Steam it Clean

Professionalism abounds in this company from your initial contact with one of their highly trained exterior cleaning experts to the onsite uniformed technicians. If you’re short on time you may also estimate schedule and book your job online in less than 60 seconds at http://acrotechcsi.com/ , with a brief confirmation email to follow shortly with your jobs details.  To speak to one of their friendly customer service representatives call 604-542-1000. So why not schedule your complete exterior cleaning package for spring? Impress all your friends and neighbours with the cleanest house on the block!  

Do built in Gutters really work that well?

Built-in gutters, also referred to as “box gutters” are considered a concealed roof drainage system. Since they are not readily visible, they typically don’t alter the historic character of buildings and don’t detract from or conceal decorative cornice details. Unfortunately, being unseen often results in neglect. The simplest form of maintenance is keeping them clear of debris. This is necessary for any gutter system to perform its duty, but with built-ins, trapped, standing water can lead to a shorter life and very costly repairs.

Gutter Repair

A majority of built-in gutters are lined with formed metal. The earliest metal used for the lining is terne-plate. Terne, an alloy of lead and tin, was applied over sheet iron, then later, steel. This gutter lining material needs protection from corrosion. Just like tin roofs, regularly applying an oil-based paint was the traditional method of maintenance.

Another issue is the soldered joints, where sections of the gutter meet and forms a seam. The expansion and contraction of the metal during temperature changes results in failure at the weakest point–the seams. When a leak is finally discovered, the seams are usually just patched with tar (roofing cement)–which tends to be a messy, temporary repair.

Gutter Restoration

Restoring these gutter systems, even if there is no damage to the wood below, can be quite expensive. Trying to find someone with the knowledge and metalworking ability could also be a challenge. Soldering in some patches might be effective for someone with basic skills, but complete relining with terne requires a highly skilled (and expensive) craftsman. The cost of relining the gutters with copper could be close to the amount one would pay for a new luxury car.

Although it is best practice to restore metal-lined gutters with metal, the availability of experienced contractors and the high cost might prevent some homeowners from making needed repairs. This could allow leaking gutters to cause extensive damage to their home, significantly escalating the cost when repairs are finally made.

If the metal gutter lining isn’t too far gone, it might be able to be preserved with an elastomeric coating system. Not the stuff from a home center, but a coating system specifically for historic metal roof preservation. If there are a few bad spots or tar patched seams, a reinforcing fabric can be installed as the coating is applied.

There’s another method of restoring built-in gutters that has been successful, when installed with care. This involves applying a waterproof roofing membrane over the existing gutter lining. These membranes are usually either EPDM (rubber) or modified bitumen and are manufactured for “flat” roof installations. Correct installation includes properly adhering the membrane and seams, correctly terminating the edges and installing the downspout outlets so they don’t leak.

Built-in gutters, the unseen roof drainage system, was specifically chosen to be installed when the home was built, thus is part of the original historic character.

AcroTech uses several different methods for repairing EPDM rubber gutters.

• Prime with 1 or 2 coats of Primer or until the roof surface is smooth and sealed.

  Apply Seam Tape: Surfaces with joints, cracks, flashings, vents, parapet wall flashings or where two unlike surfaces come together.

• Peel off the protective backing
• Line up the tape with the seam
• Press into place, using your fingers to shape with the contours of the surface.
• Apply rubber coating

  Apply a coat of dual-rubber Coating.

• Topcoat with Maximum-Stretch Product

  For best results, topcoat the Barrier with Maximum Stretch roof coating. Maximum-Stretch, when applied in white, reflects 98% of the sun’s heat and UV rays. It will substantially reduce roof temperatures, saving on cooling costs.

AcroTech is a full service gutter company. We provide gutter Installations, gutter cleaning, gutter repairs, pressure washing. If you need pricing on these type services please go to our online booking system. This is the simplest way to get online pricing and book your appointment in less than 60 seconds.

