Exterior painting on masonite question

[Russell....@sas.com]

I've signed up with a painter, who has received many positive reviews on
a local newsgroup, to paint the exterior of the house (masonite
siding). Due to various weather related reasons, the painting which
was originally to be done in April-May will be done in the near
future. With the kind of unpredictable weather and high humidity we're
having at present (here in Raleigh NC) what should I expect from a
competent painter? If we have a downpour, how soon thereafter is it
reasonable to begin painting? One would assume the surface should
be "dry" - how does this work in practice with the painting crew
sitting idle? What if it's sunny in the morning, the painters paint
and then it rains? I'd love to hear the experience of others who've
been through a similar situation.

Thank you for taking the time to respond,

Russell

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[Daniel Hicks]

Russell....@sas.com wrote:
>
> I've signed up with a painter, who has received many positive reviews on
> a local newsgroup, to paint the exterior of the house (masonite
> siding). Due to various weather related reasons, the painting which
> was originally to be done in April-May will be done in the near
> future. With the kind of unpredictable weather and high humidity we're
> having at present (here in Raleigh NC) what should I expect from a
> competent painter? If we have a downpour, how soon thereafter is it
> reasonable to begin painting? One would assume the surface should
> be "dry" - how does this work in practice with the painting crew
> sitting idle? What if it's sunny in the morning, the painters paint
> and then it rains? I'd love to hear the experience of others who've
> been through a similar situation.

If latex (or acrylic) paint is being used it actually helps to have the
surface slightly damp when painting. It improves the adhesion of the
paint.

[Paul Broussard]

Russell....@sas.com wrote:
>
> I've signed up with a painter, who has received many positive reviews on
> a local newsgroup, to paint the exterior of the house (masonite
> siding). Due to various weather related reasons, the painting which
> was originally to be done in April-May will be done in the near
> future. With the kind of unpredictable weather and high humidity we're
> having at present (here in Raleigh NC) what should I expect from a
> competent painter? If we have a downpour, how soon thereafter is it
> reasonable to begin painting? One would assume the surface should
> be "dry" - how does this work in practice with the painting crew
> sitting idle? What if it's sunny in the morning, the painters paint
> and then it rains? I'd love to hear the experience of others who've
> been through a similar situation.

Russell-

Usually we'll leave the protected areas till last. We'll have somewhere
to work if it rains a bit. A heavy downpour will bring the job to a
halt, we'll leave or wait it out a little while, working in the
protected areas. If a substrate was rained upon, we'll leave it till the
next day, when dry. 100% humidity will cause surfactant leaching in
acrylics. Beware if they continue to paint in the rain.

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