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I carried out some painting a couple of years ago on the outside of my house, windows, facias soffits etc. The paint on the wooden windows and facias is still as good as new but the paint on the soffits has all pealed badly and looks a complete mess.
I recall when I carried out the painting that the material of the soffit was not wood, more like a light grey asbestos type material (though i'm positive it's not asbestos as the house is only 8 years old and asbestos would not have been used).
My question is why do you think this has happened, after all one would think that the underside would not take the full brunt of the weather and would last longer than the windows/facias. How can I remidy this, I know I have to get the ladders out and rub down completely the soffit but is there some special sealant I should have used ?? - any help would be much appreciated.
I recall when I carried out the painting that the material of the soffit was not wood, more like a light grey asbestos type material (though i'm positive it's not asbestos as the house is only 8 years old and asbestos would not have been used).
My question is why do you think this has happened, after all one would think that the underside would not take the full brunt of the weather and would last longer than the windows/facias. How can I remidy this, I know I have to get the ladders out and rub down completely the soffit but is there some special sealant I should have used ?? - any help would be much appreciated.