How often should a house exterior be repainted in Georgia’s climate?
Georgia’s sun, humidity, and seasonal storms work your paint hard. With professional prep and premium coatings, here is a reliable guide:
Wood siding and trim
Plan on repainting about every 5 to 7 years. Full sun, dark colors, or heavy moisture can shorten that to 3 to 5.
Stucco
Expect about 7 to 10 years when properly sealed and coated.
Fiber-cement and previously painted brick
Often 8 to 12 years, since these substrates are more stable.
What shortens paint life
Strong southern and western exposure, dark colors, failed caulk, gutter or sprinkler splash, mildew growth, and inadequate prep.
Maintenance that adds years
Wash the exterior every 6 to 12 months, inspect and re-caulk joints yearly, keep shrubs off the walls, and touch up early wear before it becomes peeling.
Signs it is time now
Color looks chalky or faded, hairline cracks in the finish, peeling at trim edges, soft or exposed wood, or open caulk joints.
Our exterior painting service covers washing, scraping and sanding, spot priming bare wood, carpentry repairs, elastomeric caulking, and two finish coats for lasting protection.
Contact Jose’s Painting to schedule an exterior & interior painting assessment and keep your home protected and looking its best.
