Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Oct 28, 2014 5:18 pm How long should external paint last on a house? I think the paint that Porter Davis use is Wattyl Sunfast Low Sheen. The house is only 5 years old and when I complained about this problem, we were told that it should be repainted every 3 years. What do you think? Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ During construction stage: Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Re: Porter Davis House - exterior paint how long should it l 2Oct 28, 2014 6:18 pm Longer than that for repainting. I take it you mean Solagard? If so, below is a link for a 15yr warranty, if properly applied (and suspect that is where the issue is). There is a technical number, give that a call and explain your situation, they should be able to give you some advice. http://www.wattyl.com.au/export/download/pdf/Wattyl_Solagard_Full_Warranty_19122011..pdf Re: Porter Davis House - exterior paint how long should it l 3Oct 28, 2014 6:39 pm After you have checked on the paint.....take it up with your builder. That's NOT good. Internal and External Building and Colour Consultant Online - Worldwide http://www.denovoconcepts.com Re: Porter Davis House - exterior paint how long should it l 4Oct 28, 2014 8:09 pm 4walls Longer than that for repainting. I take it you mean Solagard? If so, below is a link for a 15yr warranty, if properly applied (and suspect that is where the issue is). There is a technical number, give that a call and explain your situation, they should be able to give you some advice. http://www.wattyl.com.au/export/download/pdf/Wattyl_Solagard_Full_Warranty_19122011..pdf My contract says Wattyl Sunfast. Re: Porter Davis House - exterior paint how long should it l 5Oct 28, 2014 8:10 pm Michelle After you have checked on the paint.....take it up with your builder. That's NOT good. I agree Michelle, not good at all. This is a part of the house where we do not get to see unless we are quite far away. The cracking really bothers me. Sigh .... Three options 1 Ask the liquidator 2 Find another PD customer and ask the source of their report 3 Pay for new report 3 12320 Congratulations! Nice to put that to bed before christmas, now you can relax 3 7133 What? It's a lighting question, the control joint is only needed at 12m centres, a bulkhead or change of direction will suffice as a 'break' in the ceiling, just make… 8 8551 |