[RWebb]

a lot depends on where you live - I use bleach here (after talking to a top notch paint shop), then pressure wash as we have mold, mold, mold

in Wyoming no mold could grow but snow crystals abraded the paint(!) not to mention sun

an angle grinder is perfect to address spots that need sanding after you scrape

I use Benjie Moore - their 2nd from the top line or the top line - Behr (Home Despot house brand) has gotten good reviews from Cons. Reports) - any top line paint should be good

use a quality primer on any bare wood also - cracks mean there is expansion, so use one of the new-fangled elastomerics there

mine has lasted 10 years and will last many more with just some spot touchup

where is dispo?