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Article: Aluminum siding needs a cleaning
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- The Record (Bergen County, NJ)
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- August 26, 2004
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GENE AUSTIN
The Record (Bergen County, NJ)
08-26-2004
Aluminum siding needs a cleaning
GENE AUSTIN
Date: 08-26-2004, Thursday
Section: HOME
Edtion: All Editions.=.Two Star B. Two Star P. One Star B
Column: DO IT YOURSELF
Q. The 23-year-old aluminum siding on our house needs to be cleaned. We were warned that high-pressure washing could remove the paint. What alternatives do we have?
Several excellent cleaners are available for aluminum siding, which often "chalks," giving the siding a faded, dull appearance. Chalking is caused by oxidation of the paint, forming a fine powder on the surface that is difficult to remove. Mildew or mold formation can also be a problem, along with dirt and a variety ...