Like any home exterior, plaster does require maintenance, albeit minimal, and may on occasion require some repairs. When a home settles, plaster may crack, and you’ll need to have it repaired. Exterior plaster-cracks can lead to further damage.
Quite often a crack in the cladding can be a result of a leak in the building, not the other way round, if the crack is just filled it can do more harm than good. It could be leaking somewhere else, causing the timber to swell which then cracks the plaster. It’s vitally important to have these inspected, identified and repaired as soon as possible and by an experienced professional.
Repainting exterior plaster
Painting exterior plaster is not like painting drywall or gib. Extra care needs to be taken to ensure the life of your plaster. That is where Absolute Plastering can help. Our team will make sure your plaster is properly resurfaced and will perform any necessary repairs before repainting and protecting it.
To help prolong the life of the paint, we recommend you soft wash the exterior of your house once a year. You must also be careful when choosing your colours when painting over exterior plaster, you should use colours with a light reflective value of 25% or higher. If you are fond of dark colours, there are some options on the market. However, they will require more maintenance.
Absolute Plastering only use approved quality acrylic paint products and qualified tradesmen for application.
