Deck Cleaning followed by deck staining offers much more than only aesthetic benefits . Unprotected wood soon looses all of its natural protection against all of the elements. The wood’s natural oils, which provide initial protection against moisture and UV rays, dissipate fairly soon after it is subject to continuous outdoor exposure. At that point, [...]
Never think that there is just one type of moss, nor just one method of removing roof moss from your roof. As this video show, on the same roof, there can different types of roof moss. An experience roof cleaning contractor (we know a great one in Portland if you need a recommendation!) needs to [...]
Gutter Leaks and Downspout Leaks – Annoying But Usually Straightforward. When water is shooting out of your gutter or downspout, it can be a little confusing, especially if you just had them cleaned. A gutter leak or downspout leak can cause significant foundation or basement damage. There are a few issues that could be the [...]
Portland Roof Moss – A Very Common Problem. That sounds like a tongue in cheek statement but in reality, you would be hard pressed to find a metropolitan area that consistently has more of the elements necessary for an abundance of roof moss. The often cloudy skies we have during long stretches of the year [...]
Steep Roofs and Mild Pitch Roofs Alike Can Be Dangerous In my opinion, no one should ever be on a roof who in not very familiar with the safety requirements of doing so. I say that not just to get more business but because ladder and roof falls are one of the leading household accidents [...]
Improper Downspout Drains Are as Bad As Overflowing Gutters Overflowing Gutters in Portland are a common problem. Hopefully you are aware of the damage that they can cause. Quick attention from a Portland gutter cleaning professional will help eliminate any potential repercussions and keep you off your ladder! However, the potential damage caused by overflowing [...]
It is time to Gutter Clean, Portland! The leaves are coming down and the rain is coming down. Let All Surface Cleaning Company make sure that is all that is coming down and KEEP YOU OFF OF YOUR LADDER! We don’t want to hear about anyone getting hurt this fall or winter. But back to [...]
There are numerous ways to treat a a cedar shake roof. Staining is just one method of treatment and not a very good one. The objectives of maintaining a cedar roof are threefold: Clean the roof, Preserve the wood, and Prevent moss. No where can it found found that changing the color is a necessary [...]
When vinyl siding was gaining serious traction in popularity during the 1970s and 1980s, one of the main claims and attractions was that “it never had to be painted.” Just think, say goodbye to your painting tools. Unfortunately, too many homeowners made the assumption, maybe with the assistance of unscrupulous salespeople, that not needing to [...]
Here is a typical Portland deck exhibiting varying levels of stain remnant. This deck is is great example of what we commonly encounter. Parts of the deck are bare, leading the homeowner to think that simply cleaning and refinishing will suffice to provide a nice looking new finish. However, the sections of the deck with [...]