Winter in East Tennessee
East Tennessee has a variety of weather in the cold months. There is a higher elevation in the shape of a horseshoe around the valley. The cold weather is normally at higher elevations. The Cumberland Plateau and mountains are north and west of Knoxville and the Smoky Mountains are on the west and south. It is rare for temperatures to reach freezing levels in lower elevations during the afternoon. There are only a few days of snow and winters are simply cloudy. The afternoons are rarely at freezing levels mid-day during the winter. There are plenty of opportunities for soft washing buildings. This is also a great time for businesses to do their yearly building wash or pressure washing walkways since there is less foot traffic when it is cold.
Better time for Plants
Plants are dead in the winter so soft washing and pressure washing are easier during the winter for the operators due to less necessary irrigation. Plants die in cold weather because of frost or root rot from excessive rain. Because of freezing temperatures, ice crystal formation in cells and ice forms intracellularly. Soft washing in the spring and summer requires more irrigation to dilute the SH. Soft washing is usually done in the warm weather months. The right technician always protects the plants.
Houses Need Cleaning Maintenance Throughout the Year
Bacteria, and fungi like lichens and moss, eat away at house shingles and siding. If a homeowner is behind schedule for cleaning, it is better to get rid of organic growth instead of skipping winter to wait for spring. The rain and snow leave residue, oxidation, and stains on neglected properties. Letting maintenance go a full season behind due to mildly cold weather is like saying one should not do laundry because of a storm coming. Altogether, soft washing is done during the day so choosing an afternoon when the temps are warm enough would be wise instead of waiting many months. Hotels and Air BnBs in the Smokies need maintenance for their guests. It is a necessary evil to maintain a home presentable for guests. Contact us for a free estimate for your free soft wash/pressure washing estimate. Find out more about our services here.