Exterior Paint Failure on new home

Discussion of a massive but common paint failure on numerous wood surfaces of this 3 year old home. We describe common problems and better solutions for maintaining the home's exterior.

This PaintSource Network Video describes a common paint failure that is the result of the original use of pre-primed wood. . Pre-primed wood generally leads to continued failure unless completely removed from the sill and reprimed with the appropriate primer. Get Complete Solutions in the PaintSource Guide to Exterior Painting See related project footage at PaintFailure.com Read about Solutions for this Project

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Oil Based Paint Failure Preprimed Wood Failure Correcting this type of Paint Failure

Always prime bare wood before applying caulking