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The spring, fall, and winter months can be quite rough on some of the exterior surfaces around your home. With summer finally here, you might be ready to give your home’s exterior a makeover and get it looking its best again. 

One of the best ways to do so is by investing in a high-quality pressure washing for your home performed by an experienced professional. 

The summer months are the ideal time to have your home pressure washed for several different reasons. While some days can be hotter than others, there’s no better time of the year to pressure wash the exterior of your home. 

Summer is in full swing in western North Carolina. That means different things for different people. For some, it is the season of pool visits, beach trips, and watersports. For others, it is the opportunity for families to explore the almost unlimited amount of hiking and mountain biking trails throughout the region. Still, others find summer is the season of shuttling kids to sports camps and other activities. Generally speaking, our weather is perfect for whatever activity you choose. Here in the French Broad River Valley, it is a little cooler than the foothills and piedmont and foothills; however, the mercury could be 10 to 20-degrees lower on some high elevation hikes. While summer storms can pop up at almost any time, most days are full of sun. 

There are some weather dangers lurking far away from Buncombe County. Forming in the tropics and off the coast of Africa, tropical storms and hurricanes seem to be the least of our worries. While we are too far inland to receive the brunt of most storms, tropical systems can pack a punch even here in the mountains. In fact, our diverse terrain can actually enhance the effects of weakening storms, dropping torrential rain, and accelerating wind gusts. 

Your home and property are susceptible to damage from tropical storms. Furthermore, the mess they leave behind can cause long-term problems. Here is what you need to know about tropical storm clean-up in western North Carolina. 

It is the time of the year for watery eyes, runny noses, and itchy throats. Pollen is our least favorite part of spring, and not only can it be troublesome for those who have allergies or asthma, but pollen makes everything look dirty. We can all agree the pollen count has been especially high this year, and unfortunately, it can remain on your home’s exterior if steps are not taken to remove it properly. It’s not a pleasant experience when you walk out to your patio or walkway and discover the surface is covered in pollen.

So, even when you want to enjoy your outdoor spaces, layers of allergens can drive you back inside. Pressure washing is a great solution because it will clean mold, mildew, and pollen effectively from the siding, driveways, decks, and other outside areas of your home. 

There is no better place to live than Asheville, NC. Our area has everything you could desire. We are surrounded by the tallest mountains east of the Mississippi River, with thousands of miles of hiking trails to explore. From camping to rock climbing, fly fishing to whitewater rafting, if you enjoy the outdoors, there is no shortage of things to do. The metropolitan area is not as large as Charlotte or Greenville; yet, we have most of the same big-city amenities. We have excellent public education and healthcare, as well as world-class restaurants and excellent shopping. There is far more to do than we can ever accomplish in a lifetime. 

The one downside to having everything is that it comes with every type of weather. That, of course, includes plenty of delightfully sunny and mild days; however, we also have bouts of heavy rain, extreme winds, snow, ice, and occasionally brutal cold. We even get the occasional inland tropical storm that holds together after making landfall in the Gulf of Mexico. 

When it comes to weather, having it all means doing a number on your home's exterior and your outdoor surfaces. Your beautiful Asheville home can become dirty and dingy quickly here. Besides being the scourge of the HOA, that ugly grime is doing damage and reducing the lifespan of your siding, deck, and outdoor furniture.