Cracks must be carefully filled to prevent moisture from getting into the wood. Nail holes must be filled with putty. All loose boards must be nailed down tightly. Once moisture enters, it pushes the paint film away from the surface, causing blisters.
Price is but one factor which enters in paint values
How many coats will be required to give adequate
Consider paint on the basis of its spreading rate
How many square feet will it cover per gallon
What are its working and spreading properties
Without attempting to classify the reasons for painting
Price is but one factor which enters in paint values
More important still, statistics show that cheap-price-per-gallon paint lasts only about half as long
The protective value of paint becomes more important as the years go by