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When the exterior of your home was freshly painted, it gleamed brilliantly in the summer sun. But as the years went by, UV rays began to fade the colour; the exterior paint has seen better days. You\u2019ve decided it\u2019s time to refresh the stucco, panels, or vinyl siding of your home.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n There\u2019s one thing that stands in the way of a long-lasting paint job: <\/span>The sun. <\/span><\/i>You might be hesitant to repaint your home if you worry it will soon fade again.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Your exterior paint does a few things. For one, it makes your house look better; freshly painted stucco, window trim, and front doors will boost its curb appeal. Secondly, it protects the material of your home from damage\u2014including UV rays.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n We\u2019re going to explore how the sun affects exterior paint and what you can do to protect it:<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n After your home is painted, one of the first things you\u2019ll notice is that as time passes, the colours start to fade. This is particularly noticeable with darker colours, like navy blues, rich purples, and forest greens.<\/span><\/p>\n The speed at which your paint fades depends partly on its colour. Certain colours absorb more light, causing them to fade faster; <\/span>reds, yellows, and blacks fade the quickest<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n If you want long-lasting colours, choose lighter ones; grey, white, and beige are a few great options.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Have you ever left something out in the sun or a hot car? You come back hours later to find that things aren\u2019t as you left them. Sun makes things warp, melt, and crack; naturally, it does the same to paint.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n As paint peels, flakes, and cracks, it distracts from the overall aesthetic of your home. Rather than seeing your beautiful oak front door or freshly cleaned bay window, people will notice the imperfections in the exterior paint.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n When we see paint with cracks and chips, we usually assume that the paint must be years old. But it might be relatively recent\u2014the problem is that sunlight has caused surface damage.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Cracks pose another problem for your home. When the paint breaks down, moisture can seep in through the cracks.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n By repainting your home, you can protect against moisture damage and prevent the structure of your home from rotting.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n After you schedule a house painting service, you don\u2019t want to book <\/span>another <\/span><\/i>one once the summer ends. But you can\u2019t exactly slather sunscreen on your house the way you do with your skin. Protect your paint from UV damage with these tips:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n You might wonder if the difference between \u201cinterior\u201d and \u201cexterior\u201d paint is just a marketing scheme. We\u2019re here to dispel this myth.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Think about it: The paint <\/span>inside<\/span><\/i> your home is only exposed to sunlight when you open the blinds. But the outside is a different story. All day long, the sun beats down on your home\u2019s exterior.<\/span><\/p>\nFading<\/b><\/h2>\n
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