PRESSURE WASHING SUMMARY
Pressure washing uses water under pressure to clean surfaces. It can remove or loosen old paint and remove mold, dirt, mud, and pollen. Pressure washing is a powerful (and sometimes dangerous) way to get tough work done. A pressure washer is a gas or electric powered machine that takes water from a source and pressurizes it into a strong flow. Water is fed into the machi
ne through a faucet. The machine puts the water under pressure. Pressure is expressed in PSI or pounds per square inch. This reflects how much water is coming out of your machine per minute. PSI can be adjusted as pressure washers typically have a pressure range. Some electric washers can pump tens of thousands of PSI (30,000 or more). For context, a PSI of 1,200 is the maximum you want to use when pressure washing laminate doors, as higher pressure will cause the wood to split. Ultra-high pressure washing above 4,000 PSI is generally reserved for industrial use. Typically, pressure washing is used to clean exterior surfaces and vehicles; however, it can have interior applications (such as showers, bathrooms, or tiled doors). However, due to messy nozzles, pressure washing is rarely used indoors. That said, the following items are regularly pressure washed:
*Building exteriors (including homes)
*Sidewalks, driveways, street curbs
*Decks and patios
*Deck furniture
*Cars, boats, SUVs, canoes, and kayaks
*Industrial equipment *Fencing
*Gutters / roofs
Different amounts of pressure are needed for different projects. Different nozzles or nozzles are also useful for pressure washing, as the tips and accessories can be used for different surfaces. Above all, you need to know what to use when pressure washing, otherwise you could cause a lot of damage. For example, if you want to spray your house with high pressure, if you apply too much pressure, you could tear the roof shingle or blow off the siding. This is a very expensive "oops". Man-operated pressure washers can also cause serious damage, especially if you use a nozzle that is intended to produce a low-pressure jet of water (such as a red 0-degree nozzle). Therefore, it is important to ensure that people and pets are well ventilated during pressure washing. When to Pressure Wash ? Pressure washing, as directed, should be done once or twice a year depending on the surface. For example, a patio can be clean with just one wash in the spring. The same is true of houses. Other surfaces such as driveways and sidewalks can be pressure washed twice a year. Fall and spring are the best times for pressure washing. For example, you don't want to pressure wash in the winter when there is a risk of the water freezing. Pressure washing does a lot to maintain the aesthetics and integrity of your home. Getting your home pressure washed professionally doesn't take long and pays for itself in the long run.
