need help with this house this siding is vinly not cedar - Certified SoftWash Roof Cleaning

Christopher LaGrasta · Sophmore Member

need help with this house this siding is vinly not cedar

Hank Timmermann · Junior Member

Chris,
What do you feel is the challenge with this vinyl? Yes it's nasty but if it's organic you can clean it. Start with 1% , let dwell and rinse. Bump it up if you have to.
Hank

Jeff Thompson · Junior Member

Exactly what Hanks says. Never seen vinyl in that state, but should clean up with no issues.

Barry Landis · Sophmore Member

I would use caution with that type of siding. It looks like it may be Naillite brand rough-sawn shakes. If so there has been many issues throughout the past years with this siding. The homeowner may not be pleased with what's under that filth and may fall back on you. Not to mention it may crumble into pieces as soon as it is touched (if it's from the 90's). If you have documentation stating that it is another brand, you can probably disregard this warning.

Christopher LaGrasta · Sophmore Member

thanks the homeowner says its from the 90s i will try it and send out new pics

Hank Timmermann · Junior Member

Chris,

I have the utmost respect for Barry and the knowledge he carries so be cautious. I learned something new.

Hank

Barry Landis · Sophmore Member

Thanks Hank. I can say the same about you!

Brandon Vaughn · SoftWash Systems Pro Staff

Maybe do a test spot first in an inconspicuous and get approval from homeowner. Man if it cleaned up nice, can you imagine what a killer before/after that would be???

Totally subscribing to this post. Take lots of pictures!!! :)

Mike Wedge · SoftWash Systems Master Certified Applicator

Thanks for the tip Barry! Definitely going into the vinyl cleaning notebook.