Exterior painting in Zaandam

A house clad entirely in wood

On a Zaan house it is not just the frame that is wooden. The outside wall is often made of wooden boards too, and all that woodwork stands in the wind and rain all year round. With the Zaan and the ditches close by, the air is often damp as well. Wood that absorbs moisture also needs to be able to release it. A paint system that lets moisture escape without letting rain in is therefore the foundation. A rigid, closed coat actually traps the water under the paint, with blistering and flaking as a result. You can read everything Oranje Kwast does in the city on painter in Zaandam.

Zaan green and choosing a colour

Green with white trims is the classic colour scheme of the timber Zaan houses, and people living in one often keep that tradition. There is still a choice, though: in the shade of green, the colour of the frames and trims and the sheen. In protected parts of the Zaan region there may be rules on exterior colours, so it is wise to check with the municipality beforehand. Tips for choosing are under choosing a window frame colour.

Where the wood gives way first

• The bottom edge of the timber weatherboards, where rainwater lingers
• Bottom rails and corner joints of windows and doors
• Bargeboards and fascias that catch the full sun and rain
• Mouldings and decorations around the front door

Soft spots are repaired first, otherwise you seal the rot in under a nice coat of paint. How that is done is under wood rot and frame repair.

Terraced homes, flats and the villages nearby

Not every Zaandam home is made of wood. In the post-war districts the outside work is mainly about frames, front doors, fascias and dormers, often on a whole row of homes at once. In a block of flats the VvE decides on maintenance. Oranje Kwast also works in Zaandijk and Koog aan de Zaan, where you find many timber houses. Our painter comes to look, tells you honestly what needs doing now and what can wait, and sends a quote within 48 hours. You can read the way of working under exterior painting.