The best way to mantain a stone wall

A landscape stone wall adds a special aspect to your garden. That is why it is important to clean and maintain the wall properly so that it does not lose its beauty. Stone walls usually wear out over time and need cleaning. Also, if you decide to paint the wall one day, you will need a good wash before you can apply the paint. There are many ways to clean a stone wall. 

At  South Atlantic Masonry and Concrete Contractor located in Peachtree City, Atlanta, Newnan, Sharpsburg, and Senoia, we give you some tips that you can keep in mind to maintain and clean your stone wall, we are professionals:

1. Preparation:

Before starting to wash the wall, remove any foreign element on the stone wall with a hammer or using an air compressor.

2. Pressure washing:

You can rent, borrow or buy a pressure washer to get the job done. When you are ready to start, turn on the pressure washer and move away from the surface of the wall so you can test and see how the washer works before you begin work. As you get used to it, you can get close to the wall to be sure to do a thorough cleaning.

The best way to clean a stone wall with a pressure washer is to start at the top of a section of the wall. The best method is to make a continuous movement, slowly traveling along the wall towards the bottom of the stone.

After finishing washing the stone wall, back off to apply less pressure to the wall and travel the entire wall a second time. Washing the wall again will remove any remaining surface. Start at the top and move the water jet down as you move along the wall.

While cleaning the wall, check the points that still need cleaning after the second wash. If certain areas are very dirty, use a strong circular motion to remove the debris. After finishing a section of the wall, continue doing the same, moving section by section until the entire wall has been cleaned.

3. Using the garden hose:

The stone walls are usually covered with sand and dust that must be removed to make the wall look beautiful. If you do not want to use a pressure washer, or the wall is not extremely dirty, you can simply use a garden hose to wet the wall and then clean the debris with a stiff brush. After scrubbing, simply spray the surface with water several times to remove dirt and dust. You may need to scrub and rinse several times before the wall is completely clean.

Please contact us today to find out how South Atlantic Masonry and Concrete Contractor located in Peachtree City, Atlanta Newnan, Sharpsburg, and Senoia can help you renovate or create the best place for your home. 

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