Wallenpaupack

Lake humidity peels poorly-prepped siding by year three. We build finishes to last.

Homes situated near Lake Wallenpaupack face a brutal combination: constant moisture, intense sun reflection off the water, and driving winds. This microclimate accelerates the breakdown of exterior paints and turns decks gray in a single season if unprotected.

We use high-performance marine-grade stains where appropriate and mold-resistant exterior paints designed specifically for these conditions. We also understand the rhythm of second-home ownership. Many of our clients are based in New York or New Jersey. We handle large interior repaints and cabinet refinishing projects during the off-season, providing detailed photo updates, so the home is flawless when you return for the summer.

The shoreline villages — Hawley, Tafton, Paupack, Ledgedale, and Wilsonville — are full of second homes, boathouses, and multi-level decks that step down toward the water. That lakefront position is beautiful and merciless: sun bounces off thirteen miles of open water, humidity never really lets up, and wind drives rain straight into the siding that faces the lake.

We plan around that exposure. South- and west-facing lake elevations take the most punishment, so we specify the most durable, UV- and mildew-resistant products there, and we pay special attention to sealing horizontal trim and railing caps where standing water collects. On the docks and decks that define life up here, we lean on penetrating stains built to survive constant moisture and foot traffic.

Because so many of our clients are weekenders, we're comfortable running a project start to finish while you're away — coordinating access, sending photo updates, and timing the loud, disruptive work for the quiet off-season. Most Wallenpaupack homes need a rotation of exterior painting, deck staining, and power washing outside, with interior painting and cabinet refinishing handled over the winter.