Ways That Cooler Temperatures and Leaves Can Impact Exterior Paint

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Placeholder ImageWays That Cooler Temperatures and Leaves Can Impact Exterior Paint These are some of the problems exterior paint may face during fall.

Temperatures have begun to change; more specifically, they have begun to drop, and the days are getting shorter. With the fall season now here, there is a lot to enjoy, such as the beautiful colors of the falling leaves, the incoming fall holidays, and all things pumpkin. There do come some struggles, however, and one area in which problems are caused is your house. If you have applied exterior paint to your house, you may find that the weather doesn’t make it easy. These are some of the problems exterior paint may face during fall.

Problems Caused by Falling Leaves

The leaves outside are some of the most captivating things about fall, but they still present their fair share of issues. Exterior paint can start to flake due to leaves outside. This all starts with your gutters. If leaves find their way into your guttering, it becomes much more difficult for them to move water.

When water stays on your roof for too long, your house’s structure can be negatively affected. Then, if water makes its way down the side of your house, that’s when exterior paint can start being impacted. Eventually, the paint will start to flake.

Because of the risk of leaves getting into your gutters, you should take a few precautions. Firstly, periodically check on your gutters to make sure they haven’t clogged too much. If you notice that there are too many leaves in your gutters and water has difficulty passing through them, take some time to get them cleaned. Lastly, if you want more protection, gutter guards can be a worthwhile investment. Gutter guards make it tougher for leaves and other obstructions to impede the flow of water.

How Cold Temperatures Impact Exterior Paint

Exterior paint is important because it serves as one of the first layers of protection your house has against cold and damp weather conditions that fall often brings. The role of exterior paint is to protect the surface that is beneath it. It helps keep wood rot from happening, and it also helps keep wood from contracting or expanding as the temperatures outside continue to fluctuate.

This is a good time to check on your paint and see if it has begun bubbling, cracking, or flaking. As the cold and damp fall weather persists, all of the aforementioned imperfections will start to expand, and this can compromise your home’s structure.

It can be a great help to think about which paint is best to use on your house. Some paints are higher quality than others, and you want the best level of protection for your house as you can get. Also, make sure every weak point along your house’s exterior is sufficiently protected. It will take additional time, but you avoid bigger problems in the long run. Lastly, check on your house every now and then so you can catch any damage early on and react appropriately before it gets out of hand.

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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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