Exterior painting is critical to protecting your house or building from the elements over time. Exterior coating contractors can help you choose the right coating for your situation, and while paint has long been the first choice, there are some options that can provide you with the protection you need and some other benefits you might not be aware of.
Weather Protection
Weather is often the biggest enemy to the outside of your home or other building. The rain, snow, and sleet can all damage the paint on the outside of your home and eventually damage the siding as well. Keeping the home painted regularly can help, but working with an exterior coating contractor to apply a ceramic coating that is similar to paint on the exterior of the building can be a better option.
The ceramic coating is far more durable than standard paint but is applied to the building much in the same way. The exterior coating contractor can help you choose the right coating for your building and use it for you quickly and efficiently. These ceramic coatings are available in many colors as well, so you can pick a color similar to your existing paint or change the color of the house completely when the coating is applied to the building.
Reflective Coatings
Some exterior coatings are also reflective, so they can increase your building's energy efficiency by reflecting heat or cold away from the siding. The coating can be applied by an exterior coating contractor and will help keep the temperature inside your home more consistent and comfortable while reducing the amount of work your heating and cooling system needs to do.
The benefit of this can be a significant reduction in the cost of heating and cooling throughout the year, reducing your energy costs and dependence. Homes that are using solar or other alternative energy solutions can benefit significantly from the addition of these reflective coatings because they can help increase the system's efficiency.
Mold and Mildew Resistance
Protecting the outside of your home from mold and mildew is essential because mold growing on your home can eventually find its way into the house through cracks and crevices in the building. When you hire an exterior coating contractor to apply paint or other exterior coatings to your home, ask the contractor about using a coating that is mold-resident on the building.
There are many different paints and coatings that offer many different benefits that you may not even be aware of, so talking with a professional before choosing exterior coatings is the best place to start.