Author: davedykstra

Pressure Washing

Why is it called pressure washing. When talking about exterior cleaning it is most often thought of as pressure washing.  This could be because in the past the only way to clean the exterior of houses and buildings was to use a pressure washer or hand wash it.  The idea of having water at a […]

Exterior House Washing

Exterior Soft Washing Soft washing is a safer alternative to Pressure washing when it is used to wash exterior siding on homes.  Soft washing is a safe and effective cleaning technique that utilizes a low pressure delivery and rinse system. How it works. The cleaning solution has algaecides which will eliminate algae and mold growth […]

Professional Roof Cleaning

WHY YOU NEED A PROFESSIONAL ROOF CLEANING Anywhere you live in Michigan, your roof has the potential to accumulate algae, moss and lichen.   These growths are caused by several factors including the filler in the asphalt shingles, moisture in the form of rain, snow and humidity, tree sap, leaf debris, and airborne spores. Roofs should be cleaned […]

Exterior Spring Cleaning Holland, MI

Holland, MI Exterior spring cleaning. Because of the proximity to lake Michigan, and all the tree lined streets in Holland, exteriors of homes can get very dirty. Spring cleaning in not just for the inside of your home. How about your home’s exterior? Now that we start thinking about our spring cleaning needs, we often […]

Gutter Cleaning

Why is gutter cleaning so important? Let’s face it – the topic of gutter cleaning is far from a fascinating subject. Most homeowners don’t think about their home gutter system until the gutters stop working properly. Fact is the gutters on your home serve a critical service for your home. It doesn’t take long for […]

Cleaning moss off your roof

Cleaning Moss off a Roof We have been getting a lot of calls asking if cleaning moss off a roof is possible. While letting a roof get to the point where it is covered in moss is not good for the shingles, we can safely remove it. It is much better for the life of […]

Mold on Siding

Black and Green Mold on Siding I am sure that you have noticed this for yourself, that the north side of your home is notably more prone to mold-growth than any of the other exterior walls of a home.  It’s the simple fact, that the surfaces facing north receive less sunlight and dark and damp […]

Roof Maintenance Tips

Roof Maintenance Tips There is no such thing as a maintenance free roof; all roofs need regular maintenance to achieve their full life span   A well maintained shingle roof can last for 30 years, protecting your house, family and belongings. Replacing a roof is an expensive undertaking now that the price of shingles has […]