What happens if I don't pressure wash my deck before staining?

• <div><p>If you don’t thoroughly clean your deck surface before staining, debris, grease, and mildew can get trapped on top of the wood. As well as looking unsightly, the stain won’t effectively penetrate the wood surface. You won’t have such a well-protected deck, and you’ll likely have to restain sooner. Beyond just the appearance and adhesion issues, any existing mold or mildew left untreated can continue to grow beneath the new stain, potentially leading to wood rot and structural damage over time, ultimately shortening the lifespan of your deck and requiring costly repairs.</p></div>

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Q: What happens if I don't pressure wash my deck before staining?

• <div><p>If you don&rsquo;t thoroughly clean your deck surface before staining, debris, grease, and mildew can get trapped on top of the wood. As well as looking unsightly, the stain won&rsquo;t effectively penetrate the wood surface. You won&rsquo;t have such a well-protected deck, and you&rsquo;ll likely have to restain sooner. Beyond just the appearance and adhesion issues, any existing mold or mildew left untreated can continue to grow beneath the new stain, potentially leading to wood rot and structural damage over time, ultimately shortening the lifespan of your deck and requiring costly repairs.</p></div>

Q: Should you power wash a fence before staining it?

• <div><p>While <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/6-tips-pressure-wash-your-home.htm">power washing</a> isn't a requirement before you stain a fence, it can make the job much easier and faster while reducing manual labor requirements. The stain will not work if the wood is full of dirt and dust, so power washing, sometimes called pressure washing, is a fast and effective way to prepare the wood for staining. Remember that you need to stain or repaint relatively soon after the wood has dried so that there isn&rsquo;t time for dust and dirt to build up again. </p></div>

Q: What goes into the cost to pressure wash a fence?

• <div><p><a href="https://www.angi.com/nearme/power-washing/">Pressure washing pros</a> use several factors to determine fence pressure washing costs&mdash;and one of the main factors they consider is the fence&rsquo;s material. The material dictates the required PSI&mdash;which, in turn, affects the amount of labor needed for the job.</p><p>Contractors may also consider the number of gallons per minute (GPM) needed to pressure wash specific materials. GPM, which refers to the rate of water being released from a pressure washer, helps determine how long a job will take for specific fencing materials.</p></div>

Q: Should you use a pressure washer to remove moss growing on a roof?

• <div><p>You could <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/6-ways-void-your-roof-warranty.htm">void your roof warranty</a> using a power washer if you have a newer roof. With an older roof, you could knock loose older shingles. On the other hand, some people safely use a pressure washer to remove moss from a metal roof. Although you may want to use a pressure washer, the truth is that you probably don&rsquo;t need it to knock moss loose. A garden hose and brush will do the job just fine and in a safer manner than a pressure washer.</p></div>

Q: What happens if you don’t pressure wash before painting?

• <div><p>If the exterior walls are not thoroughly cleaned before a paint job, the paint could stick to the grime, creating obvious imperfections along the way. Beyond that, painting over a freshly-cleaned wall just about doubles the lifespan of the paint, from three or four years to seven to ten years. </p></div>

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Reviewed in September 2019
My cat really liked him and she does not just take to anyone! Also, Jason is a gentleman. He is considerate, patient, explains everything and does not pressure you. Ladies, you are quite safe with him in the house, and so are your floors! He did a beautiful job showing me exactly what the...
Jayco Plumbing, Inc.
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Reviewed in January 2017
The work was spread over a very long time. I had 2-3 months where I couldn't get anyone involved to return my calls and tell me what was going on. The original salesman was about the only one who would call back but he had little control over what was happening. When the gutter replacement was...
Midwest Roofing, Siding & Windows, Inc.
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Reviewed in September 2013
Tom was fantastic to work with. He took time to understand our needs and make suggestions, but no pressure. We will definitely call Tom the next time we need work. Additionally, when the inspector came to sign off on the work, the inspector said he knew Tom and his work/reputation was...
Standafer Electric
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Reviewed in June 2012
we had just bought our house and found the front load washer had a lot of mold and mildew on the door seal/bellows. I had called John's appliance and the owner Mike had to order the seal. After a couple of weeks he arrived with the seal and did a great job installing and cleaning up afterwards.
JOHN'S APPLIANCE & AC SVC INC
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Reviewed in October 2009
Our twelve year old deck was extremely weathered and worn looking. Based on positive Angie's List ratings, we called New Again for an estimate on power washing, cleaning and staining the deck. New Again owner was knowledgable, courteous and prompt, and provided a competitive bid with job ...
New Again Deck Renewal Inc
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Reviewed in October 2006
Initially I thought the project went well. Steve was punctual and even was willing to work around our schedules and our dog. He was great about waiting for us to pick out the colors for the trim and the clapboards. The power-washing went as planned. He was efficient about getting the work done...
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