Pressure Washing Aluminum Siding

Pressure washing works on wood vinyl aluminum siding and masonry but due to its high pressure we don t recommend it for hardboard siding.

Pressure washing aluminum siding.

If you re using a traditional chemical sprayer pump the tank until you feel resistance. You ll want to use a washer that accommodates mixing of your cleaner and water together. Follow directions that come with the pressure washer when completing the connection and during use. If you choose to use a pressure washer you must be very careful to use a low setting to avoid damaging the siding or causing water to pass through to the underside.

Read the instructions on the cleaner packaging to ensure that the mixture is prepared correctly. But there are some. Add a detergent solution to the soft or power washer tank. Once you gather the cleaning tools begin rinsing the siding with warm water first.

With the ryobi chemical sprayer you just pop in a battery and turn it on. Make sure the aluminum siding is still wet from the rinsing step. Before you clean the aluminum siding you must clear the area of all items that may be damaged by the cleaning solution. Next you re ready to scrub.

Hardboard is more vulnerable to moisture than wood and it s extremely difficult to repair if you accidentally gouge it. In addition to pressure washing for the sake of cleaning it is also the best way to prep your house for a fresh coat of paint. Pressure washing won t stop mildew. Put on your protective gloves safety glasses and face mask before you start spraying.

Pressure washers can be purchased or rented fairly inexpensively from any home improvement center. You will want to focus on one side of the house at a time and spray from the top to the bottom. First rinse the aluminum siding off. House siding made of vinyl aluminium steel wood stucco and brick can all benefit from regular washing.

Use a medium pressure level and an angled spray nozzle. A pressure washer can quickly ruin vinyl siding by cracking it with the high pressure stream of water so it s necessary to know which pressure level and nozzle to use. For persistent stains you may need to pressure wash the aluminum siding. And in some cases it isn t.

Power washing on high pressure may dent your aluminum siding. It will increase your home s curb appeal and increase the life. Spray tsp onto wet aluminum siding. Next put on the proper safety attire including gloves glasses and a mask.

Prepare the cleaning area. Use either a pressure washer on the low pressure setting or a traditional garden hose to dislodge the grime. If you find any areas that have thick layers of stained green algae or dirt take a stiff bristle brush to the area so you don t have to increase pressure of the power washer which could crack your vinyl siding.