Pressure Washed Home Siding - An affordably fresh look
Maximizing Home Value: The Importance of Pressure Washing Your Siding in Akron
The siding on your house is the largest part of your home, covering the most square feet and making it the most visible area. Take a look at all four sides of your home, do you see any green or brown marks that look like they're dripping down the wall? What about bugs, pollen, and dirt build up? Whether vinyl, metal, wooden, or composite, the upkeep of home siding falls on the owner, but we are here to ease that burden.
Pressure washing vinyl siding is a great way to maintain it, the same for metal or stone siding, and we at JcPowerWashingAkron can even work on wooden siding, using a gentler touch with a low or no-pressure soft wash.
So, let’s go over a few reasons why you should have your siding pressure washed.
Boost your curb appeal
Homeowners looking to sell - Pressure washing is an investment leading to a bigger, faster sale.
The home buying season is the same season as pressure washing, Spring until Fall. Did you know homeowners looking to sell and who have their home siding pressure washed, get noticed more, are remembered in a better light, and are offered a better asking price? Ask any realtor, a clean home signifies that you have taken care of your property, and that there is no hidden damage! - A major win when selling your home because no one wants to buy a problem.
When we pressure wash siding, we restore it to mint condition, virtually ensuring a better asking price, better curb appeal to those scouting for a new home, and more interest in your property. It’s human nature to want to buy the best that is available, and a clean, pressure washed home proudly shows that you cared for your home while you owned it. Pressure washing is a fast, and affordable way to scrub off last year’s dirt, and sell your home faster, for more money.
Pressure washing prevents damage over time to home siding, whether vinyl, wood, stone, or composite.
How does pressure washing prevent damage?? - you may be asking. Dirt doesn't necessarily harm the siding, it just makes it looks used and worn, but dirt holds water and encourages mold and algae to bloom and spread, these two are bad news. They live on siding and eat into the organic wood beneath, causing rot. Brick and stone are especially vulnerable to mold because they hold water, and mold latches onto damp spaces to procreate, such as a crack in the mortar. This is why it is recommended to have your siding cleaned once or twice a year. This is a huge issue that can be prevented, and much cheaper to have washed away than to pay to repair the rotten wall. It is most often found on sides that receive the least sunlight and stay mostly in shadows, but it can grow in any area holding water and cover more of the siding.
Black streaks on vinyl that appear to be dripping, sometimes appearing as a green-ish streak, are usually fungal or black algae based and may indicate that water is leaking behind the siding. In the worst cases, not only the wooden structure behind the siding is damaged, but also the insulation underneath, and sometimes the drywall inside the home.
We mix chemicals into our pressure washing machines to kill mold and algae, and a detergent cleans off dirt, pollen, and cuts into grime so that it can be washed away before it has a chance to cause any havoc.
We have Eco-friendly cleaning agents on request that are non-toxic, ideal for those with young kids or pets. Having your siding cleaned is a service we recommend yearly if you don't see much build up or discoloration, and twice yearly if you tend to see things growing on your siding that shouldn't be. If selling your home, we recommend a home pressure washing as soon as you can schedule with us (330-800-4910)