I have been doing some thinking regarding your home's exterior being wood and consequently waas wondering what kind of idea you all had, if any, regarding the actual coating or finish of that wood?
The New England weather is tough on exterior finishes and unles you are a glutton for painting every 9 - 12 years , this is what lead me to research the "wet" housepaint brands and tested results.
Then I looked at Rino Shield. It is something you should strongly consider for durability and longevity.
It will last almost three times longer than the best top rated and tested exterior house paint by Behr, folowed in second place by Valspar, and after that you have Sherwin Williams.
Nine years is what the testing showed for the housepaint to retain it's good looks ann not be peeling or cracking.
Rino Shield is 25 years minimum. I am unsure if Rino Shield is available in your area or not but if it were me, that may be exactly what I would have applied and not worry about it again my lifetime.
Just doing some thinking ahead of time for ya.
And yes, industrial finishes is something I am an expert at, besides most things mechanical in nature and a lot of electrical as well. Manufacturing processes, ergonomics, plant and equipment layout, workflow, and proceses is also in my expertise.
So I have a large diversity of most things pertinent to manufacturing plants and processes required to optimize costs and reduce operator fatigue which improves attitudes and overall performance.
Just my IDEA for yer house project which is still a little away timewise but animportant element for you to give some strong consideration about.
AND NO, do not fall for the Sherwin Willimas BS for paint. Although many contractors use the crap, they get huge discounts from Sherwin to buy it, and it is not even tested in the top 4 paints. Theirpowder coatings are even worse. It is exclusively name brand recognition.
Behr, Valspar definitely far superior to them. Independent lab testing shows it.
Just some info...... FWIW....
Have a great day!