Power Washing Your Deck
Power Equipment saves time. A power washer can fit that bill just fine.
But it can also ruin your wood deck! Why?
Because most people don't use the power washer properly
and use it with too high a jet pressure and place the tip too close to the soft wood.
Tip test in a spot rarely seen .
A power washer can be powerful enough to etch brick or gentle enough to wash siding.
They come in various sizes, some providing over 3,500 psi (pounds per square inch)
of water pressure some only a few hundred, some are run by gas engines,
some by small electric motors,not much work out of the small ones big is faster
they have a variety of pressure wand tips and can handle many different tasks.
Using a power washer to deep clean a wood deck can be done successfully.
But there a lot of horror stories about a power washer becoming a power etcher ,
when improperly used on wood. The result of improper power washing?
Well it can require wood replacement or cause a ruined deck at its worst
and require serious sanding at best.
Tip Use a wide jet on a deck.
Admit it. Your Home won't be featured in a home and garden magazine anytime soon.
You have weeds the size of trees, and your kitchen looks like it needs lots of up dates
and that car in driveway has seen better days. Don't worry,
you don't have to pay for a huge home remodeling project.
A little home improvement can go a long way. From maintenance and repairs .
Louisville Junk can Help ,Check out all of our home improvement and remodeling tips.
Insulating your home
It seems like no one gave much thought to insulating their home before the energy crisis .
Seemingly infinite energy reserves and low prices made insulation a luxury of sorts.
But, as the cost of energy began to rise, builders and homeowners realized
the importance of proper insulation. Depending on the size of your home.
It should take between one and two days.