What belongs in an exterior painting scope?
List each surface, preparation method, repairs, primer and finish product, coats and cleanup. Paint does not replace siding or wood repair, so identify those items before the coating is applied.
How do siding and trim affect the finish?
Different materials and old coatings can need different preparation and products. The scope should name the surfaces and product system rather than treating the entire exterior as one interchangeable substrate.
When do lead-safe practices matter?
For covered work in pre-1978 homes and child-occupied facilities built before 1978, EPA’s Renovation, Repair and Painting guidance describes lead-safe requirements. Applicability depends on the property and work.