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It can. Washing your home's exterior is an easy and affordable way to both enhance its curb appeal and protect it from weather and decay. It can also pay for itself in getting a better price for your home when you sell it. Even brick and stucco homes can be pressure washed and enhanced if done properly; the improvement in appearance can be quite dramatic. A beautifully clean home will always fetch a higher price than a home that looks as though it has been neglected.

It depends on the brand, material, and color of your siding as well as the climate. Dryer climates need less frequent washing. Most homes need washing every 2 to 3 years. Some of the lighter colors of siding that are in the shade for much of the day a lot may require washing every year due to faster mold, mildew, and algae growth.

You can rent a machine, buy chemicals, and do it yourself, but it takes a very technical understanding of the pressure washing process and method used. Different surfaces require different pressures. If you use the wrong pressure, you could seriously and irreparably damage your home's exterior. Not enough pressure and the surface doesn't get clean. You also have to know about detergents and rinse aids. There are specialized detergents and rinse agents for different surfaces. Any mistake using either can cause permanent damage, or the surface may not get cleaned.

Roof cleaning is vital to the health of a building's roof. Making sure to have your roof cleaned, by professionals, on a regular basis can extend the life of the roof by eliminating organic growths that feed on the materials found in the roof. We recommend having roofs cleaned once a year to maximize the life of the roof.

We recommend pressure washing your concrete walkways and concrete driveway once a year. The first reason we recommend an annual clean is to bring back the color of the concrete. The second reason is to stay ahead of the mold growth, staining, and discoloration. The mold growth and discoloration is often from sprinkler systems and water run off. This statement was brought to us by our friends at sullyspressurewashing.com