A job we recently finished was to restore an ipe, pronounced (eepay), deck that the homeowners were not happy with. Ipe is a beautiful Brazilian exotic wood but unfortunately the landscape company that they had restore it previously were inexperienced and had put a solid deck sealer on the deck. The homeowners were not happy with the job but have lived with it for a couple of years. Not to mention the sealer was not holding up and was starting to peel and flake probably due to a lack of prepping the wood correctly before it was applied.

The plan was to strip all of the old solid sealer off the deck to get it back down to bare wood again. This then would be followed up with a neutralizing process to brighten the wood and to make it more acidic so the new deck stain would penetrate well.

The homeowners still wanted a red look but wanted something semi-transparent so the wood grain would  show through. We chose a sealer that is specially formulated for dense hardwoods like ipe and other exotic woods.

The trick with this ipe deck was to get all the old sealer off first so the new sealer could fully penetrate the wood. This stripping process also had to be done using fairly low pressure so the ipe would not fur up from too much water pressure. A stripping agent was applied and low pressure was used to strip/wash the ipe deck. The old product was very stubborn to come off in areas due to being over applied by the previous contractor. It was rough going and took a couple of attempts all the while we had to be careful not to harm the painted cedar screen room directly below the ipe deck.

Once the deck was stripped, it was allowed to dry out for a couple of days before we returned to apply the new deck sealer. This ipe deck was in horrible shape due to an inexperienced contractor getting in over their heads and the homeowners were only hopeful we could help. It all worked out in the end and everyone was happy.

With the economy in the state that it is, a lot of people are staying closer to home this summer. Holding off on the usual week long vacation puts a little extra money in their pockets, to be kept for emergency cash or perhaps more important priorities. With people skipping vacations they are outside working around the house and yard more often, and noticing the house is looking a bit neglected. With all the money they saved by not vacationing it is a great time to call a professional pressure washing contractor.

Having the exterior of the house washed will not only increase the home’s curb appeal but will also increase it’s value, putting yet more money into the pocket of the homeowner. In cities like Syracuse, Warsaw, Leesburg, Winona Lake, and Goshen there are professional pressure washing services available. By “professional” we are referring to of course a full time pressure washing contractor that does nothing but pressure washing and has been in business for several years. Contrary to what some believe, there is a lot more to pressure washing a house, deck, or roof properly and backing it with a guarantee. Most homeowners want the best results possible with the least amount of worry. Their home is their largest investment and letting just anyone pressure wash it can be a huge risk.

With so many homeowners looking for a great pressure washing service there comes a slew of new start up and fly by night pressure washing companies. Painting contractors, handymen, and landscape companies have also started adding pressure washing services to their menu of services. With the industry being flooded with so many uneducated and inexperienced contractors there is a wake of unhappy customers being left behind. It is leaving a bad taste in the mouth of consumers and giving the industry a bad name. Homeowners living in Warsaw, Syracuse, Leesburg, Winona Lake, and Goshen are pelted with door hangers and fliers that are being stuffed into their mailboxes. In most areas this is illegal but that does not stop an inexperienced contractor hungry for work from soliciting an otherwise nice quiet subdivision.

To get the results they expect, backed with a guarantee, from an insured full time professional pressure washing contractor, homeowners have to do a little bit of research. Like with any purchase, doing some investigating first can save you money in the long run. Stay away from the part time pressure washing contractor that is either offering it in addition to many other services such as painting or general handyman work and/or someone that just does it on the weekends. Be sure the contractor is insured, has been in business for a few years, and backs his work with a guarantee. For homeowners in Warsaw, Goshen, Syracuse, Winona Lake, Leesburg and many other cities in northern Indiana there are professional pressure washing companies out there that can give you the results you expect with little to no worry backed with a guarantee.

For Indiana businesses, a good first impression is everything for new potential customers. Having good curb appeal and a clean storefront is extremely important when operating a brick and mortar business. A great way to keep up with this maintenance is with professional building washing Indiana services. Building washing, concrete cleaning, gum removal, and roof cleaning are services that are available to Indiana residents.

Also, building washing can benefit homeowner associations, property managers, and anyone in charge of building and property maintenance. Condominium and apartment complexes can be huge cleaning projects. A reputable building washing company will work with the company in charge to help keep the job safe, to lower the inconvenience of the residents, and to get the job done in a timely and effective manner.

