Remodeling, Painting, Roofing, Solar And Much More

LOVERIDGE BUILDERS, LLC

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Most people think of painting as a way to make a house look pretty, but it also protects the exterior from the elements. Wood siding should be repainted every 3-7 years, or stained approximately every 4 years. Aluminum siding can go about 5 years between paint jobs, and stucco 5-6 years. Newer types of materials require less frequent touchups; for example, cement fiberboard siding should need painting only about once in 10-15 years. The only upkeep for unpainted brick is cleaning, although you will need to paint the trim, of course. If you do choose to paint the brick itself, a good quality job will last 15-20 years.

Previous Paint Job -- A major factor in how long you can go before repainting your house exterior is the quality and color of the paint you and your contractor (or your home's previous owner) used last time, as well as the number of coats that were applied … and even whether your house was painted on a sunny or overcast day. High quality, lighter shades of paint tend to last longer. Ditto for two or three coats as opposed to a single one and paint that was applied when the house was in shade. One hundred percent acrylic paint is the most durable and resistant to fading.

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Contact us for your entire window, door, and all remodeling and roofing at:

http://loveridgeroofing.com/contact-loveridge-roofing

Loveridge Builders Services:

Home Renovations, Additions, Kitchen Remodeling, Bathroom Remodeling

Windows and Doors, Garages, Wheel Chair Ramps

Storm Repairs, Storm Proofing, Green Building, Room Additions

Commercial Remodeling, Driveways, Sidewalk Repair, Decks, Siding, Soffits

Painting, Carpentry, Tile Work, Energy Efficiency Tax Credits, Roofing