Spot peeling
sometimes occurs on the sides of a weatherboard house in areas exposed to the sun's heat. Peeling is usually caused by moisture trapped in the
weatherboards that
is drawn to the surface by the sun's rays. The moisture lifts the paint away
from the surface.
The first step is locating the source of the
trapped moisture. Check carefully for leaks in the
gutters or eaves of the house. If the peeling area is near a kitchen or
bathroom, you may need to install an exhaust fan to remove the moisture and
sweat build up.
Louvres placed in the eaves sometimes allow the trapped moisture to escape.
Repair:
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Remove all the old paint in the peeling area. Scrape off the paint
approximately 300mm beyond the peeling area. -
Sand the surface down to the original wood, and prime it with a good grade
of wood undercoat.
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Caulk all holes, cracks and seams with a good grade of caulking compound
to avoid a repeat of the problem.
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After the caulking compound has had time to dry thoroughly, apply at least
one coat of a good grade of house paint. This should completely correct the
problem.
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