The accumulation of dirt, moss, mould and other substances on your home’s exterior walls and fences is best removed using water blasting services. Many people think this is as simple as hiring a high-pressure water blaster machine and doing it yourself. Not only can this pose a risk of serious injury, but there are also a number of dangers that come with DIY home water blasting activities.
Using a high-pressure water blaster without the proper training, equipment and experience can cause damage to your building and property. This damage can be extensive if you use the wrong sort of equipment, such as a more high-pressured system than you’re able to handle and operate successfully. Before you attempt water blasting yourself, consider the following potential dangers of DIY water blasting on your home and property:
Improper Water Blasting Techniques Can:
– Remove paint from wall surfaces, or reduce its thickness
– Damage or remove paint from cladding edges
– Remove waterproofing sealants and other protective coatings from surfaces
– Erode the mortar between bricks and at building joints
– Force water into crevices and cracks, leading to water damage
– Damage the corners and edges of buildings and other solid structures
– Damage or break wooden boards such as soft weatherboards
– Damage or break gutters and aluminium joints
– Lead to water getting into the house due to improper spraying methods, causing a watery, slippery mess indoors and water damage
– Get water into electrical circuits and systems, posing a serious safety hazard and requiring you to replace components of your system.
– Destroy light bulbs, glass fixtures or other fragile features
– Break other items around the area, such as garden décor or fragile trees and plants
– Cause a potential health risk for humans and pets alike when combined with the incorrect or excessively harsh chemicals.
To avoid the above dangers, make sure you enlist the services of qualified water blasting specialists. The financial investment required for a professional water blasting service is well worth it, given the risks of costly property damage that comes with trying to do it yourself.
For all services related to water blasting Auckland, get in touch with your local experts, Tailored Property Services. Our experienced and well-trained team come equipped with the professional grade equipment and industry knowledge required to safely and effectively take care of all your home and business water blasting needs.
