Here’s everything you need to know about Lifetyme Exteriors Smart Coat… Q. What surfaces can it be applied to? A. Lifetyme Exteriors Smart Coat can be safely and effectively applied to virtually any vertical surface, including wood, aluminum siding, stucco, brick, vinyl siding, cinder block. Furthermore, even as our product serves to protect and beautify the exterior of your home, it uniquely preserves the character and charm of the surface materials. Stucco still looks like stucco; brick still looks like brick. Q. Can it be used on historic homes (in historic districts)? A. Lifetyme Exteriors Smart Coat can, of course, be used on historic homes. The wide range of colors and the preservative nature of the product make it a perfect choice for this type of home. With what other product can you truly extend the life of a home’s exterior while still retaining its historic appearance, character, and charm? Q. How can Lifetyme Exteriors Smart Coat last so long? A. Lifetyme Exteriors Smart Coat can last so much longer than paint because of its composition. It is specially formulated with what manufacturers call “micro-clad” technology. The pigment molecules in the coating are encapsulated to create a weatherproof shield that in turn provides high performance acrylic protection for your home. As it dries, it cures to a thickness ten times greater than paint. The final finish is tough with a satin-like shine, and it is waterproof and bridges small cracks and crevices, while maintaining the natural beauty and character of wood, brick, stucco, etc. It’s maintenance-free, beautiful, and durable and will stay that way for many years to come. If it gets dirty, feel free to power spray it to bring back its lustrous finish, something you can’t do even with an expensive paint job. Furthermore, Lifetyme Exteriors Smart Coat will not crack, chip, peel, fade, or chalk.. Q. Are there many colors? A. Yes, there are many colors. In fact, we have over 1,500 colors, including yours. Typically, you will have only seven to ten colors to choose from in vinyl siding. However, our product offers you almost limitless choices, and we can also do a good job of matching a color you bring to us. Q. Will Lifetyme Exteriors Smart Coat insulate my home? A. While our product doesn’t make any dramatic claims about insulation value, it does have some very effective insulating characteristics. Lifetyme Exteriors Smart Coat will make your home more airtight. Consequently, many homeowners will experience a reduction in heating and cooling bills. Hoever, we cannot say to what degree.. Q. How is Lifetyme Exteriors Smart Coat applied to a home? A. Review our Installation procedures here. Q. Should I coat my gutters, replace them, or just leave them alone? A. That, of course, is up to you. However, we can make a recommendation. If you’re gutters are in good shape and working well, we would suggest that you have them coated at the time your home is done. It’s best not to move them unless absolutely necessary because leaks can develop. Therefore, our professional installer would coat them in place. You can, of course, leave them just as they are, or you can replace them, which we can also do for you. Q. How long is the warranty? A. Lifetyme Exteriors Smart Coat is warranted against chipping, peeling, fading, cracking, and chalking for as long as you live in your home. Review the warranty here. Q. How much does it cost? A. Given what the product does, it’s very affordable. The only way we can accurately determine that this is the right product for your home is to see it. We also need to inspect and measure so we know the specific area that is to be coated and any repairs that will be part of the installation. Only then can we give you a price. Q. How can I speak to a representative? A. Please call us at 1-888-4-A-LIFETIME. You may also Request an Estimate.