Maintain and Clean Vinyl and Aluminum Siding

This is always a good time of year to maintain and clean vinyl siding. Well, for most of us anyway. It's too hot in the summer and too cold in the winter.

Vinyl and aluminum are popular siding replacements for traditional wood siding like shiplap and paneling style. Wood, unfortunately is susceptible to pests such as termites, and weather conditions, such as frost, rain, and high winds.

Aluminum and vinyl should be cleaned on a yearly basis at the minimum, and more often under extreme conditions. The good news is that it rarely needs painting, although it can be done.

The two best methods of cleaning this durable material is pressure washing and brushing. Sometimes one method will be sufficient; other times, a combination of the two is the best choice.