Deck & Fence Cleaning Dallas

In Dallas, TX especially it’s important to keep an eye out for mold and fungus. The stuff grows everywhere. While a good ol’ fashioned power washing takes care of it on the house, many people don’t think to extend that service to fences or porches. While mold isn’t pretty to look at, it’s also important to prevent growth in regards to health concerns. With Texas being a southern state, the mean temperature is one of the highest in America. Higher temperatures lead to more mold and fungus growth. Mold always starts off invisible, so you may not think there’s a problem until it’s grown out of control.

You may have heard the saying that moss grows on the north side of trees. Well, it’s not only trees that moss grows on – but houses as well. Fences, in particular, are especially vulnerable. They’re wooden flat standing structures, which means one side of them (the north side in Dallas) spends more time hidden from the sun. Moss loves this and will thrive on the north side of your fences.

With the prevalent mold and moss growth also comes water damage. Mold and moss will trap water against your decks and fences. While this may just sound like an annoyance, it’s actually very dangerous. Wood soaked in water is more likely to lose structural stability. You don’t want your family walking on a deck like that, and you don’t want to replace your fence which rotted years before its time.

Resale values of homes are linked to the outward appearance, which is what real estate agents call “curb appeal”. Studies have shown that pressure washed homes looked newer and actually sold for more money. However many buyers use peripheral features such as fences as an indicator to determine how well-maintained a house was over the years. That’s why it’s important to not just focus on pressure washing the house, but also to turn attention towards decks and fences.

Decks and fences are much harder to clean than a house if you don’t power wash them. Sweeping only pushes the dirt and grime into the cracks and gaps. So what will you do? You can get down on your hands and knees with soap and a scrubber, attempting to clean every little crevice in the wood, only to have failed results. That Doesn’t sound like our idea of a good time, especially in the Dallas sun. Having professionals (like us) power wash your house gives your knees and back a break while cleaning every single inch of your deck and fence.