Because these Indiana cleaning projects can be so extensive, it is very important to hire a building washing company that is going to do quality work so the cleanliness will last. Hiring a cheap less reputable cleaning company may save the property money initially, but will cost them money down the road. When the proper chemicals, equipment, and methods are not used, contaminants such as mold, mildew, and algae may not be killed and will return quickly.

A professional building wash is worth the investment. Not only will a professional cleaning add curb appeal and value to the building and property, but it will cut down on costly future repairs and replacements that can be caused by mold and mildew. Mold and mildew can and will rot and decay the building materials that make up the property causing premature failure. A good cleaning maintenance program is a great property improvement project and should be worked into the budget every year or two here in Indiana.

Kosciusko county residents are in great need of power washing services. With career and family obligations, there is little time left for house cleaning and maintenance. At the same time Kosciusko Co residents enjoy having nice manicured lawns, beautiful landscaping, and a nice clean house exterior. They understand the importance of home maintenance and how it directly effects the curb appeal and even the overall value of their home. This is why there is a need for a professional Kosciusko county power washing company. Request a Free Estimate Now!

Professional full time Kosciusko county power washing companies can be hard to find but once found, their services are well accepted. Power washing services can include house washing, deck cleaning and sealing, roof cleaning, and concrete cleaning; all services that are much needed. With so many Kosciusko county residents working and taking care of family needs, there is little time for hobbies and relaxing, let alone exterior home maintenance.

The cost of hiring a professional deck cleaning Kosciusko county or power washing contractor is well worth it. Neglecting surfaces like the home’s siding, wooden decks, concrete driveways and sidewalks, and asphalt shingle roofs will end in future costly repairs and renovations. Dirt, grime, mold, and mildew can rot and decay the building materials that make up the home, thus causing premature failure and costing the homeowner unnecessary repairs and replacements. Ridding the exterior surfaces of these contaminants will ensure their cleanliness and increase their longevity. In Kosciusko Co there are many wooden decks that need to be cleaned and then protected. Deck cleaning needs to be done properly so the new deck sealer will adhere to the wood and protect it from sun and water damage. Deck refinishing in Kosciusko county is certainly a skilled trade that will benefit homeowners.

Roof cleaning is also a much needed service in Kosciusko county. Black streaks or stains on asphalt shingles are an airborne algae that feed on the shingles and will lessen the longevity of the shingles. Safe low pressure roof cleaning in Kosciusko County is recommended by the major shingle manufacturers for shingles suffering from this roof algae. Half of the roofs replaced in the Midwest are replaced because of their appearance not because of their functionality. This means half of Warsaw roofs are being replaced prematurely. Do not be fooled into replacing a roof that may only need cleaned. Find a roof cleaning Kosciusko County company that can come out and evaluate the roof for you.

Another Kosciusko Co power washing service is concrete cleaning. Driveways, sidewalks, walkways, patios, porches, and pool decks can all benefit from a good concrete or cement cleaning service. Cement can collect the same contaminants as other surfaces; mold, mildew, and dirt are common as is tannin stains from leaves and sticks, and irrigation rust stains. A reputable concrete cleaning Kosciusko Co contractor can remove all of these contaminants to restore the cements appearance and increase the home’s curb appeal and value. Concrete can also be sealed and protected to increase its longevity and to make it easier to maintain.

The most popular service is house washing Kosciusko County services. Whole house washing is like giving your Kosciusko County home a bath. It is necessary every year or two according to the Vinyl Siding Institute (VSI). Homes can suffer from mildew, mold, and algae normally first starting to appear on the north facing side of the house. Mildew will gather under the gutters and under the hangover where shade and moisture are most prevalent. These contaminants can intrude the inside of the home through open windows, vented soffit areas, and attic vents. Mold and mildew can cause some serious health issues and will definitely lessen the value of the house.

Other surfaces that can be power washed in Warsaw such as brick, stucco, wood siding, aluminum, barrel tile roofs, concrete roofs, brick pavers, composite decks, and much more. Kosciusko County is a great community in need of some serious professional power washing and deck cleaning services. Be aware of fly by night, weekend warrior, and jack of all trade type of companies. Your Kosciusko County home is your largest investment and should only be trusted to a full time professional power washing Kosciusko county company.

