In this blog I am going to break down the difference between organic & inorganic growth on a home.
Although our base organic growth removal service will get your home looking much better, to bring your home to a complete clean we now offer inorganic cleaning. What do we mean by this?
Organic growth can be defined as a living organism. The type of organisms can range anywhere from Algae (Green), Mildew (Black/Brown), Mold (Black/White), Moss (Green) or Lichen (Green, White). These types of build ups are generally removed in our base soft washing package using Sodium Hypochlorite at a low concentration to gently breakdown the molecular bond that these organic growths have on your home. Organic growth needs moisture to thrive. This is generally why the North side or most shaded side of a home is most green or build up with growth.
In this test spot you can see that we can restore the original colour of the siding. No need for costly replacements if you are happy with the current siding you have and it is in good condition.
Inorganic matter can be described as fall out if you live near an industrial area like train tracks or factories. It can also be caused from busy roads and intersections. As iron contamination is thrown into the air from brakes or railroad tracks this causes material to land and bond to the surface causing black or orange in appearance staining on your home. An acid wash can be carefully carried out to remove these stains restoring the look of your home. One other type of inorganic build up that causes a faded look or chalky residue on your siding is oxidation. Oxidation is a breakdown of material as the sun interacts with it. This leaves the top surface of your siding, metal roofs or metal siding with a failed top coat that will dull the appearance of your home and overtime cause further more permanent etching or complete paint failure if left unattended.
If you are looking to get your home restored to a near new appearance trust the Professionals at Mercer’s Softwash & Power Clean to make a difference on your project!
