Mother Nature puts your house at the whim of various hazards daily—from tornadoes and flash floods to sweltering summers and blizzards. This is why choosing your home’s exterior paint is more than just cosmetic.
It’s key in preventing wear and tear and improving your house’s resale value. This way, you can better prepare your property for whatever nature throws its way.
The Impact of Weather on Homes
Weather presents a formidable enemy for many homeowners, making keeping up with home repairs and maintenance a constant battle. Consider the damage from even these common weather conditions over time:
- Sunlight and Ultraviolet (UV) Radiation. Prolonged sun exposure causes paint to fade as UV rays bleach out pigments. In turn, this causes exterior surfaces to deteriorate.
- Rain and Moisture. Water seeps into cracks and gaps in walls, leading to rotting, mold, or water damage, which can compromise a property’s integrity.
- Strong Winds. Strong winds can damage siding and uproot trees and plants that may devastate your property.
- Snow and Hail. Frigid temperatures and hailstorms can make roofs and gutters frail, damage siding, and cause cracks in your walls.
With climate change making weather harder to predict, it’s important now more than ever for homeowners to find ways to weather-proof their properties.