Why Is My Siding Chalky? Understanding Oxidation
Vinyl siding is a popular siding choice with homeowners for a lot of reasons. It's colorful, it's cost-effective, it's easy to install, and best of all, it's durable. "Durable," however, doesn't mean "invulnerable," and just like any other material that's constantly exposed to the elements, it'll eventually start to show signs of wear and tear after years of exposure. If you've started to notice that your vinyl siding looks dusty, or maybe even feels chalky to the touch, you're witnessing one big consequence of that wear and tear: oxidation.
What's Oxidation?
You might associate oxidation with rust on metal surfaces, but oxidation is a process that can happen with plastics, too. Vinyl siding, of course, is made from plastic; specifically polyvinyl chloride or PVC. After long-term exposure to UV rays, the polymers in the PVC will start to break down and oxidize, deteriorating the outer layer of your vinyl siding and leaving a dusty, chalk substance behind.
Can't I Just Pressure Wash It Off?
You might think that pressure washing, or at least soft washing, is the solution to this problem. After all, pressure washing can wash away dirt, pollen, grime, and other surface contaminants; why not chalky oxidized material? The trouble is, pressure washing alone won't actually get rid of that oxidized layer. To do that, you need to treat the surface with solutions designed to fully break down oxidization to the point where all the compromised material can be removed from the surface.
Here's How We Can Help
While normal house washing can clean up a lot of grime and mess on your sidings, effective oxidation removal requires a more concentrated approach. Fortunately, oxidation removal is one of the many services we offer here at O.G. Squeeze. By using a combination of specialized detergents designed to break down plastic oxidation and pressure washing techniques, we can finally get rid of that ugly, chalky layer on your vinyl siding and restore color and brightness to your home's exterior.
Oxidation is a natural process that happens to all vinyl siding material over time (although newer, high-quality vinyl siding has better resistance against it). In extreme cases, oxidation can get bad enough that it warrants replacement, but there's a lot we can do to help it before it gets to that point! Our team of trusted Canton pressure washing experts is trained and experienced in handling a lot of specialized stain removal jobs, including rust and oxidation removal, and they know just what to do to get your siding looking lovely again.
If your Canton home's vinyl siding is starting to lose its luster, O.G. Squeeze's oxidation removal experts can help. Don't wait for it to get any worse: if your vinyl siding looks dull and dusty, or you notice a chalky substance on your fingers when you wipe it across your siding, it's time to act. Call us at 404-518-3060 to get a free estimate for our oxidation removal service today!
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