Pressure Washing A Home Exterior
June 22, 2008 by Gilbert Brenner
Filed under Pressure Washing How To
There is no place like home, home sweet home, do these slogans sound familiar?
The more you understand about any subject, the more interesting it becomes. As you read this article you’ll find that the subject of Pressure Washing a House is certainly no exception.
Everyone imagines the perfect house for them, but what they never imagine is how dirty those houses can become. Homes are built of many different materials, from brick to vinyl siding, but what ever your home is made of you can always count on a pressure washer to bring back that pristine look you saw in the past. For a home exterior you will want a pressure washer with these features: pressure adjustable, light to medium duty, gas pressure washer.
For vinyl or wood siding you won’t need as much pressure as most other building materials may require. Between 1000 and 2000 PSI is adequate. For stucco 1500 - 2500 PSI is great. You will want to be cautious of loose, cracked, or hollow spots in your stucco, as these problem areas cannot handle a high pressure washing. Other products such as synthetic or artistic building materials will come with a manufactures recommendation for pressure washer cleaning. For brick it is recommended by most manufactures to use between 500 - 1200PSI. Bricks can be easily damaged with a bit much pressure. For driveways you may want to try a Surface Cleaner.