Making Sure Exterior Paint Doesn’t Accumulate Dirt

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Placeholder ImageMaking Sure Exterior Paint Doesn't Accumulate Dirt There are ways to make sure your exterior paint doesn’t accumulate too much dirt.

When painting your house, the end goal is to make the building look as good as possible. Sadly, with enough time, nature will take its toll on your house, and dirt will eventually start to build up. When dirt builds up on your house, the paint will look duller and not seem as appealing. What’s good for you is that there are ways to make sure your exterior paint doesn’t accumulate too much dirt.

Get the Outside Prepped

You’ll want to pick an exterior paint that is resistant against dirt. However, before you even do that, you want to prevent dirt from piling on your surfaces from the start. Mildew can only grow in dark and moist areas. In other words, if anything creates moisture on your surfaces and/or keeps sunlight away from your painted areas, there will be a higher chance of mildew forming.

Something you can do is trim back whatever shrubs you have that could be covering the surfaces of your house. This minimizes how much mold will form.

Dirt, in contrast, can thrive in any environment. Because of this, you have to keep the entire exterior of the house cleaned. A pressure washer could be the right tool to use for this situation.

Go With Gloss Paints Over Flat Ones

When picking exterior paint for your house, gloss paints will be better than flat ones. Gloss paints have an easier time getting sun to stay on them. On top of that, they aren’t as porous as flat paints.

Flat paints aren’t advised because they have pores in them that allow dirt and mildew to find their way into them. Gloss paints provide fewer opportunities for dirt to pile on, and it makes your house have a more lustrous appearance.

Acrylic Paints

Going with acrylic paints is another fantastic idea. Acrylic paints supply homes with a lot of protection against dirt and mildew, often for some of the same reasons that we had discussed earlier. It’s even better when you combine acrylic with gloss.

Combatting Dirt and Mildew From the Inside

To keep dirt and mildew from piling up, something you can do is have continuous airflow going through your home’s interior. By having constant airflow going throughout the rooms of your house, it becomes more difficult for dirt and mildew to start growing inside.

Contact Albaugh & Sons

Since 2003, Albaugh & Sons, LLC has been dedicated to meeting the fencing, decking, and home remodeling needs of homeowners throughout the greater Frederick area. All of our team members are experienced, well-trained, and committed to exceeding the expectations of every customer.

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Customer Testimonials

We could talk all day about the happy homeowners we’ve provided renovations for, but the real measure of merit lies in customer reviews. See what people are saying about Albaugh & Sons.

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Bonnie
21:41 27 Nov 24
I just want to say this company is the Best.. did my fence and my screened in porch. The guys are professional and just a delight to deal with.. customer service is important.. their prices are reasonable.. I would never use anyone but them.. they do it All too..
Alexander S.
16:32 22 Nov 24
We could not be more pleased with the entire process and outcome of our experience with Albaugh & Sons. From the timely turnaround on coming out to give us an estimate, to the flexibility on adjusting our proposal, and to the quick and professional installation itself. I would highly recommend Albaugh & Sons to anyone in their area of serviceability.
Abby G.
14:50 04 Nov 24
So great to work with. Have had the pleasure of working with both sons who were knowledgeable and courteous. The entire process was easy from estimate to completion of my new deck. Both arrived on time, had my estimate for both deck and basement remodel in a couple of days. Danny, the project manager arrived on time and explained the plans, the work crew were amazing. Old deck demolished and beautiful new composite in its place in less than 2 days. Tiffany, the office manager is prompt in responding to all emails with courteous knowledgeable answers. They make you feel like you are their only customer. Look forward to working with them for my basement remodel. I 100% recommend this company.
James L.
13:49 10 Oct 24
We love our new fence. Thanks Emily and George for everything. Excellent communication, timeliness and excellent workmanship. We highly recommend Albaugh and Sons.
John K.
13:19 31 Aug 24
I had a beautiful deck built almost 2 years ago. I called yesterday about a few items that have come apart such as the pvc outside corners on the rim/ band board etc. The company was very responsive and ready and eager to help. Because of this, they have made a customer for life! Not only will you get an amazing product, but it appears you get a lifetime of amazing customer service!! 100 out of 5 stars!
Van Lavoy J.
17:06 01 Apr 24
We needed a fence as fast as possible for 5 rescue dogs that we took on. Albaugh and Sons was able to provide a great quote and a speedy installation. My wife and I love the new fence. It has literally improved our day to day lives by being able to let the dogs run free in the back. The materials were perfect and high quality. I would definitely recommend them to friends and family.
Bill D.
20:50 24 Mar 24
I hired Albaugh and Sons to tear out our old deck and replace it with a new composite deck/ screened porch. The front office was a pleasure to deal with and kept my wife and I informed on everything. The crew did an amazing job every step of the way. I was especially impressed with their finish work. The attention to detail was impressive! What I also liked Albaugh and Sons is they had a project manager (Danny) who would occasionally pop over and answer questions and would also keep me updated on progress. I would highly recommend hiring Albaugh and Sons for any of your fence/ deck / home improvement needs.
Joseph D.
15:39 04 Oct 23
We are very pleased with the work done by Albaugh and sons. We had them replace our side porch and they did excellent work and built it to our request. Also had them install a three tier rail fence around our property. It is excellent and looks great. We thank Danny and his deck crew and George and his fence crew for their excellent work. I recommend them for any projects you need done. Thank you very much!!
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