Washing Siding In Winter

Don t paint vinyl siding doing so may void some manufacturers warranties.

Washing siding in winter.

Wash insulated siding annually with soap and water. When it comes to power washing though there s one key temperature we try to keep in mind. Cover the siding if you re going to be doing certain projects around the exterior of your home. This time you ll want to work in the opposite direction so the soap washes down the exterior.

Fibre cement siding should be cleaned annually to prevent dirt and mildew from accumulating. Wash engineered wood siding once a year with a mild detergent. But realistically it is very difficult and time consuming to wash an entire house by hand and a pressure washer can do an adequate job in a manner that is much much easier. This can be dangerous since mildew thrives in cool damp weather.

If you live in a climate that experiences harsh winters you may want to power wash twice a year so once before and once after the winter season. Fill up a bucket with three parts water and one part chlorine bleach. It needs to be repainted every fifteen to twenty years. If you don t like working with bleach a third of a cup of laundry detergent will work too.

You should use a long handled soft bristled brush to clean your siding. Changing temperatures snow and ice can all impact various building materials. This is the freezing point for water and the point at which our job gets a little trickier. Most modern vinyl siding is treated to resist fading but some things can discolor it such as overspray from wood and concrete stains and sealants as well as some chemicals often.

Otherwise it s possible to leave streaks. Rinse the siding from top to bottom. Even a solution of 70 water and 30 vinegar will work. This can help prepare your home for winter and refresh it after months of inclement weather.

The same holds true of washing your house s siding before painting the very best results will be achieved by hand washing with soap water and brushes. You should avoid pressure washing insulated siding. As long as it s not windy we can technically continue to use most standard techniques on days when temperatures drop down to 15 degrees.