For Rochester, Indiana homeowners it can be tough to find a power washing company. With the cold winters in Rochester not too many power washing companies exist. Finding a reputable company may be a bit of a challenge. They want someone they can trust and that has been in business for awhile.

Rochester is a wonderful community full of residents that care about their image. Keeping a clean yard, house, and property are on top of the priority list. Some Rochester, IN residents have reached out to us here in Plymouth to come provide them with house washing, deck cleaning, roof cleaning, and concrete cleaning services.

We are happy to provide them with power washing Rochester services. We understand and deliver on the premium type of services that they long for. Our customers are everything to us no matter where in Indiana they live. We helped quite a few Rochester homeowners last year and are extending our services to the area again this year. We enjoyed the opportunity to serve such a great community and look forward to helping out again in 2009. Thank you to all of our Rochester, IN customers.

Last year we helped many Mishawaka homeowners increase their home’s curb appeal. The president of the National Association of Real Estate Appraisers says this can increase a home’s value by 5-10%. House washing can be one of the best home improvements you do. You really get your bang for your buck.

Consider pulling up to a home and seeing a black streaked roof, dull vinyl siding, light black concrete driveways and sidewalks, and a greyed out neglected wooden deck. At first you probably wouldn’t notice much of anything because there are a lot of homes in Mishawaka and surrounding areas that look like this. Some are even more neglected, maybe having sticks and leaves hanging out the gutters and green mold growing on the side of the house. Now imagine pulling up to that same house with concrete that was so clean it looked like it was just poured. A completely restored clean roof, mold and mildew free vinyl siding that had some of its luster back, and gutters that looked so good you could swear someone painted them. Then you walk around back and the deck looks like it was just built and had a quality protective deck sealer on it.

The house washing and all of these services together have just boosted the home’s curb appeal. The first appearance of this house is now completely different and that is where you can gain 5-10% on the value of the home. This common sense thinking isn’t new, everyone knows that increased curb appeal is huge. For the cost of house washing in Mishawaka you cannot beat it as far as a home improvement project. You are going to get your money back out of it and then some.

We helped many Mishawaka residents last year with this very situation. We did everything from whole house cleaning to roof cleaning and from deck restoration services to cleaning out gutters. Mishawaka is a caring community and we really enjoyed our busy season there last year. We look forward to taking care of our existing customers there and to meeting some new ones this year. There is no doubt, in these trying times we have to take care of our investments, and your house is probably the biggest investment you have.

Last season we helped many homeowners in Goshen, IN with their problem of an old neglected deck. Our deck cleaning and deck staining Goshen services were tested as we came across quite a few challenging decks.

This Goshen, IN customer’s wooden deck was in bad shape. It had two failing coats of deck stain. Apparently whomever stained it last did not take the time to properly remove the old failing deck stain that was on the wood. They simply washed the deck and then slapped a new deck stain right over the old.

At the time the new homeowners took over the deck looked good as it had just been re-stained. It did not take long though for the new deck stain to start to peel and flake. This is pretty common as deck stain is made to adhere to bare wood, not another deck stain. Whomever did the work on this deck was either cheap, uneducated, did not care, or all of the above.

Unfortunately the mess became that of the new homeowners, so they called us to come in and restore the deck. We removed two layers of deck stain using the right chemicals and low pressure so we did not fur or splinter up the soft cedar wood. The prep work came out great, the Goshen customers were a bit surprised as to how the appearance of the deck was completely restored. A couple of days later we came back to apply the new deck stain. We enjoyed the opportunity to showcase our deck staining Goshen services.

Deck refinishing can help to increase the longevity of South Bend resident’s wooden decks. Decks are just extra outdoor living space and are great for barbeques and family time. The extra space is great during the warm months, most people do not want to loose that.

Refinishing your wooden deck correctly will allow you many years of use, increased home value, and a much more pleasant area to enjoy family time. Deck refinishing South Bend services are provided by wood care professionals if the homeowner decides to hire out the project.

Deck refinishing South Bend, IN companies can give homeowners a free evaluation and will sit down with them to discuss the deck project. It should be determined what condition the wood is in, what is currently on the deck that needs to be cleaned off, and what deck sealer should be put back on the deck.