White aluminum corrugated warehouse - Certified SoftWash Roof Cleaning

Mike Wedge · SoftWash Systems Master Certified Applicator

White aluminum corrugated warehouse

John Smith · Lead Tech Certified

I'd like to know as well, I believe my first job this spring will be the same thing . My banker perked up when I said "softwashing" and asked if I could clean a metal building that she converted into a house. Of course I said " we sure can". Some times you have to pull a " Bill Gates"

AC Lockyer · Administrator

Always the top of a surface will need a second coat because of gravity. Some perscribe treating from the bottom and working up but I believe that wastes chemical. Just give it a second wack or two.

1. DO NOT EXCEED 2% MIX BECAUSE BLEACH CAN REMOVE PAINT ON ALUMINUM.

2. ON THE WEST AND SOUTH EXPOSURES IF THE FINISH IS CHALKY COUNT ON SOME PAINT LOSS DUE TO UV DAMAGE.

Hope this is helpful.

AC

Mike Wedge · SoftWash Systems Master Certified Applicator

Thanks AC, I will definetly do that. Should I bring any back-up chemicals or do you think that should surfice.

AC Lockyer · Administrator

Bring a truck wash brush so you can agitate it some where it is bad.

AC

Mike Wedge · SoftWash Systems Master Certified Applicator

Got it! Thanks for the help AC.

I go back on monday, let you know how it goes.

Aloha Mike

Ray Burke · Community Member

The problem with using anything else besides a softwash on a metal building like this is uneven results. A PW will leave striping, heavy brushing will leave cleaner spot than others, spot chemical use can cause the same blotchy effect.

Thy to get your 1.5% mix to really "stick" in those areas.

Mike Wedge · SoftWash Systems Master Certified Applicator

Thanks Ray, would i do this by adding more green wash to the mix or maybe some dawn?

Ryan Freidline · SoftWash Systems Certified Applicator

I think an Eacochem product would work best here. Have used HD-Britenol and OneRestore on painted aluminum services with great results. Talk to mike he is great for talking to the contractor and getting you through the process. Then call me if you need additional help with application techniques. Yeah, I would x-jet the walls with the proper dilution, dwell, and rinse. Dwell time will depend on outside temps, degree of staining, and product dilution. Good luck.