Protecting Your Home From Mountain Weather
Professional exterior painting for homes throughout Durango, Colorado
Your home in Durango sits exposed to snow, wind, and sun that shift throughout the day and across seasons. Wood siding dries and cracks, stucco collects moisture at the seams, and paint fades or peels where ultraviolet light hits hardest. You need more than a coat of color—you need prep work that addresses what the weather has already done and a finish that holds up to what comes next.
Ramey Paint Contracting begins every exterior painting project with pressure washing to remove dirt, mildew, and loose material. From there, the crew scrapes flaking paint, sands rough edges, and repairs cracks or gaps in the surface. This prep takes time, but it creates the foundation that keeps new coatings intact through temperature swings and storms. The team works with wood, siding, stucco, and log exteriors, matching techniques to the material and the conditions it faces in Southwest Colorado.
If your exterior looks worn or you are planning to refresh it before the next winter, contact Ramey Paint Contracting in Durango for a free estimate and a clear timeline.
How the Work Protects What You See and What You Do Not
The crew arrives with scrapers, sanders, caulk, and primer, working section by section to prepare every surface before the first finish coat goes on. In Durango, that means addressing wood that has absorbed moisture, stucco that has developed hairline cracks, and trim that has pulled away from the siding. You will see them tape off windows, cover landscaping, and lay down drop cloths to keep the workspace contained.
Once the new paint cures, water beads off instead of soaking in, and the surface resists fading even on south-facing walls. The lines stay sharp where trim meets siding, and the color remains consistent across the entire structure. You will notice that the finish looks smooth up close, without drips, streaks, or rough patches left behind by rushed work.
The coatings used are selected for durability in high-altitude conditions, where temperature can drop thirty degrees between afternoon and evening. The crew does not skip steps to save time, and they do not leave until the job meets the standard you hired them for. This approach works for full repaints, touch-ups on problem areas, and prep for homes about to go on the market.
Questions Homeowners Ask Before Starting
Most people want to know how long the work takes, what the prep involves, and whether the finish will hold up in the kind of weather Durango sees year after year. Here are answers to the questions that come up most often.
How long does exterior painting take?
The timeline depends on the size of the structure and the condition of the surface, but most single-family homes take between four and seven days. Larger homes or those requiring extensive repair work may take longer.
What does the prep work include?
Every project starts with pressure washing, followed by scraping, sanding, caulking gaps, and repairing damaged wood or stucco. Primer goes on before the finish coats to improve adhesion and coverage.
What happens if it rains during the project?
You should wait for dry weather before starting, and the crew monitors forecasts to avoid applying paint when moisture is in the air. If rain arrives unexpectedly, work pauses until conditions allow the coating to cure properly.
Why does paint peel or fade faster in some areas?
South-facing walls receive more sun exposure, which breaks down coatings over time. Moisture from snow or rain can also get behind paint if the surface was not sealed correctly during the last application.
What type of paint works best for mountain climates?
High-quality acrylic latex coatings with UV inhibitors perform well in Durango because they flex with temperature changes and resist fading from sun exposure. The crew selects products based on the substrate and the amount of weather the surface will face.
Ramey Paint Contracting provides free estimates throughout Durango and the surrounding area, with clear timelines and no pressure to commit before you are ready. Reach out to discuss your project and schedule a walkthrough.