We powerwash siding every two years as suggested by manufacturers for proper maintenance. Before spending almost a thousand dollars to buy the right kind of powerwasher there are a few things you should know before you powerwash. Powerwash techniques vary depending on the surface that your cleaning and it's a delicate process of using the right chemicals, water volume and pressure. What most people don't know is it can also cause thousands of dollars in damage if your not properly trained to powerwash.
Even using the mild cleaning solutions from hardware stores when you powerwash can cause extensive damage because most of them contain chlorine bleach, which can damage wood decks if it gets on them. Most people believe using 3,000 - 4,000 psi to powerwash is the fastest and most effective way to get the job done. That amount of pressure can damage vinyl siding and aluminum siding, force water behind it causing mildew and in some cases blow it off the house!
When powerwashing or cleaning aluminum siding it's important to make sure you don't use pressure to remove the built up dirt and mildew use the proper chemicals instead. In some cases you may have artillery fungus, which can creates further issues.
Henry’s Housework is the most experienced and trained company in Maryland, we have been providing powerwashing services since 1989 for more than 19,000 residential and commercial properties.
We have taken the time to educate our employees to powerwash in numerous certification programs and extensive hands on training. This dedication is what puts us among the leaders in the powerwash industry across the country. For more information about cleaning vinyl siding or powerwashing vinyl siding, give us a call or check out The vinyl siding institute's website.