What’s the Ideal Time of Year to Do Exterior Painting?

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Placeholder ImageWhat's the Ideal Time of Year to Do Exterior Painting? Today, we’ll be going over when it’s best for you to do exterior painting for your house.

When you have a fresh new coat of paint applied to your house, it can completely transform the house’s appearance. As far as renovations go, painting is among the most cost-effective ways to remodel your house as well. However, while painting can be a great thing, you want to pick the right time to do it, and some times of year are better than others. Today, we’ll be going over when it’s best for you to do exterior painting for your house.

Warm Weather is Preferred

Many experienced painting professionals will tell you this: warm weather is much better suited for painting. You’ll want temperatures to be no cooler than 50 degrees Fahrenheit, but getting closer to 60 degrees is preferred. If you try painting during cooler weather, especially below freezing, there’s a good chance that the application process will go poorly.

Painting and Raining Don’t Mix

Maryland gets all kinds of weather, so rain is a constant threat to your paint. It’s best to avoid exterior painting when it’s raining outside because it will hinder the drying process. You only want to paint on dry surfaces, so wait until there is a large window of time without rain before you begin painting. You should always be monitoring the weather forecast to make sure you have a sufficient amount of time.

Make Sure the Conditions are Right for Exterior Painting

This kind of goes hand-in-hand with the weather concerns we have, but we want to elaborate more on what conditions are best for exterior painting. You want temperatures that are steady and constant, without too much fluctuation, and the conditions should also be dry. Work with a reliable painting contractor to be sure painting gets done in the optimal conditions. Getting the help of a local contractor is even better because they will be familiar with the outdoor conditions in your area.

Get a Painting Job That is of High Quality

Usually, exterior painting jobs for houses will last a minimum of five years, and it can go even longer than that if you get your job done to a high standard. To ensure your paint job goes well, proper preparation is needed, such as scraping and sanding your surfaces before you paint them. You also have to know which paints you should use. There are differences between acrylic, oil, and latex paints. A painting contractor can help you with all of the necessary preparations to make sure your paint job is done to the highest of standards.

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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