Painter, It’s Cold Outside

As a builder, you likely build homes year-round. In the not-too-distant past, certain finishing details, such as painting outdoor trim, could not be done under a specific temperature. But times are changing … Cold Weather Painting: Original article by Ted Cushman, Feb. 1, 2008, published in builderonline.com. Q: I have some homes that need exterior painting, and cold weather is closing in. My painters say they can paint outdoors when it’s as cold as 35 degrees F. Should I be worried? A: Things are always changing in the world of house paint. Just a decade ago, labels on exterior-paint cans … Read more »