Plan Your Exterior Home Painting Project
June 23, 2026
From the genuine fieldstone Colonial Style homes to the intricate gingerbread trim on gorgeous Victorians, wood and wood-trimmed houses boast some of the finest architecture on the Main Line, in Chestnut Hill, and sprawling throughout the townships and boroughs of Montgomery and Bucks County. Owning one of these timeless treasures is both a privilege and a responsibility, especially when it comes to maintaining the exterior. Compared to modern vinyl-sided houses, historic wood homes require an entirely different level of care and craftsmanship to preserve their beauty and integrity.
Painting classic Craftsman-style bungalows and centuries-old farmhouses starts long before the first coat of primer. The approach to exterior upkeep requires a deep understanding of the historical building materials, wood movement, common risks and damage points, and environmental protection. Your architectural investment needs something that not every painting company can provide.
Challenges Below the Surface: What to Look for Before Painting a Wood Home
Time and weather are the two major opponents working against a wood home of any age. Obviously, the older the house, the longer it has been withstanding environmental dangers. But younger construction is just as vulnerable to the elements.
Wood siding and wood fascia (a supporting board that trims the bottom of a roofline) are impacted by humidity, ice damming, trapped moisture, temperature swings, extreme heat, wildlife, and even plant life over the years. Damage from any of these forces creates weak spots and holes in the wood that can hide from view for a number of years.
Some contractors may offer to paint or caulk over these damaged areas as a method of stopping the problem without having to fix it. This is a dangerous mistake that no homeowner should ever accept as a solution. Painting or caulking over a spot that is exposed or has rot will trap moisture inside and make the problem even worse. This threatens the structural safety of the home, creating issues that could even work their way into your interior architecture.
Choose a Painting Contractor That Performs a Comprehensive Wood Analysis and Structural Remediation
Although exterior paint absolutely contributes to protecting a house, it is only one layer in a multi-faceted approach to caring for an older wood home. Before hiring a professional residential exterior painting company, find out what their process is for analyzing the wood elements that make up the structure. Whether it is limited to trim, wood comprises the majority of the home’s exterior, a reputable painting contractor will thoroughly assess the surfaces for damage.
At Lauro Painting, we have been working with historic and modern wood homes in Colonial, Victorian, Farmhouse, and Craftsman styles for over 15 years. Our clients in Chestnut Hill, along the Main Line, and throughout the suburban and rural townships of Montgomery and Bucks Counties rely on our expertise to analyze their wood before we ever touch a paintbrush.
While we offer light carpentry repair to manage small issues, typically around the trim or fascia, we refer our clients to trusted carpenters when more serious siding or fascia damage needs to be addressed. We are committed to ensuring that your home is architecturally sound before we get to work restoring its exterior beauty. Once the repairs to your home’s wood surfaces are complete, our team will complete the project with premium paint materials that bond flawlessly to your wood siding, fascia, trim, and features.
Safety and Compliance: Why EPA Lead-Safe Certification is a Requirement for Historic Home Painters
Homes built before 1978 in Bucks and Montgomery Counties are likely to have lead paint on at least one exterior layer. EPA Lead-Safe Certification means that the Lauro team has been trained to use specialized equipment and filtration systems to prevent lead contamination in and around your house.
If your home is more than 45 years old, EPA Lead-Safe Certification is a requirement, not a preference, for your residential exterior painting contractor. When updating a house with lead paint, using unsafe practices like dry-sanding and powerwashing can release lead into the soil and spark a Code Enforcement violation.
Entrust Your Precious Wood Home to a Painting Company that Values it as Much as You Do
Lauro Painting is your preservation partner when it comes to caring for your wood home’s exterior. We live right here where we work, and helping our neighbors maintain the charm and beauty that defines our historic region is a company priority. Our team is made up of employees, not contractors, and we all take pride in providing excellent craftsmanship on every project.
The wood and wood-trimmed homes in Bucks and Montgomery Counties, from the Main Line to Chestnut Hill, are an important part of the picturesque Pennsylvania landscape. Protect your home’s beauty, history, and structural integrity by only working with a reputable wood home painting contractor. Contact Lauro Painting today to schedule your comprehensive wood exterior analysis and painting estimate.
