongly to the surfaces where it’s applied, particularly if that surface is old, weathered paint.
3. Chalking Resistance: Your paint should be able to resist chalking for the life of the paint.
4. Flexibility: It should be able to flex and compress with your building materials as they change shape and size with temperature and moisture levels.
5. Stain & Fungal Resistance: Your paint should not attract dirt, nor should it be excessively susceptible to mold, algae, or mildew growth.

“GREEN” EXTERIOR PAINT CHOICES

Most of the highest-rated paints for both the interior and exterior of your home have a high level of VOC’s (Volatile Organic Compounds) in their composition. While these toxic chemicals are unlikely to cause health issues when on the outside of your home, these emissions can contribute to environmental damage.

One compromise to consider is to use recycled paint on your home. The performance is comparable to other paints, but you can rest a little easier knowing that you’re helping to do your part for the earth.

BEGIN YOUR HOME’S PAINTING PROJECT TODAY

If you’re looking for professional, knowledgeable, and certified painters to upgrade your home, we’re the experts you’re looking for! We’re proud of the work we do, and of the satisfied customers we’ve earned throughout the years.

To meet with one of our specialists for a free quote, contact us by phone or e-mail today! We’ll inspect your home, answer any questions you have, and provide you with our pricing in written form.

We proudly serve throughout Greeley, Arvada, Littleton, Denver, Colorado Springs, Aurora, Broomfield, Fort Collins, Englewood, Boulder, Longmont, and many surrounding areas.

INSULATION CAN PROVIDE ENERGY SAVINGS WHEN INSTALLING NEW SIDING

If you’re planning on replacing your siding or need siding for a new construction job, it’s smart to ask about rigid foam insulation that can be installed beneath or integrally with the siding. Rigid foam insulation is made in different thicknesses and comes in large panels.

This added layer of insulation improves the R-value of your exterior walls, helping your house to retain heat during winter months, and keeping heat out during the hotter months. A layer of rigid foam insulation can be installed beneath the new siding, or you can buy your siding with the foam already attached to each siding course or panel.

WELL-CRAFTED TRIM DETAILS COMPLETE YOUR EXTERIOR DESIGN

The overall impression created by new siding is as much about trim details as it is the siding itself. In a truly professional installation, the corner trim, J-channels, and soffit panels all look good together to create a seamless effect. Compatibly colored caulks and sealants should also be used. Make sure to discuss these details, along with your siding preferences, when planning your new siding installation.

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We are Greeley’s expert roofing contractor, working in Arvada, Littleton, Denver, Colorado Springs, Aurora, Broomfield, Fort Collins, Englewood, Boulder, Longmont, and many nearby towns and cities throughout Colorado and Wyoming. For a vinyl siding price estimate, contact Champion Roofing by phone at (970) 545-4444 or contact us online today!