As often as it gets dirty or shows mold. If it’s clean why waste your time and water?
Somewhere between almost never and once a year. It’s pretty much unheard of in most parts of California. In the South, you can’t go a week without seeing at least one house in the neighborhood having it done. Mildew builds up quickly depending on how much sun the house gets.
BTW - “Pressure wash” is not always the best thing for your house. Doing a soft wash with cleaning agents is many times better.
How ofter you should power wash your house depends, very much, on your location and the amount of year-round humidity the home is subjected to. When we lived in Georgia, it was necessary to power wash our brick house, about once a year, to keep it looking nice - - in humid conditions, mold forms very quickly, at least on the north side, where there is no benefit of sunshine’s UV rays. Sometimes it wasn’t necessary to do the entire house, just the north side exposure; generally our concrete drive needed power washing at the same time.
How quickly does it get dirty enough to bother you enough to wash it? How plentiful is water where you live?
Don’t tell me. Just figure it out from those.
Where do I start?
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Where do I start?
I’m a huge financial nerd, and have spent an embarrassing amount of time talking to people about their money habits.
Here are the biggest mistakes people are making and how to fix them:
Not having a separate high interest savings account
Having a separate account allows you to see the results of all your hard work and keep your money separate so you're less tempted to spend it.
Plus with rates above 5.00%, the interest you can earn compared to most banks really adds up.
Here is a list of the top savings accounts available today. Deposit $5 before moving on because this is one of the biggest mistakes and easiest ones to fix.
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The science behind the periods of power washing of siding on a home is extremely precise. It hinges/depends on your perception of cleanliness and the ambition/energy you want to invest in your desire to achieve the said perception of cleanliness.
I do it once a year when the spirit (wife) moves me.
Please note that not all siding is power washable. Make sure you know what you are doing. Most siding can be washed with a brush and mild soap. Siding with paint or composition siding, do not use a pressure washer.
Before I messed up my back, I washed my house twice a year as per the advice of the painting company. Before that advice I washed it only once a year.
I would not use a pressure washer but a steam cleaner. Even though the steam is under pressure it is not anywhere near what a pressure washer uses.
I don’t think that power washing siding is a good idea unless there are instructions with your machine to do it properly. I saw a house side that was power washed and it looked like a Zebra.
Only as needed and “warning”… once you start power washing you will likely find you need to do it again much sooner than you did the first time!
Power washing can also force water behind the siding which can cause other issues, so make sure your siding is installed correctly and avoid the extreme close up sprays of the nozzle as much as possible.
I once met a man who drove a modest Toyota Corolla, wore beat-up sneakers, and looked like he’d lived the same way for decades. But what really caught my attention was when he casually mentioned he was retired at 45 with more money than he could ever spend. I couldn’t help but ask, “How did you do it?”
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He then walked me through a few strategies that I’d never thought of before. Here’s what I learned:
1. Make insurance companies fight for your business
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I once met a man who drove a modest Toyota Corolla, wore beat-up sneakers, and looked like he’d lived the same way for decades. But what really caught my attention was when he casually mentioned he was retired at 45 with more money than he could ever spend. I couldn’t help but ask, “How did you do it?”
He smiled and said, “The secret to saving money is knowing where to look for the waste—and car insurance is one of the easiest places to start.”
He then walked me through a few strategies that I’d never thought of before. Here’s what I learned:
1. Make insurance companies fight for your business
Most people just stick with the same insurer year after year, but that’s what the companies are counting on. This guy used tools like Coverage.com to compare rates every time his policy came up for renewal. It only took him a few minutes, and he said he’d saved hundreds each year by letting insurers compete for his business.
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Generally, a house should be pressure washed once a year to maintain its appearance and prevent the buildup of dirt, mold, and mildew. However, homes in areas with high humidity or lots of trees may need more frequent cleaning. Regular pressure washing in Johns Creek can help preserve the exterior and enhance curb appeal.
Only when they’re dirty, some siding doesn’t need to be touched for many years. Once you start with the power washer you need to wash your siding more often.
One thing to do is cover all electronics.
