After months of unpredictable Irish weather, summer offers homeowners the perfect opportunity to refresh and protect their home exteriors. While brighter days may have arrived, Irish homes still face a mix of sunshine, rain, coastal winds and changing conditions throughout the season. That’s why more homeowners are choosing Fleetwood Weather Clad, an exterior paint specifically developed to withstand everything from strong summer UV exposure to harsh Irish weather year-round.
Developed in County Cavan and proudly family-owned, Fleetwood has spent more than 75 years creating paints designed specifically for Irish homes and Irish weather conditions. With decades of expertise behind every tin, Weather Clad has been developed to deliver long-lasting protection through every season, helping homes retain their colour and finish during brighter summer months while continuing to defend against rain, wind, mould, algae and dirt build-up.
Fleetwood Technical Manager and Paint Expert, John Hetherton, has shared his top tips to ensure every homeowner knows how exactly to prepare their house over the coming weeks. “The Weather Clad range has been tested to withstand the rugged Irish weather we have experienced in recent years.” “Fleetwood looks after the crucial parts, ensuring their exterior paint offers UV protection, resists mould, algae, and dirt buildup, and is long lasting. However, the prep ahead of painting is another important element to consider before tackling the paint refresh”:
– Give yourself a window of dry weather before starting on the project.
– Treat the walls by power-washing with Fungicidal Wash. Allow 2-3 days to allow this to work.
– Power wash the exterior walls.
– Use Masonry Primer to bind all friable material,
Homeowners Cathriona and Sean Sweeney, along with Frank and Adam Early, have already made the switch to Weather Clad after experiencing the realities of Irish weather first-hand.
Painting your exterior is an investment so you need it to last. Cathriona explains: “Living on the Atlantic coast in County Mayo, our home is exposed to every type of Irish weather throughout the year. We wanted a paint that not only protects during the wetter months but also keeps our home looking fresh and vibrant through the summer. Since switching to Weather Clad, we’ve had peace of mind knowing our exterior is protected season after season.”
Adam Early was recommended Weather Clad by his Dad Adam explains “It was important for us to choose an Irish made paint because it’s specifically developed for the Irish weather conditions and we knew we required something reliable and made to stand the test of time. We made the switch to Weather Clad, based on dad’s expertise, he knew it was the right paint to choose, given it protects our home from the exposure to wind and rain all year around.”
Backed by 18 years guaranteed protection and available in 35 expertly selected shades inspired by the Irish landscape, Fleetwood Weather Clad is designed and made in Ireland, giving homeowners confidence that their homes are protected no matter what the Irish summer brings.
