So many properties in Whitefield, both residential properties and commercial buildings, have rendered walls. These are exterior surfaces that look great and can last a really long time when looked after correctly, but far too many people aren't aware that render cleaning is something that they need to be doing!
Cleaning render will make the render surface last much, much longer and will also help to maintain its appearance. Clean render is much more professional looking and welcoming than dirty render, and while you may not think how your outdoor surfaces look is important, you'd be surprised at the difference it can make!
To get your render clean again, contact our Whitefield team today at NW Wash to discuss our render cleaning services. From pressure washing to soft washing and everything in between, we'll get your walls looking sparkling clean!
Despite being incredibly popular in Whitefield, not everyone knows what render really is.
Render allows properties to have different finishes and textures without having to change the structural integrity of the home. It is applied as an often cement-based mixture to the exterior surfaces and left to dry.
Rendered surfaces have fire-rating and waterproof properties, and can even help properties by adding an additional layer of insulation. There is a huge range of options when it comes to rendering, from rough renders like pebbled render (pebbledash) to smooth renders, and they can come in a vast array of colours.
However your render looks, it is important to maintain it to ensure it keeps that look for as long as possible. Clean render will have a longer lifespan than dirty render!
One of the things our team will determine before we start to clean your rendered walls is why they're dirty. The cause of the dirt, discolouration or staining on your wall may help us to decide on a best course of action. Different stains will respond differently to each method, so it's important that we tackle your dirt as efficiently as possible.
Air pollution in Whitefield is a big cause of grime and discolouration on render. It creates smoky black stains on the render that can be almost impossible to prevent.
Algae will form on rendered walls when organic matter lingers on the render. This creates a perfect textured and damp environment in which algae, fungi and bacteria can thrive. This will usually leave green, red or black stains on the render.
Rust is also a common cause of staining and discolouration on rendered walls. It is recognizable by its vibrant orange-red streaks. These are caused by metal reacting with rainwater. The stains are usually streak-shaped unlike other discolouration.
We take on plenty of render cleaning projects. Our render cleaning services in Whitefield are highly recommended, with our experts being trained in soft washing and pressure washing all different types of render.
We'll be able to get your walls back to their former glory, whether you've been doing regular render cleaning or whether it's the first time your rendered surfaces have been cleaned since they were made.
Render manufacturers each have their own instructions on how to correctly wash their own render surfaces. Everyone at our professional render surface cleaning company takes all of this on board when soft washing, jet washing or using other cleaning methods on a render surface.
We are more than happy to clean Weber render. One of our popular render cleaning services, Weber render cleaning, takes a high-standard render surface and cleans it using specialist equipment to bring it back to that sparkling durable finish.
Knowing what we'll clean is all well and good, but what does render cleaning actually look like? Why can't you just take a sponge and some water and clean render that way?
Here's how we professionally clean render to ensure that your rendered surface is properly clear of any grime, dirt and organic growth.
As well as just water and detergent, we can use a number of eco-friendly cleaning products in our soft washing process. These help to treat and protect the render on your property. That way you don't have to clean the render quite so often, and when you do it is easier. By using these products we minimise the risk of damage to your property, too.
All products that we use in the cleaning process are professional-grade products that are designed specifically for cleaning your rendered walls. We are confident in our technicians and our equipment and are assured that we will be able to achieve high-quality results time and time again.
Plenty of people decide that they can do render cleaning themselves. They figure it can't be that hard, after all with the right cleaning chemical it's just cleaning, right?
Well, no. Render cleaning requires real technical skill. Cleaning both textured and smooth finishes requires you to have the right special equipment like a water-fed pole, scaffolding and a cherry picker.
Rendered walls are much more delicate than you think, and cleaning contractors know this and can take this into mind when deciding upon cleaning solutions.
Without the correct knowledge, cleaning render can destroy a rendered surface. If you avoid render cleaning specialists you run the risk of doing irreparable damage to your exterior render.
For example, the incorrect use of jet washing on a home or commercial building could chip and crack the exterior render. It could lead to moisture getting into the render and thus cause damp problems later down the line. Jet washing render may also chip paint and cause discolouration on your walls.
Some people might choose to bleach their render. This is also a bad idea and something that those who offer a cleaning service will usually avoid. Bleach is known for causing discolouration on render, especially on coloured render.
Alternatively, you might think that painting your render will hide the dirt. While this may be true, painted surfaces with mould or moisture underneath will eventually cause damage as the moisture becomes trapped.
You also cannot wash effectively at home. Trying to use a home standard hose to clean a wall will simply only wash the surface level of grime away. It will not do anything like a proper soft wash, unfortunately.
A real render cleaning solution can be provided by professionals alone.
Render comes in all shapes and sizes, and each type has its own cleaning solution!
Coloured render has specific needs. It must be cleaned with mild detergent, as coloured rendered walls are particularly delicate when it comes to discolouration.
Sometimes, coloured rendered walls might be cleaned using something called green wash. Green wash is a mixture that contains bleach and works to clean stained coloured render.
Jet washing coloured render is ill-advised as it can lead to streaks of discolouration. Even a very light jet wash is a bad idea. The pressure washer should be kept away from the colourful render!
Soft washing is the way forward in order to protect the colour and clean coloured render. The low-pressure method is much kinder than being pressure washed and will still ensure that the entire wall gets properly cleaned.
Just as each type of render is different, each property's render is different, too! It is rare that two buildings require the exact same cleaning needs, especially when it comes to residential and commercial properties in Whitefield.
That's why we discuss your cleaning service with you before we begin, to ensure that your cleaning requirements are met.
One of the most important questions: how much will it cost to have a rendered property cleaned?
Unfortunately, the answer is not straightforward. There are a number of factors that impact the cost of render cleaning solutions as not every cleaning project is the same. For example:
Steam cleaning or some form of soft washing should be done on your render on a regular basis. Don't fret, this doesn't mean you need to call us out every week, though!
Generally speaking, the render should be cleaned every 6 to 12 months. In some areas of the country where there is higher wind, more birds or more moisture, you might find that your property needs to be cleaned even more often than this.
If your render is in need of a clean, contact NW Wash today for a free no-obligation quote!
In between professional cleans, there are a few things that you can do to keep your render looking good and ensure it lasts as long as it should. For example:
Sometimes people will reach out to professional render cleaning companies and request a cleaning job when actually, their render has simply met its end. If you know your render is ageing, and you're not sure whether it needs cleaning or replacing, here's what to look out for.
If you've tried to clean your render yourself, or there's been a particularly bad hail storm or anything like that and it's left your render damaged, you may need to consider rerendering.
You can patch repair and clean the render, but if the area that needs repairing is too large, it simply isn't cost-effective to patch repair and then clean the render.
If your render is in need of a clean, contact NW Wash today for a free no-obligation quote!