The Importance of Coating & Weather Proofing Your Home’s Features
If you’ve invested into the beauty of your outdoor space, you want it to stay in great condition as long as possible. Living in an area such as Tampa, FL comes with heavy rain, humidity, and lots of sunlight that can quickly wear on your house or patio. Weather proofing features such as pergolas, gazebos, and wooden decks can extend their lifespan.
What is coating and weatherproofing?
We all give ample care to interior features of our homes, but those lovely exterior features that have to brave the elements need love too! Weatherproofing involves making various features of your home more resistant to bad weather, like rain, so that it lasts longer.
How long can weatherproofing extend the life of your exterior features?
Weatherproofing is essential for outdoor features. This is especially true if you live in an area with a lot of rain and humidity. If you weatherproof your exterior, you can expect many years to be added on to its good looks!
Who should weatherproof their exterior?
Everyone with exterior features made of wood, brick, or stone should consider weatherproofing. A small investment now saves you a lot of money in the future, as it will take longer for your pathways, patio, and structures to decay. You’ll get more use out of these features and a longer time to appreciate the natural beauty of your home.
Why should you hire a professional to weatherproof?
While the benefits for weatherproofing and weatherproof coats are numerous, if it isn’t done properly, you will waste both time and money. Hiring a professional ensures proper application of weatherproof coatings, and guarantees that you’ll receive the benefits you want from the coating.
Why you should weatherproof your gazebo or pergola
You’re probably absolutely in love with the recently installed gazebo or pergola in your backyard. It’s lasting power is lessened without a proper weatherproof coating.
What are the benefits of weatherproofing your gazebo or pergola?
Obviously, one of the main benefits of weatherproofing is that your gazebo or pergola will be less affected by rain and humidity. The weatherproof coating stops rain from seeping into the structure and instead, just rolls off. This stops the inside of your structure from trapping moisture and rotting.
How much does it cost to weatherproof a gazebo or pergola?
If you don’t have experience, coating a gazebo and pergola is difficult. There are many styles of coating to choose from, but professionals find that a coat of weatherproof paint with a high quality primer lasts longest.
Costs vary depending on the size of your structure. For small gazebos and pergolas you can expect to pay around $1200, and large ones cost between $2500 to $4500. To get a general idea of how much yours would cost, expect $2 to $4 per linear foot of board. These costs are calculated with high grade, long lasting materials.
Coating your wood deck or patio to be weatherproof
It is imperative for you to coat your outdoor patio or deck for weather proofing. In a climate like the one we have in Tampa, the constant wetness and humidity is the ideal spot for mold and rot to take hold.
What benefits can you expect when you coat your wood deck or patio?
There are many benefits, both visual and financial, to coating your wood deck or patio. When water and moisture penetrate your deck, it becomes prone to mold and mildew growth. This growth can be unhealthy for you and your family if not taken care of.
Not to mention, this growth leads to a weakened structure and cracks, costing you for maintenance and upkeep. At worst, you’ll need to completely replace the structure. Coating and weather proofing from the get go actually increases the value of your property, while simultaneously saving you money in the future.
Why is weatherproofing important for outdoor wood?
Wood, more so than other material, is most vulnerable to weather damage. Water easily seeps into the cracks, and takes a long time to dry. Constantly wet wood is quickly weakened, but weatherproofed wood prevents that water from being absorbed. Instead, it runs off or pools on top of the coating where it can safely be evaporated by the sun.
Costs for weatherproofing wood decks are between $2 to $3.50 per linear foot. If you want to include spindles or handrails, those cost an additional $1 to $2 per linear foot. This service includes sanding and cleaning your patio or deck, as well as application of your weatherproof coat or enamel.
Contact Old Crow Painting to give your exterior a long lasting weather proof coating. We only use the highest quality materials to ensure that your outdoor features can brace all the weather Tampa can throw at it. Give us a caw today for a free estimate!