A Decade of Algae Off a Two-Storey Home
A two-storey Lower Mainland home with siding gone green after years without a wash, soft washed in a morning. What the job involves, start to finish.
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Straight answers about exterior cleaning: costs, methods and maintenance schedules, written for Lower Mainland homes and Lower Mainland weather.
DIY vs Professional Exterior Cleaning
Renting a pressure washer looks cheaper than hiring a pro, until you add up the time, the risk and the results. The real math for a Lower Mainland home.
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How to Clean a Metal Roof
Metal roofs shed moss better than most, but still streak, stain and grow algae in the shade. How a metal roof is cleaned without scratching its finish.
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Atmospheric Rivers: Storm Prep Outside
Atmospheric rivers dump huge amounts of rain on the Lower Mainland at once. How to get gutters, downspouts, roof and drains ready before the next one.
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How Long Does a House Wash Last?
A soft wash lasts much longer than a pressure-only blast because it kills the algae. How long a Lower Mainland house stays clean, and what shortens it.
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Green Algae on a Shaded, Treed Home
Homes under heavy tree cover green up fastest in coastal BC. Why shade and dripping branches feed algae on siding, and how a soft wash clears it safely.
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An Exterior Cleaning Calendar by Month
Exterior cleaning is easier as a rhythm than a scramble. A month-by-month calendar of what to clean outside a Lower Mainland home, and when each job fits.
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Clogged Gutters and Basement Flooding
A wet basement often starts at the roofline. How clogged gutters and downspouts dump water next to the foundation, and the simple checks that prevent it.
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Is Soft Washing Safe for Plants and Pets?
Worried about what a house or roof wash does to your garden, dog or kids' play area? What's in a soft-wash solution and how plants and pets are protected.
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Permanent Lights in Snow and Heavy Rain
Permanent lights stay outdoors all year. How the LEDs, track and sealed connections handle Lower Mainland rain, snow and freeze-thaw, and what to check.
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Soft Washing vs Bleach on a House
People hear house washing uses bleach and worry about plants and siding. What is in a soft-wash solution, how it is diluted, and how gardens stay safe.
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Is Roof Cleaning in Winter Worth It?
Winter can be a good time to clean a roof in coastal BC. When a winter soft wash works, the weather it needs, and why moss comes back slower after one.
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