In fact, paint manufacturer guidelines state that painting shouldn't be done immediately after a rain, during foggy weather, when rain is predicted, in wind, direct sunlight or when the temperature is above 90 degrees. Why?
- If humidity is high, paint will dry too slowly, causing the risk of blemishes commonly referred to as 'moisture blisters.'
- The surface must be dry and free of mildew, oil, dust, and other contamination, otherwise there will be adhesion loss. Inadequate surface preparation is the most common cause of diminished paint performance.
- High temperatures and direct sunlight can cause paint to dry too quickly, not allowing paint enough time to flow into a smooth, consistent finish.
Houston has an average of 105 days of rain, 97 days above 90 F, and 208 days of high UV exposure.
However, because painting conditions are always perfect inside the James Hardie ColorPlus factory,
you can see why it is the best choice for your home.
James Hardie siding with ColorPlus Technology offers you a beautiful, low-maintenance combination of siding and factory-applied, baked-on finish unlike any other exterior:
- Siding, trim and soffit engineered for your local climate that resists moisture damage including rotting, warping and cracking.
- A highly complex paint formulated just for James Hardie siding that's applied in a controlled factory environment to avoid all the perils of on-site painting.
- 20 designer colors of proprietary coating specially engineered to battle demands of local climate offers maximum durability and up to 30% better fade resistance1.
- No waiting on the right day free of rain, pollen, dust, humidity, UV exposure, wind, temperature changes or other environmental obstacles.
- A 15-year limited transferable finish warranty on both paint and labor.
1 James Hardie accelerated QUV test results compared to nationally available premium paint in lab environment.
Re-siding your home with James Hardie siding alone doesn't mean you're entirely covered. Trim and soffit are the two areas of an exterior that often fail the most. The HardieZone™ System protects all of your home with siding, soffit and trim.
When you re-side or remodel with James Hardie siding with ColorPlus Technology you can rest easy knowing that your home will retain its beauty with very little maintenance for years to come. We're offering our strongest warranties ever to back it up.
30 year limited transferable nonprorated product warranties on all James Hardie siding and soffit.
15 year limited transferable finish warranty covering both paint and labor.
15 year limited transferable nonprorated product warranty on all HardieTrim.