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Email: troy@acrotechcsi.com

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AcroTech uses a Hotsy pressure washing steam cleaning system. All of our trucks come with high pressure steam cleaning equipment. Why high pressure steam washing? Using our Hotsy steam cleaning systems provides better mold and fungus removal, uses a lower pressure water minimizing impact on paint and cement finishes and achieves better longer term results.

For steam cleaning and pressure washing pricing please check out our online booking system.

Types of Pressure Washing Systems

Pressure washers can be divided into four basic categories: light-duty electric; residential gas powered; heavy-duty gas powered; and professional gas powered. Cleaning power (CP) is calculated by multiplying pounds per square inch (PSI) of water pressure by gallons per minute (GPM) of water flow.

Electric Pressure Washers

These economical models are designed for occasional light-duty use around the home. They are lightweight and extremely easy to transport and use.

Uses:

• Washing cars, boats
• Cleaning house siding, decks, fences, patio furniture
• Sweeping debris from driveways, sidewalks

Features:

• 1,300 – 1,400 PSI 1.5 GPM 120 volt/14 amp motor
• High pressure pump with aluminum head
• Wheeled accessory storage cart
• Gripstart on/off trigger feature
• Foamer bottle chemical applicator 25-foot pressure hose

Turbo nozzle spray wand Brush kit

Residential Pressure Washers

Residential pressure washers have gas-powered engines for easy operation and efficient cleaning around the home or small business.

Uses

• Washing cars, boats
• Cleaning house siding, decks, fences, patio furniture, driveways, sidewalks
• Blasting dirt from lawn and garden equipment

Features:

• 1,650 – 2,400 PSI
• 3.75 – 6 horsepower side-valve (SV) or overhead (OHV) engine
• High pressure pump with thermal relief valve
• High/low pressure regulator
• Chemical injection system 25-foot kink-resistant high pressure hose
• Stainless steel wand with adjustable spray nozzle
• Quick-connect spray tips on some models Some models equipped with pneumatic tires

Heavy-Duty Pressure Washers

Quality-conscious home and business owners choose heavy-duty pressure washers with longer running engines and pumps for more power during frequent use.

Uses:

• Washing cars, boats, trucks, swimming pools, farm equipment
• Cleaning houses, decks, fences, brick, concrete
• Blasting mud and dirt from tools and lawn equipment
• Preparing surfaces by pressure washing for repainting or recoating

Features:

• 2,400 – 3,000 PSI
• 5.0 – 8.0 horsepower overhead valve (OHV) or overhead valve industrial (OHVI) engine
• Heavy duty high pressure pump with brass head and thermal relief valve
• Adjustable pressure regulator
• Chemical injection system 25-foot kink-resistant high pressure hose
• Heavy duty pneumatic wheels Some models equipped with hose reel

Professional Pressure Washers

These models are designed with an industrial engine and contractor quality pump to handle the tough demands of the cleaning professional.

Uses:

• Washing cars, boats, construction equipment
• Cleaning brick and concrete, work sites
• Graffiti removal
• Preparing surfaces for repainting or recoating

Features:

• 2,500 – 4,000 PSI
• 6.5 – 15 horsepower premium OHVI engine Axial cam or triplex plunger pump with brass head and thermal relief valve
• Adjustable pressure regulator
• Chemical injection system 25 or 50-foot contractor grade hose
• Contractor grade wand and gun with quick-connect nozzles
• Contractor quality wheel kit
• Retail Price: $799 – $1,399

Available Accessories

• Turbo Nozzle - Saves time by spinning a narrow jet stream in a circular pattern to cover more area
• Brush Kits - Great for applying cleaning solutions and loosening tough dirt
• Extension Hose - Greatly increases the reach of the pressure washer
• Quick Connect Fittings - Simplifies pressure washer connections

Call us at (1 866-866-Clean) or check out our web site at http://acrotechcsi.com/ - need to book an appointment please go to our online booking system. This is the simplest way to get online pricing and book your appointment in less than 60 seconds.

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