A few years ago, we had our house power-washed. We also have Verizon FIOS, and their equipment naturally was mounted on the outside of our house. The power-washing pretty much knocked it all out. The water blasts got inside the boxes and pretty much fried them.
A few months ago, we again had our house power-washed. This time, we required the power washers to protect the exposed equipment. They did a good job of that, with several layers of taped plastic over the Verizon equipment. They also were especially gentle around that area. As a result, this time
One thing to do is cover all electronics.
A few years ago, we had our house power-washed. We also have Verizon FIOS, and their equipment naturally was mounted on the outside of our house. The power-washing pretty much knocked it all out. The water blasts got inside the boxes and pretty much fried them.
A few months ago, we again had our house power-washed. This time, we required the power washers to protect the exposed equipment. They did a good job of that, with several layers of taped plastic over the Verizon equipment. They also were especially gentle around that area. As a result, this time around we had no problems.
Depends on how much money and time you want to spend or have. But if you could paint it every couple years you find that the paint would actually build as if you were putting one coat over another. Instead of 3 or 4hr. Window to recoat. It's more like 2 yr window instead. But really you only have to worry about 3 sides of the house because the northside doesn't get the direct sunlight or heat the other three sides do. The south side is the most vulnerable side of the house. So maybe do the Southside every year or two depending on how much sunlight it gets. And then alternate the other 2 sides
Depends on how much money and time you want to spend or have. But if you could paint it every couple years you find that the paint would actually build as if you were putting one coat over another. Instead of 3 or 4hr. Window to recoat. It's more like 2 yr window instead. But really you only have to worry about 3 sides of the house because the northside doesn't get the direct sunlight or heat the other three sides do. The south side is the most vulnerable side of the house. So maybe do the Southside every year or two depending on how much sunlight it gets. And then alternate the other 2 sides every other year and it should last forever. But remember it's only as good as the prep you do and put into it. Back brush and roll everything if you spray at least first coat. Then the second coat you can just spray because your worked the paint into the surface. When you spray even though it coming out of the gun with some pressure it doesn't penetrate the wood or surface unless you manually work it in. It just covers over what your paint. On an exterior it's a big part of a successful paint job. The other is applying it when it's to hot the paint dries to fast and that's not good. It needs to dry at a rate recommend by the paint company usually it's between about 45 to 50 degrees to about 80 to 85 anything hotter than that and stop and wait for the weather to cook down as well as the surface your painting. The same goes when it's to cold like below 45. Sometimes you have no choice so there's tricks to getting by the weather but ideally it should be about 60 to 70 degrees and no participation. For at least an hour. But as like the heat the cold weather is the opposite it takes to long to dry and the water in most paint will end up freezing and flaking off making the paint job fail. But like l have said before in previous posts. Go to your nearest paint supply store and ask for the mistints and choose from the type of paint you want. Just have to make the color work .. most of the time you will find a color close to what your looking for. Let's say you need 10gals for a 2500 sq ft. Home . The paint now which is crazy how much the prices have gone up. Ten years ago I could get the top of the line paint at contractors Price . 15 to 25 a gal and 65 to 100 for 5 gals. Now it's like 60 to 70 a gallon and 300 for 5gals . We are talking about the top of the line paint. And don't ever get suckered into the idea that there is one coat coverage paint or that there is primer and paint all in one. There's no such thing because they are designed different there for you are selling your self short of one or the other. So with that said back to paint cost. So it 600 for 10 gals of paint. It's so expensive you can't put enough paint on your house because you might have to buy another gal or two. So now your shorting yourself on product. Which is everything except knowing how to apply it properly. Your now over 600 with primer caulking spackle. Sand paper tape and what not .
Now take the mistints paint. Same paint as the other guy. Nothing wrong with the paint. Except that someone didn't like the color it came out to be. So you take the color they have rejected and you can pick it up let's say 20 per 5 gals that's 40 instead of 600. You could even get another 5 gals so you can apply more product. Which makes everything better. Even 1 gals go for 5 dollars to 20 maybe tops . Huge break in price even if they only have let's say 8gals of paint. You are only paying full price on two gals or whatever. Now you can buy the purdy brush instead of the other brand that falls apart on you or the roller nap. So overall one guy pays over 600 on paint supplies where the other one spends maybe a 100 plus all the extras maybe another 100 that is 200. Versus 600 plus. And they may have to buy more paint depending on how efficient they are with the paint. Big difference and better paint job for a1/3 of the price. Remember to take it one brush stroke at a time. And don't forget one great paint job can change the world.
