Seasonal
A spring checklist for the outside of your home
Maya Reyes
· 4 min read
Best season
Early spring
How often
Once a year
DIY difficulty
Easy to medium
Pro time
One day for a crew
Start at the top
Clear gutters of winter leaves first, so the rest of your cleaning isn’t undone by the next downpour. Check the roof for moss while you’re up there.
Then the walls
Spring is when algae grows fastest. A soft wash now keeps render and cladding bright all summer.
Finish on the ground
Patios, paths and decks come last. Re-sand block paving joints and oil timber decks once they’re clean and dry.
The same wall, before and after one soft wash.
Key takeaways
Gutters first, ground last.
Spring is the best time to wash walls.
Seal or oil surfaces once they’re clean and dry.
Keep reading
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How to keep moss off your roof for longer
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