Envelope
Clean the exterior cladding
Every year, in June.
What to do
Wash it down with a garden hose, mild detergent and a soft brush. Never a pressure washer.
Why it matters
Pressure washing forces water into the wall cavity, which is precisely the thing the cladding is there to prevent.
Where this comes from
Habitat Studio p.11 and p.12, which say so about every cladding type it covers. CMHC lists it in summer.
Catch it while it’s still maintenance.
Domisura keeps this schedule for your house — dated to when things went in, and reminding you when each task comes round. The record stays with the address when you sell.
Start a record for your homeGeneral guidance, not professional advice. For gas, electricity, structure or water, get a qualified trade.