Working on a roof is a dangerous job. Yet, many people ignore safety rules and forgo proper PPE (personal protection equipment). This is why the mortality rate for roofers is so high. It is easy to become jaded and forgetful when it comes to safety. Today, let us go over several types of fall protection…
When you soft wash daily, one of your most important tools is a Ball Valve. Here is a summary for those unfamiliar with what this tool is and what it is used for. A Ball Valve is an on/off mechanism that is used at the end of your pressure washer line. It has a 5/8…
What kind of siding is it? There are different types of house siding such as vinyl, brick, hardy board, shaker, etc. The industry standard for house wash is sodium hypochlorite but Cleansol BC is an alternative depending on the material. When the house siding is made out of wood, the paint has organic ingredients, or…
Determining the correct soft wash mix can be challenging with any soft washing job. Your client’s home is unique and will require a special mix. Different chemicals and detergents give different results for different stains, invasive molds, and algae. Many surfaces also require specific products. Experimenting with chemicals is tempting but this can give mixed…
Metal Roofs are common in east Tennessee. People normally choose them because there is a misconception that they do not rust or get fungus. This is not true. Fungus definitely can eat metal roofs, so maintaining them is necessary. It is a tricky and dangerous task for a homeowner to wash their metal roof. Galvanized…
Clear the Driveway This is applicable to concrete driveways. The first step is to clear all the debris. This is to make sure the chemical can equally get to all the parts of the driveway and leaves, branches, and thick patches of dirt won’t get in the way. You can use a leaf blower, hard…
Soft washing the exterior of your home or property can have several valuable benefits when done properly. Here we will go over the top 3 reasons to soft wash your home. 1. Soft Washing your Home can Prevent Unwanted Parasitic Growth At many times of the year wet humid conditions can cause unchecked growth of…
What is that black stuff? Doing a roof wash is not something people usually think about. They are supposed to be dirty, right? Well, not when it is covered in moss, fungi, or bacteria like gloeocapsa magma. All those marks are an accumulation of those things. The gloeocapsa magma is the black streaks running down…
A layman’s term for sodium hypochlorite is bleach. This is the industry standard for pressure washing and soft washing. This is the substance that kills all the organic dark growth on homes, driveways, and fences.
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