Rain Chains, Leaf Filters and Alternatives to Constant Gutter Cleaning
Tired of cleaning gutters? Here is an honest look at leaf filters, rain chains and other alternatives, and which actually reduce the work in coastal BC conditions.
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Straight answers about exterior cleaning — costs, methods and maintenance schedules, written for Lower Mainland homes and Lower Mainland weather.
Cleaning Composite Decking (Trex, TimberTech) Without Voiding the Warranty
Composite decks resist rot but still grow mould and algae in coastal BC. Here is how to clean Trex, TimberTech and other composites safely, and what pressure setting voids the warranty.
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Living Under Big Trees: Maintenance for Forested Coquitlam and North Van Lots
Forested lots in Coquitlam, North Vancouver and beyond are beautiful and demanding on a home's exterior. Here is what living under big trees means for roof, gutter and deck upkeep.
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North-Facing Roofs and Why They Green Up First
One slope of your roof is dark with moss while another looks fine. Here is why north-facing roof slopes green up first in coastal BC and what it means for how you clean them.
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Preparing Your Home Exterior for Spring
Spring is when a winter's worth of grime and moss shows up on your home. Here is how to prepare and refresh the exterior of a Lower Mainland home for the season ahead.
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Sealing Concrete After Pressure Washing: Is It Worth It?
Sealing concrete after a clean can keep it cleaner longer and easier to maintain, but it is not right for every surface. Here is an honest look at when it pays off in coastal BC.
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What a Proper Gutter Cleaning Actually Includes (A Checklist)
Gutter cleaning quotes range widely because not everyone does the same work. Here is the full checklist of what a proper gutter cleaning includes, so you know what to expect.
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Licensed, Insured and WCB-Covered: What the Terms Actually Mean for You
Exterior cleaners advertise being licensed, insured and WCB-covered, but what do those terms mean for you as a homeowner? Here is a plain explanation and why they matter.
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Is It Safe to Walk on My Roof to Clean It? (Why We Usually Don't)
Walking a roof to clean it risks both your safety and the roof itself. Here is why professional roof cleaning is done from the ground where possible, and when the roof must be accessed.
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Townhomes and Shared Walls: How Exterior Cleaning Gets Coordinated
Townhome exteriors are shared, so cleaning them takes coordination that a detached house does not. Here is how townhome and shared-wall exterior cleaning is handled in the Lower Mainland.
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Hardie Board (Fibre Cement) Cleaning: Best Practices for Coastal BC
Fibre cement siding like Hardie board is durable but its painted finish still needs gentle cleaning. Here is how to clean Hardie board safely and keep the factory colour looking new.
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Mossy Concrete Stairs and Steps: Removing the Slip Hazard Before Someone Falls
Moss and algae on outdoor stairs are the leading slip hazard at BC homes in winter. Here is why steps get so slick and how they are cleaned to be safe again, without etching the concrete.
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