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Can Living on a Sarasota Beach Compromise Your Exterior Paint?
While many people yearn to live on the beach in Sarasota, most do not understand the impact beach conditions have on exterior paint. Unlike the upkeep for inland properties, beach home maintenance requires a more hands-on approach. Experts believe that the best way to keep your beach home exterior looking fresh is to have it painted by a professional who specializes in ocean side exterior painting.
Obtain a free online quote for professional painting or call Sarasota’s #1 paint expert, Gulfside Painting at 941-355-1233.
What Should Sarasota Beach Home Owners Know About Exterior Paint?
Before you consider painting your Sarasota home yourself, consider why hiring an expert painter is a better idea. One important reason is that beach homes require special attention due to specific conditions, including:
What Should Sarasota Beach Home Owners Know About Exterior Paint?
Before you consider painting your Sarasota home yourself, consider why hiring an expert painter is a better idea. One important reason is that beach homes require special attention due to specific conditions, including:
Moisture build-up
Living on the beach makes your home vulnerable to increased moisture build up directly on the stucco exterior and on your roof. Because humidity and beach conditions accelerate moisture build up, your home is more prone to developing mold and mildew patches. Common areas vulnerable to mold include the roof, under the eaves and in corner areas of the home. Long-term exposure to mold can erode your paint and encourage flaking and chipping. The best way to combat build up is to have your home professionally power washed every quarter. Stubborn areas may require professional paint touch ups.
Windblown sand exposure
Unlike homes inland, your beach home is exposed to elements like sand. Whether you live directly on the beach or a few blocks away, your home is vulnerable to the small particles of sand peppering your home’s exterior. Long-term exposure to whipping sand creates a sandblasting effect, which will ultimately wear down your exterior paint causing it to chip and flake. One way to get the most mileage out of your exterior paint is to have a sealant placed over your home after it’s been freshly painted.
Heat and sun damage
Homeowners living on the beach in Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch, Venice, Longboat Key, Siesta Key, Casey Key and Sarasota must also consider that sun and heat exposure can alter the color and integrity of your exterior paint. In some cases, you may experience “surface leaching,” which creates a film-like appearance when paint is exposed to heat and humidity over time. If parts of your home appear as if there is a soapy film covering it, the best way to remove it is to wash the surface with a mild detergent. Aside from washing specific areas, the only way to restore colors and evenness to its original state is to repaint.
Salt water impact
Many Florida beach homes are built using stucco and metal in order to withstand powerful winds, rains and storm surge resulting from a hurricane. While these materials provide protection to homeowners, exposure to salt water can encourage rust and peeling paint. While not all rust can be prevented, a professional Sarasota painter can take the necessary steps to prepare your home using anti-corrosive and sealant materials prior to painting.
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To learn more about how professional painting can reduce problems associated with Sarasota beach conditions, contact Gulfside Painting at 941-355-1233. Inquire about a free paint estimate today.
