Care For Aluminum Siding

How to clean aluminum siding method 1 of 3.

Care for aluminum siding.

To distinguish between mildew and dirt apply a small amount of bleach on the area in question. Find a brush that extends about eight to. Mix the two components together thoroughly then push the putty into the hole with your fingertip. Apply an alcohol base primer or an oil base primer that has been thinned with 2 cups of thinner per gallon of primer.

Cover nearby plants with plastic sheeting. Get an extendable siding brush. Luckily this area of the house doesn t have a lot of plants nearby. Aluminum has a smooth surface.

If it remains dark in color it is dirt but if it changes color and lightens it is mildew. Prevent dirty aluminum siding trimming trees and bushes near your siding moving woodpiles or leaves away from your house washing the siding often keeping an eye out for trouble. Don your latex gloves again then pull off a small chunk of aluminum repair epoxy from the tube. Also know that aluminum siding can and should be painted.

Plan to have the siding repainted about every 12 to 15 years before the enamel becomes chalky and the finish fades. Peel off any excess so the patch is flush with the front of the aluminum siding. Sand it with 400 to 600 grit sandpaper. Pressure wash and allow to dry.

Clean the siding at least once a year. Scrape any flaking paint and sand smooth. Aluminum siding is a smart choice for residential exteriors because it lasts for practically the entire life of a house. Break your work up into four foot wide sections.

It s important that the cleaner doesn t dry on the. Brushing siding with cleanser. When the time comes to paint your aluminum siding keep these tips in mind. Work fast because this stuff sets up quick.

A zinc oxide primer metal primer is best for bare aluminum. Never scrape aluminum siding. Because an aluminum surface is smooth spray paint it for. You can also look for special cleaning solutions that are meant for cleaning aluminum siding at your local hardware store.

Check for loose or rotting boards. Choosing your cleaning method.