Painting Science 101 - Is it the right time to paint your house exterior

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Painting Science 101 Is it the right time to
paint your house exterior?
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the idea of DIY painting

• Painting the exterior of your dwelling is
  probably the easiest way to spruce up the
  forefront and add much needed elegance to your
  dwelling.
• Whats more, the idea of DIY painting makes the
  job more fun and less exorbitant. But if youre
  planning to embark on this exciting DIY venture
  anytime soon, we got to stop you there for a
  minute because theres something you should know.

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• No matter how much fun the job is and how good
  your paint materials and texture finishes, you
  cant paint the exterior of your house any time
  of the year.
• Okay, have you ever seen anyone painting their
  exterior while its raining or anyone up on a
  ladder with a paintbrush in their hand in the
  dead of winter?
• Of course, not.
• However, bitter winter and rainy season arent
  the only times you shouldnt be thinking about
  painting your exteriors. There are many other
  times of the year when you would want to put off
  your exterior painting project.

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So, whats the best time to paint your houses
exterior?

• Weather has a crucial role to play in the success
  of a painting project. The temperature and
  weather conditions at the time of the application
  affect how the paint dries and how the job turns
  out eventually.
• Ideally to yield best outcomes, you would want to
  choose warm, dry days. That said, late spring and
  early summer offer the best weather conditions
  with moderate temperatures, lower humidity and
  minimal rainfall.
• While late April and May might have a hint of the
  arrival of summer, the consistent warm weather
  with minimal fluctuations in temperature from day
  to night and scarce rainfall doesnt come until
  June.

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• Painting your house in, late June, July, August
  and early September produce quite good results.
• Furthermore, it is suggested that you observe the
  weather for a few days before and after painting
  your exterior. If it rains before the painting
  day, you need to check weather forecast.
• If the news indicates toward a clear weather for
  the next few days, you want to wait at least one
  full day for the walls to dry fully and then you
  can proceed to paint.

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To Sum Up

• Summer being typically dry and warm is considered
  the ideal time for painting exteriors.
• For those who cant paint over the summer owing
  to unfavourable household situations or personal
  reasons, it would be a good idea to either take
  on the project in early spring or late fall.
• Avoid painting in the rainy season and give your
  homes siding adequate time to dry out if youre
  planning to paint after spring rain.
• The success with a paint job relies on much more
  than a quality texture paint. It is essential to
  ensure optimal temperatures, humidity levels and
  temperature fluctuations for an exterior paint
  job to turn out perfectly.

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