\u200bThis Simpson power washer has a max capacity of 4200 PSI which is phenomenal and will actually take off most stucco so you do need to be careful when using it but if you are using the right \u200btype of nozzle and are the proper distance away from the wall, it can be extremely \u200beffective and cut the time down it takes to clean stucco walls that are very dirty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This unit also has a feature integrated into the one that can actually adjust the water pressure on the fly which is a cool feature that is not typically found in other models and can be really helpful especially because of the power of this unit. This does come with a pretty hefty price tag though, somewhere around $1200 and $1400, at the time!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u200b5 Things You Need To Think About…<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

\u200bthere are a ton of different pressure washers out there nowadays but there are a few specific things you will want to consider when looking for one \u200bto use on a stucco exteriors specifically. These are very simple things that make all the difference in the world! Let’s take a look at what some of these things are…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Should I Get A Gas Or Electric Model?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u200bThere are two main types of pressure washers and \u200bthese are either a gas or electric model, each of which has there advantages and disadvantages, of course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gas:<\/strong> A pressure washer that uses a gasoline engine is more convenient because you don’t need to run a power cord to them, all you need is a water line and you’re ready to go. These are usually a little bit more powerful than the electric models but are also more expensive too, usually costing about $100-$200 more than an electric model.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Keep in mind that these will also require you to buy gasoline and oil on a semi regular basis and you will need to drain both the oil and gas every time it is going to be stored for longer periods of time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Electric:<\/strong> An electric pressure washer will not have any of the maintenance issues that you would typically find with a gasoline engine so it is way more maintenance-free \u200bin that aspect. Since it is does rely on electricity, you will have to make sure that you have plenty of outlets around the house or a very long extension cord to make your way around the entire house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These will have less power than a gasoline-powered model which is usually okay for cleaning \u200bstucco but won’t work as well for a deep cleaning, like if you were going to paint your house and you wanted to pressure wash it prior to painting it. The recommended PSI for this is around 2800 to 3200 PSI and it is really rare to get this kind of pressure out of an electric pressure washer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u200bDragging It Around The House:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u200bRemember, you are going to be dragging this pressure washer around the house or building and I would recommend having a unit that has a couple of wheels on it and is mounted onto some sort of frame. This will be so much easier dragging it around from corner to corner in order to reach all of the areas of your project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Certain accessories like quick disconnect fittings for your water hose can be a huge timesaver and eliminate a lot of frustration as well if you have to disconnect and reconnect the hose every time you reposition your pressure washer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u200bHoses And Nozzles…<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u200bOne thing that you will definitely need to take into consideration are some of the components of the pressure washer such as the length of pressurized hose you need, what type of nozzle you intend to use, whether you’re going to use a detergent or not and so on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hoses:<\/strong> Most pressure washers only come with about 25 feet to 50 feet of hose at the most, so you will probably want to buy an extra 25 feet to 75 feet, depending on wall height, the overall length of your walls, etc. these are pretty inexpensive and can be connected very easily using the threaded fittings which are pretty standard as far as sizes are concerned just make sure you read the description and know which size your pressure washer uses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nozzles:<\/strong> Many pressure washers come with an assortment of different nozzles which are pretty standard. Again optional nozzle to buy would be a turbo nozzle which uses the power of a stream in a circular motion so you get more surface area coverage and needs can really help in cleaning more stubborn stains on stucco surfaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Be careful when using these types of nozzles because they can actually remove paint an actual stucco finish if you’re not careful, especially when connected to a higher powered pressure washer. Just make sure you’re far enough away so that this doesn’t happen and pay attention to what you’re doing at all times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u200bAccessories That May Be Helpful…<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u200bThere are a few different accessories that they make that may actually help you out quite a bit when you are running around your house. Extension wands are very helpful if you have taller walls and don’t want to climb up a 30 foot ladder to reach some of those high spots. They hook onto your existing pressure washer one and have a telescoping ability which can reach 20 feet in length or more sometimes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another accessory that I would recommend using is a quick disconnect for your water supply line. This will make connecting and disconnecting the garden hose a whole lot easier and will eliminate wear and tear on the threads of your pressure washer hose fitting at the same time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u200bHow Much Power Do I Need?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u200bFor general cleaning purposes you will want to use a pressure washer that is around 2000 PSI. From my experience this works pretty well on most mild to medium duty staining that occurs on stucco walls. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you’re looking for a unit that can handle a little more aggressive staining then you will probably want to look for one that is around 3000 PSI to tackle those types of issues and if you want something that can really power through some of the toughest stains then you’ll want to look at a 4000 PSI washer.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Pressure washers are great tools for cleaning stucco and the cool thing about them is the fact that they could be used for so many other things, so usually the money invested in one of these is well worth it.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":3368,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_eb_attr":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[171,181,188],"tags":[179,186,184],"offerexpiration":[],"class_list":["post-3365","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-architectural-moulding-design","category-exterior-stucco-faq","category-exterior-stucco-resources","tag-exterior-stucco","tag-power-washing-stucco","tag-stucco-repair"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n