Power Washing Specialists!

The home is the most common thing that people think about when someone mentions “power washing.” That’s because your Connecticut home is where mold and mildew develops the quickest, and is the most visible from the street. Even “maintenance free” exteriors like vinyl siding will develop unsightly mold and mildew every year or two.

House washing is something that you can do for yourself, but you should do so with great care. Slippery soap, water, and ladders together create a serious fall hazard. A qualified power washing contractor will use a special mixture of chemicals and high-tech equipment to clean your home at low powers without water intrusion or damage to your plants.

At Franky's New Color Painting we specialize in all types of power washing from the exterior of your home, decks, gutters, driveways.

Call 860-461-4943 to schedule an appointment or Click here to request service online.

What You Should Know About Mold On Your Home

With more than 100,000 species in the world, it is no wonder molds can be found everywhere. Neither animal or plant, molds are microscopic organisms that produce enzymes to digest organic matter and spores to reproduce. These organisms are part of the fungi kingdom, a realm shared with mushrooms, yeast, and mildews. In nature, mold plays a key role in the decomposition of leaves, wood, and other plant debris. Without mold, we would find ourselves wading neck-deep in dead plant matter. And we wouldn't have great foods and medicines, such as cheese and penicillin. However, problems arise when mold starts digesting organic materials we don't want them to, like the outside of our home.

Generally, the majority of common molds are not a concern to someone who is healthy. However if you have allergies or asthma, you may be sensitive to molds. You may experience skin rash, running nose, eye irritation, cough, congestion, and aggravation of asthma. Also if you have an immune suppression or underlying lung disease, you may be at increased risk for infections from molds.

When necessary, some resourceful molds produce toxins in defense against other molds and bacteria called mycotoxins. Depending on exposure level, these mycotoxins may cause toxic effects in people, also. Fatigue, nausea, headaches, and respiratory and eye irritation are some symptoms that may be experienced from exposure to mycotoxins. If you or your family members have health problems that you suspect are caused by exposure to mold, you should consult with your physician.

Power Washing is an excellent way to protect your family from getting mold on the exterior of your home, deck or driveway.

Call 860-461-4943 to schedule an appointment or Click here to request service online.