Painting Community Buildings Can Be an Expensive Project


Here Are Eight Considerations for Associations Before Launching into a Paint Refresh.


Geoff Lloyd and Jonathan Rodriguez JUST RIGHT Painting, Inc.


For residents living in a community governed by a homeowner’s association, many may be familiar with some maintenance activities managed by the community such as exterior building painting. While the paint on the buildings may look fine, it still may be time to update the paint coverage of metal, wood, and other building material before wood rots, peeling begins, wood replacement is required, or metals such as garage doors require additional work to repaint.


Here are eight considerations


for associations and why regular painting of community components is so important.


Regular periodic maintenance helps to protect surfaces.


Implementing a regular painting maintenance program is essential to owning or managing a building. An association’s reserve study usually indicates intervals for painting wood, metal, and other community components. A fresh coat of paint provides not only an aesthetic boost for owners but also a layer of protection for - exterior wood, metals, stucco, and concrete board components. Paint wears out over time because of sunlight, high temperatures, and inclement weather. All paints have a Light Reflection Value (“LRV”) -- the lighter the paint, the higher the LRV; the darker the paint, the lower the LRV. This is why darker colors fade faster than lighter colors. If the exterior of your building is well maintained, it sends a positive message to owners and potential buyers. However, paint isn’t just to add color and keep the community looking nice, paint helps protect an exterior surface by restoring faded, cracked, or flaking paint and protecting the building material underneath. A professionally applied coat of paint can increase property values and reduce the potential for costly repairs.


Regular periodic maintenance is an opportunity to check for damage.


The association saves money over the lifespan of the buildings when it takes time to apply a fresh coat of paint on a regular


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basis. Having a painter closely inspect your property can be a good way to check for any underlying signs of damage that might not be immediately noticeable from the ground. If cracks in stucco or more serious signs of rotting on wood are discovered or become visible, a qualified contractor should be hired to assess the damage and make repairs. Once any necessary repairs have been made, it is vital to add a fresh coat of paint to protect the new repairs from the elements and extend their life.


Regular periodic maintenance enhances a universal color palette.


One of the signature features of a well-managed community is that there is a pleasing symmetry and fluidity between the homes through a coordinated color palette. Regular paint and paint coverage maintenance is an essential feature for maintaining the community’s aesthetic look and property value as well as to maintain color standards. This type of uniformity benefits the homeowners in the end because a professionally designed color palette projects a professional cohesive quality of design. The consistent look of the property will contribute to the overall curb appeal of the building or the neighborhood. Sometimes, a specific color used in the community just does not hold up well between painting intervals. Community-wide painting projects are an excellent means and opportunity to make a color adjustment consistent with the community color palette.


Regular periodic maintenance extends the quality and life of your community.


If you drive around communities in southern California or look through listings on real estate sales sites, you will notice both well maintained and poorly maintained community buildings. While a large painting project may be a substantial financial commitment for an association, conducting proper painting maintenance is a simple way to increase and extend the


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