Contractor Tips Blog

Dec
7

Vinyl Siding Pressure Washing

Vinyl is the most popular choice for siding material. More than one-third of the exterior cladding installed on new and existing homes is vinyl. Not only do people pay less for vinyl as it is installed, but the upkeep for keeping it clean and looking nice is much less than other choices. While vinyl eliminates the hassle and expense of repainting the house’s siding every five years or so, vinyl still needs to be cleaned in order to look its best. Pressure washing is the fasted and most effective way to clean vinyl siding, and a professional pressure washing service can offer fantastic results to homeowners. 

Any type of home exterior covering gets dingy over time, but a pressure washer can quickly restore a home to its original beauty. While there are pressure washers available for rent and personal use at neighboring home good stores, having the home professionally cleaned is highly recommended. Professional residential pressure washers are experts at what they do. They understand how much pressure is needed to clean vinyl siding and can make professional adjustments as needed. Professional pressure washers also come to the home equipped with the right tools for the job. Sometimes years of grime are difficult to clean around windows, chimneys, gutters, etc. A professional residential pressure washer can get into grooves that are hard to reach with his tools of the trade that are not known about, or accessible, to the average homeowner.  

If you are looking to have your vinyl siding cleaned, pressure washing by a professional is the way to go. The appearance of your home can be greatly improved by pressure washing – making resell easier, your neighbors happy, and your home looking its best.

 Posted on behalf of Impact Services

Sep
10

End Of Summer Deck Cleaning

Unfortunately, summer is coming to a close after months of fun in the sun. For many homeowners, summer means plenty of time spent out on the back deck, patio or pool area, relaxing with family and friends. However, now that summer is just about over, months of entertaining outside may have left your decks in need of a thorough cleaning. Before the weather changes, now is the time to get your outside living areas pressure washed. 

Fall Pressure Washing

Spring and fall are great times to get your outdoor areas looking their best after a busy summer or a nasty winter. While spring may be washing off mildew or other winter leftovers, fall is cleaning up after summer parties and heavy pollen. Areas which may need a professional pressure washing include: 

–        Decks. Spilled food, beverages and other substances which collect throughout the season can leave your decks looking dirty after a long summer. Pressure washing decks can remove most spills, and make your decks look like new.

–        Pool areas. Your pool and pool deck get the most use in the summer. Clean out the crevices between tiles, stones and other pool deck materials without chemicals, which can upset your pool water pH balance, with pressure washing.

–        Patios and other outdoor areas. Most outdoor areas like patios and exterior kitchens can be safely cleaned using pressure washing to rid them of spills, pollen and other debris built up over the summer. 

Your local pressure washing service can safely clean your outdoor areas this fall to remove all the evidence of the summer fun, leaving your decks, patios and pool areas looking great. Choosing to clean up now leaves you facing fewer chores in preparation of next summer, and can keep your outdoor areas in great shape for the rest of the year.

Posted on behalf of Impact Pressure Washing

Sep
12

Pressure Washing Is Not Just For Houses!

Many homeowners are familiar with the benefits of washing the exterior of their house, where the pressure washing process will remove dirt, mold, mild and other stains.  One area that homeowners often do not think about is their concrete or brick pool deck.  During the summer months, the homeowner and their families heavily use their back yard pools, as they provide an excellent outdoor space to relax, recreate and entertain, during those very hot and humid days and nights. 

Anyone with an outdoor pool should consider getting the pool deck pressure washed, at the beginning and end of the season to remove dirt, mold, mildew and grime, which accumulate on the deck surface.  Often this buildup can be dangerous, as it is slippery when wet, so it is best to have it periodically cleaned by a pressure-washing contractor. 

A qualified, licensed and insured pressure-washing contractor can quickly and economically perform this service.  Using trained technicians, the contractor will apply a cleaner to the surface and then wash the area using specialized equipment that will deliver the water to clean the surface at the right psi, as not to damage the deck surface.  In addition, the technician will make sure that the dirt, mold, mildew and grime removed does not flow into the pool, where it can contaminate the pool water. 

A periodic pool deck cleaning will keep your pool and pool deck area looking as great as it looked on the day it was completed.  If you own a pool, consider having the pool deck cleaned when you get the main house pressure washed.  Keep that investment looking great!

 

Aug
28

Low Pressure Roof Cleaning

Have you ever noticed black stains on residential or commercial roofs?  If so, it is more than likely mildew stains, which have built up over time due to the weather and the exposure to the elements.  Often the heavy presence of trees around the structure promotes the growth of the mildew, especially on shaded sections of the roof where the sun is unable to dry out the roof properly after rain events.  These stains really detract from the appearance of the home or business and can shorten the life of asphalt shingles.  However, low pressure roof cleaning will remove the mildew and restore the appearance of the roof. 

A qualified pressure washing contractor who specializes in low pressure roof cleaning is critical to getting the job done without damaging the roof or the interior of the building.  The contractor’s trained technicians will first apply a special non-toxic cleaner to the roof, which effectively treats mildew and other stains on the roof.  After the cleaner has been given time to work, the technician will then use low pressure water to clean the roof, taking care that water does not get under the shingles, as well as making sure that the shingles are not damaged in the washing process.  Interior water damage of ceilings is likely if water gets under the shingles!  In addition, traditional power washing of a roof will more than likely damage the roof, especially when done by an inexperienced technician. 

A qualified licensed and insured pressure washing contractor who specializes in low pressure roof cleaning can complete this work economically and quickly without damaging the home, building or the landscaping.  Often this service is combined with traditional power washing services of the remainder of the home or business, leading to a significantly improved appearance!

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