Best if luck. And most importantly have fun. Painting is supposed to be fun. God Bless and Namaste. Shanti your paint guru.
Twice a day. Oh wait. It doesn't get dirty again that fast. Maybe once a day. But it doesn't get dirty enough in one day. Maybe once every 2 days. No again, not dirty. OK. Maybe every week. Again no, cause it's still not that dirty in a week. I know! I'll just pressure wash it when it's just dirty enough to warrant pressure washing. Of course, I live in the desert, and my house is adobe. It doesn’t seem to show dirt at all. I guess I don't have to pressure wash it at all. But my sister lives in southern Florida. She gets mildew on her house. It doesn't take long to get mildew on it. I guess sh
Twice a day. Oh wait. It doesn't get dirty again that fast. Maybe once a day. But it doesn't get dirty enough in one day. Maybe once every 2 days. No again, not dirty. OK. Maybe every week. Again no, cause it's still not that dirty in a week. I know! I'll just pressure wash it when it's just dirty enough to warrant pressure washing. Of course, I live in the desert, and my house is adobe. It doesn’t seem to show dirt at all. I guess I don't have to pressure wash it at all. But my sister lives in southern Florida. She gets mildew on her house. It doesn't take long to get mildew on it. I guess she should pressure wash it when it gets too much mildew or mold on it. DUH! That was pretty simple to figure out. I'm proud of myself for using my brain to solve a problem.
Gutters should be cleaned at least once a year . We suggest late fall after leaves are fallen completely off the trees and before freezing weather .
Is it bad to power wash your house?
Yes
Power/jet washing makes everything look clean-for a while, but it has taken all of the “fines” from the surface, which then gives dirt more to grip, so the surface will get dirtier quicker, the more you do it, the worse it gets.
In some instances it can “blow” the surface very quickly depending on the material
I once saw a wall that had remained intact for over 300 years, that had been destroyed in a few minutes with a power wash. Over 300 years of English weather and rain, had done nothing to this Lime mortar Brickwork, but an idiot with a power wash turned
Is it bad to power wash your house?
Yes
Power/jet washing makes everything look clean-for a while, but it has taken all of the “fines” from the surface, which then gives dirt more to grip, so the surface will get dirtier quicker, the more you do it, the worse it gets.
In some instances it can “blow” the surface very quickly depending on the material
I once saw a wall that had remained intact for over 300 years, that had been destroyed in a few minutes with a power wash. Over 300 years of English weather and rain, had done nothing to this Lime mortar Brickwork, but an idiot with a power wash turned it to crap
Obviously if you have a surface that is very hard and flat, say glass, then power washing would not affect it, but the seals holding the glass could start deteriorating-but who would need to power wash glass?
I earn a lot of money repairing property that has been damaged by the use of power washing
Can power washing damage a house?
Yes
It can damage brickwork, woodwork, roofs, drives paintwork etc.
there is nothing to be gained from power washing a house, other than a temporary appearance of “looking clean”
at the very least, power washing removes the “fines” from the surface of brickwork, concrete, tarmac etc, which gives dirt more to adhere to, power washing can completely destroy soft brickwork and expensive paving, resulting in very very expensive repairs.
no brick, stone supplier recommends power washing their products, simply because they know the damage it can do.
the only people that p
Can power washing damage a house?
Yes
It can damage brickwork, woodwork, roofs, drives paintwork etc.
there is nothing to be gained from power washing a house, other than a temporary appearance of “looking clean”
at the very least, power washing removes the “fines” from the surface of brickwork, concrete, tarmac etc, which gives dirt more to adhere to, power washing can completely destroy soft brickwork and expensive paving, resulting in very very expensive repairs.
no brick, stone supplier recommends power washing their products, simply because they know the damage it can do.
the only people that promote power washing are those that rely on selling or using them for financial reasons.
