Wood Fence vs. Vinyl Fence Let’s talk fences. Do you go wood, or vinyl? Vinyl has become much more popular lately and we believe for good reasons. But first let’s talk about wood fences: why do they turn gray? How long will they last? Here’s the technical reason wood fences turn gray according to ‘The Effects of Daylight’ by Rebecca Ellison, an expert article in The Building Conservation Directory 2000: “WOOD WILL ALSO GRADUALLY DEGRADE WHEN IT IS EXPOSED TO SUNLIGHT. THIS IS BECAUSE ONE OF … [Read more...]
Gutters and Tiger Stripes
Gutters and Tiger Stripes Just like your siding, concrete, and wood, gutters should be regularly cleaned and maintained. Often a customer will not notice that their gutters are dirty until the rest of the house has been cleaned. Suddenly the new white soffit and clean siding make the dirty gutters much more apparent. At Soft Works Power Washing we will always clean your gutters during a house wash using the soft wash method. Depending on what is making them dirty, the gutters will look brand … [Read more...]
How To Remove Ivy Roots From A Brick Wall
How to Remove Ivy Roots from a Brick Wall We were recently asked by a home owner to remove the residual ivy marks and roots from their brick home. While ivy can be a welcome addition to the look of a home, there are downsides to consider. Ivy is extremely invasive and hard to keep under control. It can also dig into the mortar or other surface and cause long term damage to the structure. Vine removal in itself is a difficult process that requires a lot of time and labor. Even when you have … [Read more...]
The Difference Between Pressure Washing and A Soft Wash
What's The Difference Between Pressure Washing and A Soft Wash? Have you heard of a soft wash? Wondering what the above slogan is all about? Everyone knows what a pressure washer is, but the concept of a different kind of power washing is new to many people. Before you decide to buy or rent your own pressure washer, or hire someone else to do it, you should understand what your options are. At Soft Works Power Washing we are committed to protecting the quality and integrity of your … [Read more...]
Preparing Your House for Power Washing
Preparing Your House For Power Washing Congratulations on hiring a power washing service! Or maybe you’re still thinking about it. Either way, there are a few things you can do to prepare your home and surfaces for the company to arrive. We will assume in this article that you are using a soft wash on the exterior of your home instead of a pressure washer which can cause damage. Some of the following is necessary for the power washing company to do their job effectively. Some of the … [Read more...]
Driveway Before and After
Dramatic Driveway Before and After Everyone loves a good before and after photo. Whether it’s weight loss, hair and makeup, or in our case a good clean. Most of the jobs we do are pretty routine maintenance, with a few outliers here and there. But somehow one of the very first jobs Tim arrived at when we started has become our best before and after transformation. Picture this... To set the stage a bit… Tim pulls into a suburban cul-de-sac with your typical cute, one story, well … [Read more...]
Choosing A Power Washing Company
Choosing A Power Washing Company: Why Soft Works Power Washing Might Be Right For You It can be overwhelming to choose a company online to do work for you that you can 100% trust. Sure, reviews are important, but what about when all the reviews say practically the same thing? How do you know which one to go with? We understand that the decision can be daunting. We want to take a minute to talk about why Soft Works might be the right choice for you. And if we aren’t, maybe we can give you some … [Read more...]