With snow on the ground this question might seem out of place, but is it something you need to start thinking about?
With South Dakota being a land-locked northern state, you can expect all four seasons to make their appearance, but only a couple of those are suitable for your house to get an outdoor facelift.
For many painters who work with all seasons, exterior season begins around springtime. Western View Painting starts around mid-April. Occasionally for Rapid City, warmer weather doesn’t make an appearance until the beginning of May. Exterior projects can then take place throughout the rest of the summer months and usually starts to taper off around October, but it is very dependent on the weather, sometimes stretching into November or stopping with a foot of snow in early October. That is when interior season starts for your inside projects, but those can also be done year-round as well.
Besides our painters freezing outside, winter temperatures can affect the paint and its application. As our Rapid City Project Estimator and experienced painter, Chandler says, “Lower temperatures increase dry time, affecting application time for multiple coats and the risk of freezing. With latex based paint it can crystallize the paint causing it to bubble or blush.” He also recommends that temperatures should be above 45 degrees for exterior painting projects, which includes nighttime temperatures, to ensure a quality paint job with no concern for the paint or painters!
Exterior painting projects are a big deal, but they don’t need to be stressful. Armed with the knowledge of when the exterior season is, you are already a step ahead and can plan when your project might take place. Considering that exterior season in South Dakota is flexible with its dates and only lasts a few months out of the year, it’s best to plan ahead and get on your painter’s schedule sooner rather than later. This way you can ensure that your project gets done, that you don’t have to try to squeeze in around other people wanting their house painted, and you can soak up the sunshine while it lasts!
Have any questions or interested in learning more? Visit our Residential Exterior Page or call us at (605) 519‑6420!
If you've ever hired a painter, you know the experience can be frustrating. From sloppy work to bad communication, the wrong contractor can make your project miserable. At Western View, we believe your painting crew should get the job right, respect your property, and stand by their work. So when you work with us, you’ll enjoy a better painting experience that doesn’t cut corners. And because all our services are supported by our "Not Done Till You're Happy Guarantee," you can rest assured that your property will looks its best...without all the headaches.
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The Perfect Painting Project in 3 Simple Steps
After receiving a detailed estimate, you're ready to schedule your project! Thanks to our thorough estimate process, you and your crew will be on the same page, so you get exactly what you want.
Sit back and relax. From surface prep to final coats and all the little details in between, your crew will do whatever it takes to make your project perfect.
Congrats - your painting project went off without a hitch. Now it's time for the fun part...enjoying your space and moving on with your life!
Hi, I'm Rob Yarbro, founder of Western View Painting.
You probably won’t see me holding a paintbrush at your property, but sometimes it’s helpful to meet the person who runs the company you’re hiring to hear what they’re all about.
I’ve found that almost everyone’s had a bad experience with a contractor. At Western View, we wanted to build a company of men and women that could shake our clients’ hands, look them in the eye, and stand by their work. So we’ve built every step of our process around that vision…to give you an elevated painting experience from start to finish.
We’re grateful for the chance to work with you.
Before we're done, we'll walk the entire project with you. We're only finished when you're 100% happy with our work.
Contractors that don't communicate are the worst. Not us...when you reach out, we get back to you quickly! Whether that's via phone call, email, text, or a form on our site.
Notice a spot or two your painter missed? It happens. But most painters will never come back for little touch-ups. We do.
Every painting project comes with our 4-year limited warranty. If any issues arise because of our products or workmanship, we'll make it right.
We hire great people and treat them well. So you can trust that they'll treat your property with respect. We think you'll notice the difference.
We only use high-quality, eco-friendly paints that will stand the test of time and be safe for your family or place of work.