If intensity of annual rainfall is more than 1200 mm & ambient temperature of atmosphere is more than 35″ celsius . It is good practice to washed once in 3 years. But in cold region where temperature is below 30 “ celsius & intensity of rainfall is less than 1200 mm & pollution is minimal it is recommended once in 5 years.
In simple terms, in terms that even a second-grader can understand and should have learned a long time ago — paint keeps the rain and the snow (and all of that moisture from the normal rain and snow) from entering any wood that surrounds your home.
So that the wooden parts of your house do not ROT.
[Wood tends to do that, always, if it is exposed to moisture. It will always ROT. Rain, and snow, and even humidity - all have a lot of moisture.]
And, so that those wooden parts do not gradually, and slowly weaken. Because of the constant ROT.
And, so that the exterior walls do not eventually collapse.
In simple terms, in terms that even a second-grader can understand and should have learned a long time ago — paint keeps the rain and the snow (and all of that moisture from the normal rain and snow) from entering any wood that surrounds your home.
So that the wooden parts of your house do not ROT.
[Wood tends to do that, always, if it is exposed to moisture. It will always ROT. Rain, and snow, and even humidity - all have a lot of moisture.]
And, so that those wooden parts do not gradually, and slowly weaken. Because of the constant ROT.
And, so that the exterior walls do not eventually collapse. (Ooops.)
-Causing the entire home to collapse. Including all of the interior walls and all of the interior ceilings. Most often, while you are in bed, fast asleep, some night…
[When you get to the third grade, it is time for your multiplication tables. Let us know, we can help you there, as well.]
That depend on the age of the house and condition of the surface. Older homes tend to need more maintenance. For instance my house was built in 1920 and I paint a side every couple years. Newer houses with wood clapboard are usually stained with a solid stain and absorb the application therefore lasting longer than paint that sits on the surface. If your house is navy blue because it is a dark color chances are you will have to repaint in say 5–10 years vs 10–15 with a lighter color that fades less and absorbs less heat. How well you prepare the surface will also affect how long the paint job
That depend on the age of the house and condition of the surface. Older homes tend to need more maintenance. For instance my house was built in 1920 and I paint a side every couple years. Newer houses with wood clapboard are usually stained with a solid stain and absorb the application therefore lasting longer than paint that sits on the surface. If your house is navy blue because it is a dark color chances are you will have to repaint in say 5–10 years vs 10–15 with a lighter color that fades less and absorbs less heat. How well you prepare the surface will also affect how long the paint job lasts. I pressure wash houses after theyve been scraped to remove all the dust and dirt and make sure its a very clean surface so the primer will stick well. If you dont clean and paint over dirt it wont last as long. If you house is aluminum and you clean off the chaulky dust that is common for them the paint job can last 20 years, the same goes for asbestos shingles. Hope that helps
As often as required.Silly questions deserve silly answers.Tell me,do you wipe your arse before defecating?
That depends upon what the outside is made of. If masonry, let it dry at least a week. I wouldn’t do wood, at all. I watched a neighbor pressure a house that had wooden siding, and just a few years later it was rotting. Water had been injected into the wood, and sealed in by the paint. I had suspected that would be the case.
It depends on if your outside of your home is dirty or stained. I live in GA and we get a lot of pollen. I pressure wash my house, driveway etc usually yearly unless we have a low pollen year.
I own a pressure washer and I can wash my entire house in about a day or less. That incluses porches, driveways etc. My house is mostly brick and when bricks are cleaned it really looks great. It is a fun thing to do in the sun. I take my shirt off and wear swim shorts so get a good tan after a full day.
I pressure wash the back of my house and pool deck etc. I have total privacy in the back of the house s
It depends on if your outside of your home is dirty or stained. I live in GA and we get a lot of pollen. I pressure wash my house, driveway etc usually yearly unless we have a low pollen year.
I own a pressure washer and I can wash my entire house in about a day or less. That incluses porches, driveways etc. My house is mostly brick and when bricks are cleaned it really looks great. It is a fun thing to do in the sun. I take my shirt off and wear swim shorts so get a good tan after a full day.
