My house was built 5 years ago. Why do I already need to paint again?

Different builders use different methods to initially paint a new home. Many builders (not all) use the quickest, cheapest method possible. Their contractor’s name is not at stake, so they are not responsible for the job. On average, new homes need to be painted between 4-6 years after they are initially built. Even more importantly is that new homes almost always need re-caulked.