Advice on painting large area of exterior wood on Mill house

[themillman]

Hi,

I own an old mill house in Suffolk, brick up to first floor, wood-clad to upper floors. The wood is painted white (painted by previous owner with Weathershield, I think). In places, particularly the North face it is going green with algae.

Does anyone know of a paint containing algicide that is better than Weathershield?

I am also replacing the windows in the Mill and the job is to be carried out in November. (I know - but that's just the way the PP and manufacture turned out). The entire upper part of the house will be scaffolded for the job. Would it be a stupid time to paint the wood, assuming we get some dry days, or will the cold affect the paint to its detriment?

Thanks in advance for any help or comments.

 

[Nige F]

Trouble at t`mill Consider something like sikkens - get a rep out from a local trade supplier/ or sikkens direct. They will be happy to look and advise

 

[joe-90]

We want a photo.

 

[themillman]

Whatever makes you happy -

 

[Robbie uk]

You could use Dulux "All seasons" masonry paint. Its pliolite based, dries in 15 minutes. Ive used this on wood many times and it works well. Its a finish in itself so doesnt need anything else over it. Dries with a slight sheen too.