I pressure wash the back of my house and pool deck etc. I have total privacy in the back of the house so you never know what I maybe wearing or not wearing. I jump in the pool to cool off.
It is a fun project. I purchased a electric pressure washer so didnt have to worry about gas etc. My house is not small and I have found others do not do as good of a job pressure washing. I have had neighbor ask me if they can borrow my pressure washer and I usually say no since it it not cheap and if they dont know how to use it can damage it and damage what they pressure wash. If they really know ow to operate one I may let them borrow for a day.
My one neighbor next to me are two ladies and they are fun and I will pressure wash their house when I do mine for minor fees like a good meal or beer party etc etc. I show them how to use and they do a good job. We make it a fun day. My backyard is totally private so they will come over and get a tan wearing very little which is always fun
My advice would be dont,No matter what surface on exterior, Be it wooden clad sidings or masonry, A Wooden surface will absorb pressured water in certain areas which will weaken and reduce its functionality, If you pressure wash a masonry surface that has existing paintwork it is liable to lift paint from surface in a not so even manner, You will then have to remove paint that has remained firmly adhered to wall as you will have created a mapping effect on surface, Bare surface here and there, painted here and there, For best results you should sweep wood, And if Masonry has flaking paint you
My advice would be dont,No matter what surface on exterior, Be it wooden clad sidings or masonry, A Wooden surface will absorb pressured water in certain areas which will weaken and reduce its functionality, If you pressure wash a masonry surface that has existing paintwork it is liable to lift paint from surface in a not so even manner, You will then have to remove paint that has remained firmly adhered to wall as you will have created a mapping effect on surface, Bare surface here and there, painted here and there, For best results you should sweep wood, And if Masonry has flaking paint you should scrape off lightly and apply a stabillising solution to those areas prior to painting………..👄
Your property? You mean the lawn, bushes, trees, driveway, mailbox, etc.? Let me know when you get ready to do this, because you'll be fun to watch!
I don't think there is any benefit in more than once a year. Even then I don't believe in bearing down on it. The result of too much of that is erosion of the paint which will degrade it. If you wet it down, apply a cleaning solution, and give it a good rinse with a 40° nozzle that's enough to lift off whatever dust, tree litter, and road crime which may have accumulated over the past year. I save aggressive washing for preparing a house for painting. In that case cutting into the paint a bit will improve the adhesion of the new paint film, and since it will be receiving fresh paint you aren't
I don't think there is any benefit in more than once a year. Even then I don't believe in bearing down on it. The result of too much of that is erosion of the paint which will degrade it. If you wet it down, apply a cleaning solution, and give it a good rinse with a 40° nozzle that's enough to lift off whatever dust, tree litter, and road crime which may have accumulated over the past year. I save aggressive washing for preparing a house for painting. In that case cutting into the paint a bit will improve the adhesion of the new paint film, and since it will be receiving fresh paint you aren't concerned with degrading the UV resistance of the existing paint or in any other way lessening its longevity. Simply rinsing it with a garden hose is fine and you can do that as often as you like
Depends on the house:
*do a walk around the house to plan your route and note any nests, obstacles, etc.
*multiple or single story
*quality of power washer
*house type: if it’s stucco, easy, if it has ornate features, more care=more time.
*surroundings: are you working around features (foliage, etc) = more work.
*what do you have to cover to not damage.
*condition of exterior and your goal : remove loose paint with low pressure nozzle or just wash-off a light coat of dust/dirt.
*weather: it’s miserable and slower to power-wash in cold weather. Almost a pleasure in hot weather.
***IF stucco, single stor
Depends on the house:
*do a walk around the house to plan your route and note any nests, obstacles, etc.
*multiple or single story
*quality of power washer
*house type: if it’s stucco, easy, if it has ornate features, more care=more time.
*surroundings: are you working around features (foliage, etc) = more work.
*what do you have to cover to not damage.
*condition of exterior and your goal : remove loose paint with low pressure nozzle or just wash-off a light coat of dust/dirt.
