Comments on: Should they power wash the house before installing vinyl siding?

By: GreenDude

GreenDude — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 08:08:00 +0000

I would only wash it, if it excessive. Otherwise a little dirt will not affect anything. Mold however is a different issue. Make sure, nothing is rotting or starting too.

Also make sure all areas to be covered are dry prior to application to avoid trapping in moisture which could initiate mold if it does not dry quickly enough

By: urydice

urydice — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 21:18:37 +0000

what go will washing do if you won’t see it?

By: car dude

car dude — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 08:51:21 +0000

don’t bother with washing it. if there are bare wood surfaces and you have left over paint that you want to get rid of, slap it on. you really have to worry more about condensation than how clean it is under the siding. and even that is not a big concern. i have never found a clean house under a siding repair or re do. i’ve been doing siding since the mid 80’s and even if you have a bare spot or two, it will dry out in quick order, once it’s sided. good luck, and enjoy the new siding!

By: buffster06

buffster06 — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 06:26:55 +0000

The wood so would not recommend it afterwards anyways.

By: ctkrc2006

ctkrc2006 — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 06:03:14 +0000

The exterior wood is not necessary to pressure wash before you put on vinyl siding it matter if it matter if the exterior wood is pointless.
The exterior wood is pointless.

By: Douglas D

Douglas D — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 22:13:39 +0000

Why worry about it. Once the siding is up dirt will work it’s way in behind the siding anyway, & collect there.

You will be adding to the labour costs of the installation unneccessarily.