The exterior of your Houston building is exposed to the elements all year long. From UV exposure to heavy rains, humidity, and an occasional snowstorm, there is so much your building endures keeping your business protected. To keep your surfaces in their best shape, scheduling regular maintenance and cleaning is a must. This keeps your surfaces looking their best and increases your building’s value and longevity. Creating a plan and committing to it requires effort and planning.
When we talk about exterior surfaces and cleaning, keep in mind that this includes all surfaces – from walkways to windows to overhangs. You will want to plan how to clean these surfaces effectively and with minimal disruption to your building. The simplest way to accomplish an overall cleaning of your building’s exterior space is through pressure washing.
In order for your Houston building to be ready for springtime, you’ll want to plan pressure washing in advance. To help take the guesswork out of making your pressure washing plans for this spring, the experts at Streamline Painting provide some tips on best time of year to pressure wash and more.
Why Pressure Wash Your Building’s Exterior in Spring
Spring is a good time in Houston to schedule pressure washing due to the benefits that come with cleaning after the winter weather. As dirt and pollutants gather on wet surfaces during the winter months, the air quality in and around your building can be compromised. By cleaning this buildup from your surfaces during the spring, you can ensure that mold and other irritants are removed before the extreme heat of summer arrives.
Some building owners schedule pressure washing by licensed professionals twice a year, once in the spring and again in the fall, to ensure a high level of cleanliness for all who work in or visit your building.
While there are many benefits of pressure washing your commercial building, the additional protection for your building’s surfaces and reduction in costly repairs is at the top of the list. Protection that is attained through regular care like pressure washing is one of the greatest reasons so many building owners and operators choose to clean their building’s exteriors each spring.
Things to Consider Before Beginning Spring Exterior Pressure Washing
Two important things to note in preparation for an exterior pressure washing include understanding all that is going on inside of your facility and what the weather will be like during your scheduled cleaning.
As you consider what is happening inside your facility, you will want to minimize distractions when it comes to scheduling your pressure washing. Allowing your surfaces to dry completely after pressure washing is required. This is because any water left on your surfaces for extended periods of time or under cold conditions can cause damage to your surfaces or encourage mold and mildew growth which is the opposite of what you are trying to accomplish. By keeping these important factors in mind, you should be able to determine when it works best to have your building’s exterior surfaces cleaned.
Plan Your Exterior Pressure Washing Routine in Advance
It’s important to plan your exterior pressure washing routine in advance. For many Houstonians, spring is the optimal time to schedule professional cleaning with companies that specialize in caring for exterior surfaces.
As schedules are booked well in advance, finding a company that is flexible to meet your needs and timing is important. Once you have your pressure washing project scheduled, communicating this to your building’s occupants and patrons will be an important piece of the project.
Trust a Professional Company for your Project
Once your pressure washing project has been scheduled, you will want to keep an eye on the progress. The most satisfying aspect of your pressure washing project is that it makes an instantaneous, major change in how your building looks from before and after the cleaning process. Your surfaces should be in better condition than they were before the pressure washing.
Occasionally, surfaces may need minor or major repairs before your contractor can pressure wash your building. Any repairs that must be made will be discussed with you before your pressure washing project begins, during the estimate phase. Making the necessary repairs and completing your cleaning project is one of the important reasons why projects like pressure washing are best left to the professionals.
Cleaning the exterior of your Houston building is a key step to ensure it looks inviting to your patrons as well as keeping your investment protected. By planning your exterior pressure washing project in advance, you can confidently know that your building will be able to withstand all the elements.
Along with many other services, Streamline Painting offers pressure washing, surface cleaning, roof cleaning, and interior and exterior painting to our clients in Conroe and The Woodlands in the Houston area. We work directly with building managers, as well as business owners, and bring the proper equipment and tools to help get your building ready for spring. Set up your complimentary consultation to get your building pressure washed this spring.