*weather: it’s miserable and slower to power-wash in cold weather. Almost a pleasure in hot weather.
***IF stucco, single story, light coat of dirt, 1500 sq interior simple floor plan, and few obstacles, 2–4 hours if you hustle, do a good job, have experience.
**The above mentioned factors increase time, effort and “grunting” factor.
**BEWARE of nests with angry insects; you don’t want to spray them at a close distance while on a ladder. Aggressive dogs, not a problem; you’re armed with their kryptonite at high pressure.
How often do you wash your exterior windows and what's the best method?
Most people clean outside windows about every six months. I do about the same unless they are nasty.
Dirty windows to me, make a whoke house look dirty.
What I use is white vinegar, and water. Half and half. I take screens off. Then I use my shop vac to vacuum screens. You can use regular vacuum as well.
I take a rag and dust off
How often do you wash your exterior windows and what's the best method?
Most people clean outside windows about every six months. I do about the same unless they are nasty.
Dirty windows to me, make a whoke house look dirty.
What I use is white vinegar, and water. Half and half. I take screens off. Then I use my shop vac to vacuum screens. You can use regular vacuum as well.
I take a rag and dust off any dirt on window. Then get a sponge an...
I never clean the kitchen but I pressure wash it once a year.
I live in a neighborhood with an HOA. (Yeah, I know, but it was a week before school started and I needed a house FAST!)
The HOA issued me a notice that my house needed painting. I called them up and told them I was going reside there house early next year and really didn’t want to paint the entire house. Could they tell me which part of the house failed their criteria. They couldn’t tell me.
So I picked an area that I thought was the worst and painted it. Must not have been it, because they sent me another notice a month later.
I picked another area and painted it. Again, I got a notice.
Finally,
I live in a neighborhood with an HOA. (Yeah, I know, but it was a week before school started and I needed a house FAST!)
The HOA issued me a notice that my house needed painting. I called them up and told them I was going reside there house early next year and really didn’t want to paint the entire house. Could they tell me which part of the house failed their criteria. They couldn’t tell me.
So I picked an area that I thought was the worst and painted it. Must not have been it, because they sent me another notice a month later.
I picked another area and painted it. Again, I got a notice.
Finally, I got to the side of the house, an area not very visible from the road, so I’m pretty sure this was not it, but I decided to paint it anyway.
I put up my ladder, and when I got up there, I found that the siding had decayed behind the paint. It was only the paint layer remaining!
I accelerated my plan to reside the house!
In answer to your question, if the paint is peeling or fading, or if you run your hand across it and it comes up chalky, it’s time to paint.
I used liquid TSP(tri-sodium phosphate) concentrate, mixed in water proportionately…
Sprayed on the surfaces, wood and stucco, with a polypropylene sprayer;
washed and cleaned sprayer, after use.
Power sprayed with water to clean off dirt and environmental contaminates…
I used elastomeric paint from Dunn Edward’s , mixed with mildewcide additives…
Before I painted the house, I sprayed lightly with water from a spray hose; to prevent the stucco from using too much paint, and drying too quickly!
I used roller and paint brush, along with extension poles…
Paint job lasted at least 15 years!
Pressure washing, also known as power washing, is an effective and efficient way to clean your home's exterior. It involves using a high-pressure water spray to remove dirt, grime, and other stains from surfaces such as siding, brick, concrete, and wood.
Main benefits - It can save you time and effort compared to traditional cleaning methods. With a pressure washer, you can quickly and easily blast away built-up dirt and grime, leaving your home's exterior looking fresh and clean.
Pressure Washing in Webster NY can also help prevent damage to your home's exterior by removing harmful substances t
Pressure washing, also known as power washing, is an effective and efficient way to clean your home's exterior. It involves using a high-pressure water spray to remove dirt, grime, and other stains from surfaces such as siding, brick, concrete, and wood.
Main benefits - It can save you time and effort compared to traditional cleaning methods. With a pressure washer, you can quickly and easily blast away built-up dirt and grime, leaving your home's exterior looking fresh and clean.
