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Why Should You Power Wash Your House?

 Why Should You Power Wash Your House?

If you follow our blogs, you know that we’re big on residential and commercial maintenance painting here in the Bay Area. There’s no better way to maximize the value of your paint job than by simply caring for it. As we like to say, if you wait until the paint fails, you’ve waited too long. Routine care and touch-ups will save you money in the long run, every time.

But what about between paint jobs, or even between touch-ups? How can you keep your Bay Area home’s surfaces healthy and attractive?

We recommend routine power washing for a number of reasons.

4 benefits of power washing your home

Let’s kick this off with a picture; it’s worth a thousand words, right? Look at the difference that a deep clean can make, washing away caked on residue that had gradually accumulated on this deck in Oakland.

 Why Should You Power Wash Your House?

#1: Refresh your property

Case in point? The photo above. But this same principle applies to your siding as well, along with patios, walkways, and other outdoor surfaces. Airborne pollutants stick to your home, and mildew and mold will inevitably grow. Shady areas are particularly vulnerable. You’ll be absolutely amazed by the difference a thorough power washing can make.

#2: Help your paint and stain last longer

Those pollutants look nasty, but they also are super tough on your coatings. Routine washing will help extend the life of your paint and stain, adding to the value.

#3: Catch damage earlier

Power washing is an ideal opportunity to closely inspect your exterior surfaces as you go. This is the perfect time to catch rot early, keep an eye on that crack in your stucco, or check on the condition of your caulking. Talk to your painter and see what recommendations they have for your overall maintenance strategy.

#4: Makes painting and maintenance easier

Clean surfaces not only look better, but they’re easier to work on as well. Many painters start with power washing, so keeping clean surfaces makes the process all the faster and simpler.

Should you hire a professional to power wash your Bay Area home?

We recommend it. Power washing can be dangerous, if you don’t have the right training and equipment, and it can be hard on your home too. A professional knows how to adjust for different materials and conditions, ensuring that the process is done correctly with no damage to your surfaces.

Have more questions about house painting in Oakland and throughout the Bay Area? Contact us at MB Jessee Painting! We’re here to help.

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