Gorge Wind Is Hard on Siding
When the east wind blows, it does not just bring cold. It pushes rain hard against the windward walls and packs grit, pollen and leaf bits into every seam, ledge and lap joint. After a season of that, siding facing the Gorge often wears a gray, chalky coat that a garden hose barely touches.
The sheltered walls tell a different story. With the wind blocked and the sun low all winter, those sides stay damp and turn green. It is common to see a Washougal house that is gray on one face and green on another, and both problems come off with the same soft wash.
Why We Skip High Pressure Here
Wind-driven rain already tests the seals around trim and siding joints on Washougal homes. Hitting those same seams with a high-pressure wand can force water behind the boards, where it stays trapped. A soft wash avoids that. The cleaning solution kills algae and loosens dirt, and a gentle rinse carries it away without driving water into the wall.
Homes Along the River and the Hills
Properties out along the Washougal River and on the wooded hills north of town tend to have a lot of trees, longer driveways and more outbuildings. Trees mean shade, needles and spider webs under the eaves. Homes closer to the Columbia and the refuge pick up more moisture and more bugs. Either way, we tailor the wash to the house in front of us.
How a Washougal House Wash Goes
Plants get a good drink of plain water before anything else, which keeps the solution from settling on leaves. We spray the solution onto the siding, trim, soffits and fascia at low pressure, let it sit long enough to work, and then rinse the whole house from the top down. A final rinse for your landscaping finishes the job.
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Best Timing for a Washougal Wash
Since the strongest east winds tend to come in winter, many Washougal owners book a wash in spring, once the worst of the Gorge weather has passed. Cleaning then removes months of wind-blown grit in one visit. If your home faces the river or open fields, a quick look each fall helps too. Catching green growth early, before the wet season sets in, keeps it from staining the paint.
Fences, Shops and Decks
Wind carries the same grime onto everything around the house. We can look at fences, outbuildings and decks during your estimate.
Related Services in Washougal
If the roof is turning green too, see roof washing in Washougal. For concrete, see pressure washing in Washougal. For decks and patios, see patio and deck cleaning in Washougal. Gutters full of fir needles? Try gutter cleaning in Washougal. You can also read about our house soft washing in Vancouver.
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