The honest answer
The honest answer
A well-prepped exterior can hold for years, but the weak spots usually appear first on sun-hit trim, damp sides of the house, porch details, and areas where old paint was already failing.
Exteriors
How long should exterior paint last near Westchester and Fairfield County?
Exterior paint lasts as long as the preparation underneath it. Around the Sound, shade, salt air, moisture, clapboard movement, and old paint layers all affect the answer.
Prep matters more than the can
Prep matters more than the can
Washing, scraping, sanding, spot priming, caulking, and moisture awareness matter more than chasing a premium label without fixing the surface.
What to watch
What to watch
Look for peeling near sills, mildew on shaded elevations, checking on old clapboard, and trim joints that have opened. Those are signals to inspect before a small failure becomes a full repaint.
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