Pressure Washing in Webster NY can also help prevent damage to your home's exterior by removing harmful substances that can cause decay or discoloration over time. For example, pressure washing can remove mold and mildew, which can grow on surfaces like siding and cause damage if left untreated.
In addition to improving the appearance of your home, pressure washing can also increase its value. A clean and well-maintained exterior can make your home more appealing to potential buyers, and can also help extend the life of your siding and other surfaces.
Overall, pressure washing is a powerful tool for cleaning and maintaining your home's exterior. Whether you're preparing your home for sale or just want to give it a fresh look, pressure washing can help you achieve your goals quickly and effectively.
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Get a white card, spray a little adhesive on it and scrape some of the green stuff onto the white card. Take the card to a paint store and get them to match the color of the green stuff. Repaint your house that color. You will still get the green stuff, but nobody will be able to tell, so you wont have to power wash your house. The problem occurs because the EPA ordered the reformulation of paint so that paint which used to protect against mold and mildew for a decade or more now only protects for a year or two. I’ve lived in Florida for 60 years and have only power washed my house once, just
Get a white card, spray a little adhesive on it and scrape some of the green stuff onto the white card. Take the card to a paint store and get them to match the color of the green stuff. Repaint your house that color. You will still get the green stuff, but nobody will be able to tell, so you wont have to power wash your house. The problem occurs because the EPA ordered the reformulation of paint so that paint which used to protect against mold and mildew for a decade or more now only protects for a year or two. I’ve lived in Florida for 60 years and have only power washed my house once, just before I repainted it, which was long enough ago so I didn’t have to resort to the aforementioned technique.
I’ve seen a pressure washer take the color out of vinyl siding in a very uneven and unsightly manner. Perhaps a low pressure tool with detergent would work but I would try a spot that isn’t very noticeable first.
Not regularly, but when it needs it. I usually power was the house about every other winter. It’s too hot here to do it any other time.
Hi,
I need to know where you are based first but there are some cost effective suggestions here :
1- Use stucco with an accent cladding ( wood, stone or…)
2- Use slabs for the landscape
3- Make the windows larger and use corner windows
4- Use modern lighting
5- Great small deck with wide stairs for the entrance
Hi,
I need to know where you are based first but there are some cost effective suggestions here :
1- Use stucco with an accent cladding ( wood, stone or…)
2- Use slabs for the landscape
3- Make the windows larger and use corner windows
4- Use modern lighting
5- Great small deck with wide stairs for the entrance
It isn’t.
Don’t get me wrong, companies trying to sell you their services will claim that it is, but they clearly have a vested interest.
Think about how many houses never have this done. I mean NEVER. The majority of them, right?
Are they falling down as a result? No.
They may not look as clean. That’s all.
Saying it’s ‘essential’ to have your house professionally washed is like saying it’s ‘essential’ to have your lawn professionally mowed or your windows professionally washed.
If you do decide to have it done professionally, make sure you find a good company via review sites or (even better) pers
It isn’t.
Don’t get me wrong, companies trying to sell you their services will claim that it is, but they clearly have a vested interest.
Think about how many houses never have this done. I mean NEVER. The majority of them, right?
Are they falling down as a result? No.
They may not look as clean. That’s all.
Saying it’s ‘essential’ to have your house professionally washed is like saying it’s ‘essential’ to have your lawn professionally mowed or your windows professionally washed.
If you do decide to have it done professionally, make sure you find a good company via review sites or (even better) personal references. Avoid the ones who resort to spamming Q&A sites with insincere questions. Those guys can’t be trusted.
Scott is correct for the types of houses he is mentioning. The answer could be “no” if you are dealing with a house that has metal, vinyl or metal/vinyl siding. As long as it is done appropriately, it would not damage that kind of house siding.
We personally like to make the exterior of out house appear warm and inviting by first keeping the lawn and landscaping manicured and cared for. Second, we always have a beautiful, colorful, large wreath on the front door. There is also always a lovely chair or bench close by to sit down and take a rest too. If the season allows, then we will always plant some beautiful, colorful flowers that usually coordinate with the wreath on the front door. Our home always looks lovely, warm and inviting !