02 / exterior Painting
Exterior painting built for Alabama weather.
Wash, scrape, prime and paint siding, brick, stucco and trim with weather-rated coatings that hold up to sun, humidity and rain.
OverVIEW
Why exterior paint fails in Alabama.
Central Alabama is hard on exterior paint. Long summers with sustained heat, high humidity, afternoon thunderstorms and the occasional freeze-thaw cycle all work against a coating. Sun breaks down the resins so the color fades and chalks. Moisture gets behind paint that’s lost its adhesion and pushes it off the surface. And algae and mildew find a home on any shaded, damp wall.
A good exterior job isn’t just about applying new paint — it’s about removing the failures of the old paint, fixing the conditions that caused them, and choosing a coating rated for the climate. Skip the prep and the new coat starts failing in the same spots within a season.
What's Included
Siding
Wood, HardiePlank, vinyl and composite siding washed, prepped and coated.
Bricks & Masonry
Breathable coatings on brick and stucco that won't trap moisture.
Trim & Fascia
Scraped, primed and painted — the details that frame the house.
Doors and Shutters
Smooth, durable finish on high-touch and high-visibility surfaces.
Evans & Soffits
Clean finish on protected but visible overhead surfaces.
Deck & Porch Ceilings
Finished to match or contrast, with moisture-rated products.
The Process
The preparation that makes it last.
Pressure Wash
Remove algae, mildew, dirt and chalk so the new coating bonds to a clean surface.
Scrape & Repair
Loose and peeling paint scraped to a sound edge. Rotted trim and siding flagged before we quote.
Prime & Caulk
Bare wood and masonry primed. Gaps at windows, doors and trim caulked to keep water out.
Paint & Inspect
Two coats of weather-rated paint, applied in the right conditions, with a final walkthrough.
Considerations
Alabama weather and your exterior.
Heat and humidity affect how paint cures. On the hottest summer days, paint can dry too fast at the surface and not bond underneath — so we schedule around the worst heat and work the shady side as the sun moves. Afternoon thunderstorms mean we watch the forecast and protect exposed surfaces.
South and west-facing walls take the most sun and fade first. Shaded north walls stay damp longer and are where algae and mildew show up. We factor in exposure when choosing products and sheen, and we’ll point out the spots on your house that need the most attention.
Spring and fall are the sweet spots for exterior work in Central Alabama — moderate temperatures, lower humidity, and fewer pop-up storms. But with the right products and timing, we work through most of the year.
SIgns
Signs your home needs repainting.
- Peeling, blistering or flaking paint, especially on south and west walls
- Fading or chalking — color rubs off when you run a hand across it
- Algae or mildew streaks on shaded walls
- Caulking cracked or pulling away at windows, doors and corners
- Bare wood showing where paint has worn away
- It's been 7–10 years since the last exterior paint job
Related Services
Deck & Fence Restoration
Pressure washing, sanding and premium stain or sealer to protect exterior wood.
Pressure Washing & Surface Sealing
Safe, thorough cleaning of siding, decks, driveways and walkways — then sealed.
Finish Carpentry & Trim Work
Baseboards, crown molding, casings and custom trim installed with tight joints.
Questions
Interior Painting questions.
How does Alabama weather affect exterior paint?
Sun, humidity and rain are the big three. UV breaks down paint resins so color fades. Humidity and rain push moisture behind paint that’s losing adhesion. Proper prep and weather-rated coatings are what keep a job holding up in this climate.
What preparation is needed before exterior painting?
Pressure washing to remove algae and chalk, scraping loose paint to a sound edge, spot-priming bare surfaces, and re-caulking gaps at windows, doors and trim. We flag any rot or siding damage before we quote so there are no surprises.
Do you pressure wash before painting?
Yes, always. A clean surface is the single most important factor in how long exterior paint lasts. We use the right pressure for each surface — soft wash for siding, full pressure for hardscapes.
How do you handle peeling paint?
We scrape all loose and failing paint to a sound edge, feather the edges smooth, spot-prime the bare surfaces, and then apply the new coating. If moisture is causing the peeling, we’ll identify the source — a gutter leak, a caulking failure — so it doesn’t recur.
How often should a home's exterior be repainted?
It depends on the surface, exposure and the quality of the last job. Typically 7–10 years for siding, sooner on south and west walls that take full sun. If you’re seeing fading, peeling or mildew, it’s time.