The contractor that is giving me an estimate for painting the exterior of my house has mentioned Dulux Weathershield All Seasons Masonry Paint as the preferred type of paint to use.

He says that being oil based is more washable and still lets the masonry breathe.

I only knew of the Dulux Weathershield Smooth Masonry Paint which is water based.

I have been looking at the Dulux UK trade website and the oil based masonry paint does not seem to have any downside.

Is this newer type of paint the one to go for?

Also, I read that it is shower resistance in 15 minutes, however, it is better to wait until the spring to paint? The contractor mentions it is not an issue.