After a long, miserable winter we can finally enjoy the great outdoors again – except due to the harsh elements your home has been exposed to during the cold season, there’s nothing great about the outside of your property.
So with the warmer temperatures and longer hours of sunlight why not take the opportunity to makeover the exterior of your home? This is the perfect time of year for a DIY project:
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Ideal temperatures. You could try painting your home’s exterior in the middle of the winter and risk freezing cold temperatures as well as a less than perfect paint job – or you could wait until springtime when the conditions are far more suited for your outdoor renovation project, where the mild temperatures allow the paint to dry to a consistent and durable finish. Don’t be tempted by a summer DIY job though, as extremely high temperatures can rush the paint’s drying and leave you with a less than desirable end product.
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Check the state of your paint. Come to think about it, when was the last time you spruced up your exterior? If the paint is peeling or is showing signs of fading then it’s time to put your overalls on and tend to your paintwork – and give your neighbours some serious competition with your makeover masterpiece! Putting off your painting project not only results in worn down paint, but also results in exposed wood beginning to rot – with other exterior surfaces suffering extensive damage when the paint eventually wears off.
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Don’t mess with Mother Nature. At a peak time when green-fingered enthusiasts are looking to prep their gardens, the use of ladders and other equipment for your exterior renovation projects will only ruin the grounds – so it’s best to act now before planting any flowers around the outside of your home. The sooner you start painting, the sooner you can start putting down mulch – but doing so during a paint job will only leave you with trampled plants and a dishevelled-looking garden.
Now we’ve advised you on why you should give your property’s exterior a redesign, you’re probably looking for advice on the best exterior paints! Well help is at hand thanks to our expert team – take a look at our
exterior products guide, where you can find everything you need to know on creating a long-lasting finish for your property’s exterior.