Pressure washing has become popular in every state across the country because the process is quick, efficient, and effective. Not only can pressure washing make a home’s exterior super clean, but the method and equipment used can blast away all the gunk and grime stuck to your favorite hardscape features. Keep reading to learn how to transform your hardscaping with pressure washing.
Fantastic for Humid Climates
The weather around here is sticky and hot with high humidity. This typically results in the growth of mold, mildew, and algae that collect on many surfaces. Your hardscaping can accumulate stains, dirt, grime, and more across your cement patio, wood deck, stone pathway, driveway, sidewalks, and terrace, to name a few.
When done properly, pressure washing can fantastically restore your hardscaping surfaces.
DIY: What Could Go Wrong?
When anyone thinks of hardscaping, they usually consider that strong and durable surfaces can take a lot of water blasting. However, pressure washing done by the homeowner can cause damage to a hardscape when the technique isn’t performed by a professional.
For example, successful pressure washing depends on the nozzle’s correct distance from the hardscaped surface, the angle used to spray, and the amount of pressure applied from the pressure washing equipment.
Pitting and degradation of hardscaping surfaces can occur when pressure washing is done incorrectly by a novice.
Adding Extra Accessories
High-powered pressure washers can zap those ugly, stubborn stains that seem impossible to remove, but you may need to include some fancy parts to get the job done. Spray guns, brushes, and extendable wands can perform the deep clean quicker and with better results for your deck, patio, or retaining rock wall. Even the cleaning solution can make a key difference.
For instance, pressure washer brushes are often sold in kits featuring a variety of accessories like a 180-degree adjustable head that can spin away gunk and grime. There are also extension wands and specialized quick-connect spray tips to reach those higher-surface nooks and crannies.
DIY Uses More Time and Water
A homeowner can learn to pressure wash, but it’ll take a novice more time and water to get the job done. A professional pressure washing team comes with their own advanced equipment, their own water, and a lot of skill. What may take the experts 30 minutes to one hour to finish would probably become two or three hours for the inexperienced individual.
Your water bill may rise if you pressure wash constantly. However, pressure washing still uses less water and cleans faster than a garden hose.
Call in the Big Guns!
If you’re living in Chattanooga, TN and looking for a gorgeous transformation, contact the team at Global Land Solutions for expert pressure washing services.