Why Power Washing Your Westchester Home Is Worth It

Power washing the exterior surfaces of your Westchester County house is a fast and effective way to restore the bright look of your home’s siding, whether your home is clad with wood, vinyl, aluminum, or composite shingles. Power washing removes chalky build up on painted surfaces, grime from aluminum and vinyl, and mildew (especially on north-facing surfaces). A thorough power washing is also a smart recommendation before repainting or residing a home’s exterior. Power washing is effective at removing dirt and loose material (like paint chips) in preparation for new paint. Before considering taking on a home power wash job on your own, remember a few things:

Power Washers

Power washers are readily available at home centers and hardware stores, and they come in a number of different sizes, power sources, and the amount of pressure at which the water is being sprayed. Some are powered electrically and some run on a gasoline-powered engine. The water pressure of the spray they deliver can range from 1500 psi (pounds per square inch) to as much as 4200 psi. That kind of water spray can do more than clean away dirt or paint chips; it can cause water to infiltrate under the siding and around openings like windows and doors. Once water has found a point of access into your home, it can become a chronic problem that causes more damage.

Professionals at Work

The smartest way (as well as the most efficient and effective way) to achieve an exterior that is bright and attractive or ready for a new coat of paint is let a professional handle the job. Although the equipment to do a power wash job yourself is easy to get, the job itself requires some skill and some agility. To try and power wash a home’s exterior yourself, you’ll need ladders, hoses, and perhaps electrical cords in your work area. Your DIY project can quickly become a challenging work environment.

Siding Sensitivities

The pressure of the spray used on a home’s exterior can be damaging to the surface or the structure of a building’s siding. Vinyl is pliable and can be warped, aluminum can be dented, stucco abraded, etc. An experienced professional will know just how to treat the surface at hand with appropriate water pressure, cleaning agents, and technique to ensure a thorough and professional job without causing damage in the process.

Designs Unlimited Painting and Carpentry is an independently owned, fully insured and licensed company specializing in residential interior and exterior painting In Westchester County, carpentry and renovations. We have been servicing Westchester and Fairfield counties for more than two decades. As the undisputed leader in restoration of period homes, interior decorators, designers and architects have turned to us as a resource in solving their most difficult problems with these older gems. Yet, the majority of our work has been contracted by those with homes of a much more recent vintage. Whether your home is old or new, when it needs a thorough and professional power wash cleaning, Contact Designs Unlimited today at 914-276-0439 to speak with one of Designs Unlimited power washing experts.