From Commercial and Residential Properties Whether you are a homeowner, a property manager, contractor, or a building owner, you have likely come across some rust stains or iron stains that you wanted to get rid of, but maybe didn’t know how to go about this. Unsightly iron and rust stains can be difficult but not […]
Cleaning and Maintaining Aluminum Siding Perhaps you’ve noticed your aluminum siding is dirty and looking a it dull and dingy. We, of course, offer this cleaning service, but… If you are ready to give it a go for cleaning your house yourself, please continue reading for some tips and suggestions and cautions. At the very […]
So You Don’t Have to replace them Keeping your roof shingles clean and free of moss and lichens You’ve probably seen those unsightly black streaks that form on asphalt roof shingles. If unattended long enough your roof will eventually form the more harmful lichens and moss. The lichens and moss will damage the bond between […]
Autumn reminder to sweep the leaves off of your wood deck and concrete patio. Not only is it important and necessary to rake autumn leaves from your grassy lawn, it is also important to remove the leaves from your wood deck. Unattended leaves will stain the nice finish of your wood deck, particularly when they […]
The Problem: As our neighborhoods in the Mid-Atlantic region are aging and the trees and shrubs grow bigger, so is the propensity to see our roof shingles develop unsightly black stains, or worse: lichens and moss. Those beautiful maturing trees provide the shade and moisture retention which facilitate the growth of the microorganisms that become […]
When done properly, graffiti can be removed from wood. One must be very careful, as always, to not use too much water pressure. We apply the right chemical agent to break up the paint, then wash it off very gently. Multiple applications are usually required to obtain the desired result. There is frequently a very […]
A few days ago a friend contacted me and explained that she and her husband are going to put their house on the market soon and wanted to know if it was OK for us to wash her exterior siding now. My recommendation is to hold off for the time being. Even if the air […]
In time, the factory paint will fade, get thin and will oxidize and become powdery/chalky. This will be very pronounced on areas exposed to sunlight. Wipe your fingers across the old aluminum siding and you’ll see the white powder/chalk all over your fingers. When washing this siding take care to not use too much pressure. […]