Maintenance & Repair
Power Washing Vinyl and Aluminum Siding
If you decide to power wash your vinyl or aluminum siding, please be sure to read your power washer instructions carefully before you begin. When cleaning, hold the power washer straight at eye level. Don’t aim the washer upward as the water may collect behind the siding. This collected water could leak, which can produce streaks, or could stay behind the siding, which can cause decay. Set the pressure using a minimum of 1,500 PSI and maximum of 2,400, using a 40-degree tip.
Painting Aluminum Siding
You can paint aluminum siding with exterior latex paint, but please remember that once you paint on a Mastic Home Exteriors product, the warranty on the finish will be void.
If any of the metal is showing through your siding, those sections should be primed before painting. Pittsburgh Paints (PPG), for example, can mix paint to match Mastic Home Exteriors siding colors. Please follow their recommendation for surface preparation and application.
Designer Accents
Mastic's Designer Accents shutters and accessories may be painted using a good quality exterior latex or water-based paint. Remember that once you paint your shutters, the warranty on the finish will be voided. Do not use an oil-based paint. Do not sand off the original paint. Prepare the surface by thoroughly washing with a good dishwashing detergent, such as Dawn. Please do not use harsh chemical cleaners. Make sure the shutters are completely dry before applying paint. You can also follow the paint manufacturer's recommendation for surface preparation.
Use the links below to find more specific repair information or how to care for your Mastic Home Exteriors product.
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