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When it comes to your investment, you’re going to want to want to make sure that you protect it and take care of it the best way possible. It can be hard to know what all of this entails. There are a lot of things that can get over looked. Some of these things can be relatively big. Each house is going to have different needs because they are made of different materials. Today we are going to talk about how to take care of homes that have siding on them. Keeping the exterior of your home clean can help to prevent damage to your home. As a home builder Eid-Co Homes understands all the different components of a home. Which is why we have decided to build environmental energy efficient homes. Choosing superior energy efficient products wherever possible. Whether you have an energy efficient home or not, it all still needs to be maintained the same way.

How to Clean Your Siding

Siding, although it’s tough and meant to withstand elements of all sorts, routine maintenance and cleaning needs to be done. This means that you are going to need to take the time every year to inspect and clean your siding. Removing grit, grime, and mildew helps the integrity of your home siding. This is going to be a process though. Warm soapy water should do the trick just fine. In order to keep your head straight throughout the process make sure you work in sections you can keep track of. One of the supplies you will need is a bristled brush with a long handle.

You might be thinking that you could get more accomplished with a power washer but that can cause damage to your home. There are home sidings that just can’t take that kind of pressure. Additionally, it can void the warranty that you may have. So be mindful of that before you make such a decision. That is why many companies offers soft washing. When you have a plan of action, you’ll want to start from the top and make your way down the side of your home. That way you make sure not to run dirty water down the parts you just cleaned. While you’re up there on the ladder, you might as well clean the windows. The windows we put in our home are Silver Line by Anderson which are double pained low-e glass.

Eid-Co Homes wants to make sure you take care of your home inside and out. Protecting your investment is hard work. Making it a family project can help projects like these to go faster and more efficiently. If you’re looking at buying a home, make sure you go with one that will save you money in the long run. We have several homes available for you to come and take a look at. Fill out our online request form today!