Paint and sealant only cure in dry warmth. Here's what to take care of before the first storm.
Every October I walk past homes around Napa and Sonoma and see the same thing: a summer of sun has opened up the paint on the south walls, the deck has gone gray, and the caulk around the windows has pulled away.
None of it is an emergency yet. But once the rains settle in, water finds every one of those gaps, and the work that would have taken a few days this month turns into repairs next spring.
Paint and sealant need dry, warm days to cure properly. We still have some of those left. If something on your home has been on your list, this is the month to talk.
— Ezra
Look for chalky, faded, or peeling paint. That's where summer sun does its damage first, and where winter rain gets in.
If it soaks in instead of beading up, the wood is unprotected. Redwood and cedar should be sealed before they spend a winter wet.
Cracked or separated caulk lets water behind the paint. It's a small fix now and a rot repair later.
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