An exterior paint scheme should be made up of at least three colors: The field, or large areas such as walls or roofs. The trim, which are corner boards, window trim, fascias, rakes, etc.

Kevin spent a month or so burning the paint off one side of his Alameda Vic. Good thing he did, too; the paint lasted at least 10 years before the new owners needed to repaint.

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If I had to boil down the emails I received to just one, it would read: “Tim, I have to paint my exterior (fill in the blank). I don’t have a choice. Why do paints fail?

Once all the loose paint is removed, you should scrub the surface to remove dirt and any oil film. The exhaust from cars and trucks (diesels) can build up on the exterior of your house.

View full size The 125-year-old Iron Age Building is set to get a touch-up of paint in what its owner hopes is the first step in a fuller renovation. (The Birmingham News file photo) ...