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Constant exposure to wind, rain, humidity, and UV radiation from the sun is bound to break down exterior paint over time. If you notice a powdery residue developing on your home’s exterior and you can wipe some color off on a rag, it’s usually the first warning that the paint’s chemical bonds are degrading.

The development of tiny, spider-like cracks on your painted surfaces typically follows chalking.Once the paint starts to crack, water seeps underneath the finish and the edges start to curl and pull away from the cladding. If the problem isn’t noticed or addressed, the paint will peel off the surface and leave the wood or siding material fully vulnerable to water damage. 

Widespread blistering or bubbling of your exterior paint is a sure sign that your home needs repainting, but it’s typically not caused by normal aging. Heat blistering can occur if your home was painted when the surface was hot and it dried quickly in direct sunlight. Blistering can also happen when wet wood is painted, and the moisture leaches out and lifts the paint after it dries.

Hardened, cracked exterior caulking or defects in your exterior paint can let water underneath where it can soak into your home’s wood siding, door/window frames and trim boards and cause decay. If some spots feel soft or spongy underneath the paint, the wood is rotten and needs replacement.