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Why Springtime is the Best Time to Have Your Home or Building Exterior Painted?

Springtime is the best time of year to start working on the exterior of your home or office before the harsh summer weather and storms come.

Weather

The temperate weather that comes with spring isn’t just pleasant; it’s also the ideal time for an exterior paint project. Extreme weather is the natural enemy of newly painted buildings. Even light rain or snow can damage a fresh coat of paint, and high winds can smother wet paint under a blanket of dust. Hot summer days can cause paint to dry too fast and ruin the finish.


Temperature

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Even if the sky is clear, a fluctuating thermometer can spell doom for a promising paint project. Hot weather can speed up drying times and keep the pain from correctly setting, while sudden freezes can crack pristine finishes. Even excessive humidity can lead to uneven coat textures and make a paint job appear sloppy.


Convenience

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Getting a painting project out of the way early in the year means that you are free to focus on other household projects, from gardening to landscaping. It also frees up your summer for barbecues and pool parties. By having your home or office building painted in the relatively laidback spring, you can ensure that you won’t have to make room for it in your busy schedule over the rest of the year.

At Williams Professional Painting of Alexandria, we are fully equipped to bring your home or office repainting project to completion.  We are proud to provide expert interior and exterior painting services for residential and commercial buildings in the Arlington and Alexandria areas. For more information, visit us on the Web or call (703) 768-8143.

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