So, you wanna protect the outside walls of
your house from changing weather? Do you know what people do to protect their
houses? Paint? Nahh… So, if it’s not paint then what is it? Well, they use
different type of exterior wall coverings to protect their houses.
We’re gonna look at the benefits and
drawbacks of various textured
exterior wall coating that people generally use with different cases
of what is good and what is not about each type.
You might be thinking is it really
necessary? Yes of course, with only paint the house will surely look nice from
the outside, but if you’ve only used normal paint, then nice appearance is all
you’re gonna get! Because the paint isn’t going to give any protection from
harsh weathers and you will be surprised after knowing what is going on under
those paint layers.
So, if the paint is all rubbish then what
do people consider for its alternative to protect their houses from outside?
Let’s understand briefly below.
Type of Exterior Wall Coating In Use
Presently
#1: Masonry Paint : On plus side, Masonry paint is tried, tested and it’s one of the
cheapest to buy. However, it does have its own drawbacks. Paint for outside is
difficult comparing to interior DIY paint, and the application of the outside
paint is much tough too.
The Masonry paint is designed to last for
around two years, although many brands and companies claim that their products
will last for 10-15 years, but this is completely rubbish and those paints
won’t protect your outer walls, nor give your house any type of damp
protection. You just shouldn’t use any exterior paint for paint renderings; instead
the required repairs must be done.
So, the bottom line is, think for longer
terms otherwise you’re gonna have to see a painter or a decorator the next
year, and again a year after and so on and the costs of this drama will keep
piling up.
#2: Stone Cladding : Stone cladding refers to low weight stone products and these
products are often used to reduce the material cost and the cost of
construction. However, it typically compromises waterproof barrier. And, it
also requires high maintenance and year to year it needs chemical treatment to
protect the outer walls of the house from termites.
This kind of cladding became popular in old
days and it was installed on the houses that did not suit well and ruined the whole
appearance of the buildings.
However, let me tell you one thing
straight, stone cladding is not at all a protective external wall coating. It’s
just blocks of colored stones that are stucked outside of the house, which
results in causing damp.
Exterior Weatherproof Wall Coating
I often get asked one question by people
that ‘what is best paint to protect outside of my house’? The answer is none!
Yeah that’s right, as we have seen above that Masonry paints only provide short
term fix, it offers zero protection. And, you need to protect walls from rain,
hail, pollution, snow and the paint is just not the solution.
However, the exterior wall coatings DO do
it. They are specifically produced to prevent all kind of damages from the
weather, giving your house a great appearance with weatherproof finishing every
time.
Now, let’s not forget about the downside of
this. The downside is, it is more expensive than the paints and other types of
outside coverings and you cannot do it yourself. You will need to hire special
texture coating spray teams.
But, the plus side, they are best
alternative to traditional painting and more like a permanent paint.
Summary
So, there you have it. The type of exterior
wall coverings and their pros and cons. So, before you decide anything,
remember that outside walls have to face with a lot of weather and the normal
paint is just not up to the task. Other coating won’t last longer too. However
the textured exterior wall coating can be the perfect choice if it fits in your
budget.
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