Even if you find the most cost efficient service in your locale (view professional painter rates) a home exterior paint job is still an investment. As a result, you want to know what your return on investment (ROI) will be. Some are obvious and more “tangible” than others, but even the intangibles can be just as valuable, if not more so. Below is a breakdown of the benefits of exterior painting that will provide you with the confidence to move forward with the plan to enhance your Winnipeg area residence.
6 Benefits of Repainting Your Home Exterior in the Greater Winnipeg Area
Enhanced Curb Appeal
The first benefit of exterior painting is the most logical. A fresh coat of paint will make the home, no matter how old, a vibrant and aesthetically pleasing part of the neighborhood. It will cause passer-buyers to smile in admiration on a spring, summer, autumn, and winter day. You’ll feel a renewed sense of pride and your community will feel the same as well.
Improved Siding Protection Against the Elements
Winnipeg’s climate is changing with the times, and can make the maintenance of a home exterior a real challenge. The good news, is that premium quality home exterior paint offers a powerful coat of protection against natural elements. It provides a literal shield against the following:
- Surface damage from harsh wind
- Surface damage from harsh precipitation (hail, etc.)
- Moisture ingress from precipitation
- UV damage from sun exposure
Enhanced Insulation and Energy Efficiency
It may seem slight in density, but premium quality home exterior paint offers enhanced insulation against hot and cold weather alike. Your home interior will feel delightfully warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer. Added “comfort” is found in the lower cost to heat and cool the home. You’ll enjoy a lower overall energy expenditure (all else equal).
Increased Protection Against Pest Infestation
Insects and critters are drawn to old and cracked surfaces. Even small fissures allow them to borrow deeper, nest, and do their dirty work (defecate, reproduce, etc.). A fresh coat of paint on a home prepared and completed by a professional painting company will help ensure that these “entryways” are blocked to send pests packing.
Hides Exterior Disrepair
Are there are a few areas of your home that exhibit wear and tear after years (or decades) of being exposed to the elements? Are you not ready to renovate to correct them? A fresh coat of paint can hide these imperfections. Home exterior painting can be employed to hide scuffs, scratches, and splintering. It can also be used to draw the eye from less appealing aspects to more aesthetically pleasing parts of the home.
Increased Resale Value
Everything above leads to one undeniable conclusion – an increase in resale value. The advantages are attractive to future buyers who will compare your property to others on the market. Research from Consumer Reports has found that exterior house painting done by a professional can increase the value of home by up to 5%. If the average price of a single-detached family house in Winnipeg persists at around $400,000, a 5% increase can equate a $20K return. That’s an ROI you can take to the bank!
Are you ready to realize the benefits of painting your home exterior? If the property is located within the greater Winnipeg area, contact White Star Painting today for a FREE quote.