Mountain sun on stain
South-facing walls show stain failure within a couple of seasons at this elevation.
Silverthorne, Colorado
Painters in Silverthorne, CO
The Summit County town on I-70 and the Blue River, at about 8,800 feet.
Direct answer
Painter Hotline paints houses in Silverthorne, Summit County. Housing there is mostly 1990s and newer, with 16.9% from before 1980. Free estimates: 720-208-5645.
Local conditions
What painting in Silverthorne involves
Snow load and standing water
Heavy snow and long wet periods mean deck and railing coatings must tolerate standing moisture.
Short season, early booking
The exterior season is short, so booking early and working efficiently is most of the job.
Newer than its neighbors
Silverthorne's housing is mostly from the 1980s on, with a large share built since 2000, much of it wood and composite siding on homes oriented to the views. The south walls take the brunt.
Second homes and managers
A large share of Silverthorne owners live elsewhere. Photo estimates, a property manager on site and progress photos keep a project moving without the owner driving up.
Local dataWhen Silverthorne's homes were built (dark orange: built before 1980)
How old Silverthorne's homes are
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates, table B25034.
Show the numbers
| Built | Silverthorne | Summit County | Colorado |
|---|---|---|---|
| Before 1940 | 0% | 1% | 7.1% |
| 1940s | 0% | 0% | 2.3% |
| 1950s | 0% | 1.1% | 6.9% |
| 1960s | 2.5% | 3.8% | 7.8% |
| 1970s | 14.4% | 26.7% | 16.5% |
| 1980s | 19.6% | 20% | 13.5% |
| 1990s | 24.7% | 24.6% | 15.2% |
| 2000s | 19.6% | 16% | 16.7% |
| 2010s | 13.2% | 5.7% | 12.2% |
| 2020 or later | 6% | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| Before 1980, total | 16.9% | 32.7% | 40.6% |
Silverthorne has about 2,943 homes, and an estimated 16.9% of them predate 1980, far below Colorado's 40.6% and far below Summit County's 32.7%. The 1990s added the most (24.7%); 38.7% are from 2000 on.
What the numbers mean for Silverthorne jobs
- With 16.9% pre-1980, lead is rare in Silverthorne; thin builder coats and dried caulk are the usual culprits.
- 58.7% from 1970–1999, prime years for hardboard siding: board edges and caulk joints get the attention.
| County | Summit County |
|---|---|
| ZIP codes | 80498 |
| Neighborhoods | Wildernest, Angler Mountain Ranch, Three Peaks, Eagles Nest, Ruby Ranch and the Blue River corridor |
Questions
Silverthorne painting questions
How often do mountain homes need re-staining?
More often than metro homes. South and west exposures at Summit County elevations need attention on a noticeably tighter cycle.
Do you work with Summit County HOAs?
Yes. Many Wildernest and Eagles Nest properties have association rules, and multi-building projects are phased.
Do I need to worry about lead paint in Silverthorne?
Usually not. Only 16.9% of homes in Silverthorne predate 1980 by the Census count; lead paint was banned for homes in 1978.