I gave a bid last night and noticed this siding. Basically told the homeowners that I wouldn’t wash it because of the risks.
Anyone wash siding in this condition?
Has that siding been melted?
Is that wood? It’s hard to tell in the picture
Looks like hardie board siding.
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It’s hard plank. Green originally. Looks yellowish now
I have a whole neighborhood in BC here I refuse to wash because the Hardi Board looks like it had a bad paint job. I am scared to clean in. The hardi I have seen here looks just like that. Cheaper to not do the job than have a conflict after.
Maybe just a really ugly paint color made worse by the dirt and algae?
Better to walk…just turned down a 3 million dollar home with Blue Hardy Plank siding. Boy would that $1200 house wash check feel great, but the 40k paint job and months it court told me no
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What exactly is hardi plank? Like material wise.
Write it out in your estimate that your service will be performed as a paint prep which involves removal of dirt, algea, webs and loose paint. State present observations of age, wear, oxydation and blotchy appearance. If customer signs your good.
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Fiber Cement Siding.
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why not just do a test spot?
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So its painted?
Yes , painted. I stay away from Hardi plank. lol smart siding, whatever they call it now. Usually on higher end homes, huge risk…pass
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Why do you stay away from it? I have a lot of it in my area.
Had one that discolored on me. Luckily it wasn’t enough for the customers to care. But enough for me to never touch them again. Problem isn’t the board itself, it’s the cheap paint and the application which makes it not desirable to use SH on. If a customer had a bright blue nicely painted wood door would you spray SH on it and let it sit for 10 minutes?
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Of course not on the door! Just asking your opinion. I haven’t run into a problem with it yet, and the word is YET. I may have the same thoughts as you once i do. Just like hearing some of the experienced guys opinions some times. So thanks!
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I’m currently working on a disclaimer section for my estimate sheets as well as verbally making them aware of any potential concerns. I’ve found that most of the time if the lines of communication are open that eliminates after the fact issues.
All I wash in my area is hard plank. It cleans nicely.
The paint was a major discussion I had with the customer. We discussed its current look and that it hasn’t been painted in more than ten years.
I will wash the side that isn’t visible to the homeowners, a test spot, with them there to inspect the results before we clean anything else.
It could actually improve the appearance. But it is their home and I have done my part in informing them of the condition and the risks.
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I would add the only issue with test spots is that the outcome of house washing will differ from side to side relative to sun exposure and weather. The test spot may be just fine, but another may not be. This I learned the hard way.
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