It’s A Science!!
Below is some information regarding why it is important to keep a clean, mold and mildew free exterior. Click on each type of contaminant to learn more.
You will also find other valuable information associated with some of the external surfaces of your structure and how you can prevent unnecessary damage to your property thorough routine care and maintenance.
Mold: Not Just An Ugly Hindrance
In 2004 the Institute of Medicine (IOM) found there was sufficient evidence to link exposure to mold with upper respiratory tract symptoms, cough, and wheeze in otherwise healthy people; with asthma symptoms in people with asthma; and with hypersensitivity pneumonitis in individuals susceptible to that immune-mediated condition. The IOM also found limited or suggestive evidence linking mold exposure and respiratory illness in otherwise healthy children.
Learn more at: http://www.cdc.gov/mold/faqs.htm
How We Can Help
Mold growth can be removed from hard surfaces with commercial products, soap and water, or a bleach solution of no more than 1 cup of bleach in 1 gallon of water. Accomplish cleaning the surface with a brush, hose, and / or a pressure washer.
Mildew: More Than Meets the Eye
harmful than mold, this is not the case in most species, mildew is more active and grows faster, yet clings to its surface more than mold therefore causing less human illness. In fact mildew causes just as many cases documented by the CDC as mold does, they are usually less severe though.
Learn more at: http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/pdfs/appenc.pdf
How We Can Help
Keeping a clean exterior is not an easy task. Most homeowners can clean this themselves, but fail to due to busy schedules, sensitivity to heat, sensitivity to chemicals and other reasons. Let us evaluate your property to day and take care of this pest before it causes any trouble for you, your employees, and most importantly, your family.
Oxidation: Is NOT Just A Harmless Powder
How We Can Help
Removing oxidation and black streaks in gutters and fascia is an easy task for us. We use a chemical created by pressure wash guru Bob Williamson at Pressure Tek called F-13 or “Gutter Grenade.” This awesome chemical will remove oxidation, completely, leaving you with the beautiful gutters and fascia that your home had when it was new.
Algae: Slippery When Wet!
How We Can Help
Getting rid of algea is a specialty of ours. With just the right amount of chemicals, pressure, and brushing, we can eliminate all algea on your deck or patio. Let us give you back your deck without hazards, the way it was meant to be!!