But, you shouldn’t over-use thepressure washer, as you might damage the home’s exterior.

To explain how often you should pressure wash your house, home maintenance experts are sharing their top tips.

Orlando Penneris a building manufacturing expert as well as the owner and operator at South Country Sheds.

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Angie Hicksis the co-founder of Angi.

In reality, you should think twice before pressure washing your home in the winter.

“For example, if the brick is eroding, I’d avoid high pressure to prevent further erosion.

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For materials such as composite and vinyl, use medium to low pressure.

For wood and roofing materials, always resort to low pressure to avoid any damage.”

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