Dirt, stains, mildew and
environmental debris build up on a home, gradually dulling and fading the
exterior. This leaves the finish tired-looking and lackluster. Cleaning the
exterior discourages the growth of mold and mildew, both of which can cause
allergic reactions and respiratory problems as well as deterioration of the
surfaces of they inhabit.
Many homeowners consider pressure washing as the simple act of
spraying (highly pressurized) water and liken it to a DIY project such as
washing a car. In most home exterior situations this is not the case. More
often, what is intended to be a small DIY job, turns into a day-long or
weekend-long project requiring the timely and costly addition of supplies such
as ladders, hoses, brushes, etc. And long after the unintentionally costly and
backbreaking work is over, the results simply will not compare to a
professional. All too often the homeowner is left with a lackluster finished
appearance and sometimes, more difficult problems to contend with on the siding.
Numerous techniques are
required for properly cleaning home exteriors and/or preparing for painting.
There are many causes for the staining that occurs and not all power washing
contractors practice the same methods of cleaning. As with other trades,
homeowners and consumers should be selective when choosing providers to avoid
service issues that result from improper washing procedures and/or
inexperience.
SOFTWASHING
Homeowners should be aware
that not all power washers are alike or even similar. Just as owning a camera
does not make up the professional photographer and owning a wrench does not make
the mechanic…owning a “power washer” also does not make a power washing or softwashing professional.
The term softwashing, in a nutshell,
is just that. It means soft…washing. Unfortunately, the term is
now being referred to (whether mistakenly or unscrupulously) by some
copycat but web savvy high pressure washing companies. Softwashing
DOES NOT and SHOULD NOT utilize or ever require anything more than
500 psi to clean the surface. At GSPW, we most often clean with as
little as 40psi for incredibly safe, efficient cleaning yet truly
unbeatable results.
Granite State Pressure
Washing offers an unbeatable level of quality and professionalism in home
exterior cleaning with our exclusive low pressure soft washing approach to
cleaning home exteriors. In most circumstances, high pressure should NEVER be
utilized in cleaning home exteriors. Don’t be fooled by the “downward angle”
marketing approach of inappropriate high pressure washing as this can damage the
home’s siding just as easily as any upward angle high pressure washing
approach.
Granite State Pressure
Washing utilizes a very low pressure, steam cleaning approach that not only
outperforms high pressure washing but is also the safest home exterior cleaning
method, virtually eliminating the need for the standard harsh chemicals
regularly used in high pressure washing. Just as a dishwasher uses hot
water to achieve maximum cleaning results, cleaning the home exterior works in
the same manner. However, it is the combination of stain cause and
solution knowledge, water temperature, appropriate cleaning products, proper
water pressure and cleaning method together that makes an incredible difference
in the level of clean that can be safely be achieved with home exterior
surfaces.
GSPW has been serving
the southern New Hampshire area for over 17 years. Our
employees are NOT ONLY fully-trained and insured but they also offer tremendous
pride in workmanship. Our employees understand that they represent
and provide the very best the
pressure washing industry has to offer. Granite State Pressure Washing cleans
siding and roof surfaces using the industry’s most professional line of custom
built equipment with the highest quality biodegradable detergents. We are
honest and experienced full time professionals.
We are the power washing
professionals, the other “pros”
call for help. Of course, this usually
happens after first imitating our marketing or advertisements (except with stock
photography and misrepresentation) and then offering a remarkably LOW, LOW
price. On too many occasions, these “competitors”
inadvertently damage a surface
they are simply unprepared and unable to clean correctly...usually because of
LOW, LOW prices and a lack of knowledge and ability to perform the service the
right way. Over the years many power washing contractors have come and gone in
the Southern NH area, unfortunately hurting the industry’s reputation in the
process. However, Granite State Pressure Washing continues to offer
professional house washing, deck and fence cleaning, sidewalk cleaning and roof
cleaning with an unbeatable level of service at a fair price. We care about our
customers and our employees and remain committed to upholding our reputation as
industry leaders while offering a new and necessary level of professionalism in
the industry.
PRESSURE WASHING AND
PREPARING FOR PAINT
When
the exterior needs repainting, Granite State Pressure Washing will prepare the
surface correctly for repainting. Be wary of contractors who force you to
utilize them for the “pressure washing”. Professional pressure washing is by
itself its own trade and should be performed by full time power washing
professionals who will carry the correct equipment and utilize the most
appropriate cleaning and preparation methods. Painting over unseen mildew is a
common cause of paint discoloration and using inappropriate high pressure where
it can damage the exterior negates the value of any paint job. Granite State
Pressure Washing is the chosen provider of paint preparation pressure washing by
professional painters in the southern NH area.
When
your home siding or
roof needs professional cleaning, you can count on Granite State Pressure
Washing to show up with the right equipment, knowledge and skill to get the job
done right. GSPW will provide top notch cleaning results quickly, safely and
WITHOUT damaging
the home exteriorlike this.
Granite State
Pressure Washing offers neighborhood discount programsto condominiums, developments and associations as well as
individual neighborhoods with our unbeatable level of quality power
washing services providing an even better value to our customers.
Call today and ask us about our neighborhood discount programs.