Custom pole barns in Morgantown require relatively little maintenance. With regular cleaning and minor repair, your barn should last at least fifty years––but probably much more. When it does come time to clean your barn or post frame garage in Morgantown, it isn’t very complicated. It is best to clean on a warm, dry day so that anything that gets wet will dry quickly.

What to Clean

If you have a big barn or post frame garage in Morgantown, you might not know where to start. These are the minimum areas you need to clean or confirm are already clean.

  • Siding
  • Gutters
  • Roof
  • Windows
  • Doors
  • Floors
  • Rafters/Trusses

Tools

  • Broom
  • Rake
  • Gloves
  • Garbage Bags
  • Garden Hose
  • Pressure Washer
  • Ladder
  • Sponge
  • Soap (dish soap or automotive soap)
  • Glass Cleaner
  • Paper Towels

Roof, Siding, and Gutters

The outside of your barn does not need to be perfect, but you do need to remove any dirt and debris that the rain doesn’t wash away. Dirty roofing and siding will corrode and rust faster than clean roofing and siding. You may be able to clean the entire exterior of your barn with a pressure washer from a distance. If not, you may have to get your hands dirty, clean out your gutters or scrub off stubborn dirt with a sponge and soap. If you use a pressure washer, keep a reasonable distance between the wand and your barn. Excessive pressure may take the paint off.

Interior

Again, the intensity of your interior cleaning will depend on how dirty it is and how you use your barn or post frame garage in Morgantown. Remove as much as possible (tools, equipment, inventory, etc.) from your barn’s interior before cleaning. If your barn is insulated, don’t get the insulation wet. If you have exposed electrical outlets, you should probably only clean the floor with water. Brooms or compressed air can dislodge dust and dirt from the walls and rafters.

Doors and Windows

Make sure you clean doors, door frames, windows, and window frames carefully. Regular cleaning will significantly extend the life of both. It is ok to clean most bay doors with a garden hose, but not all. Once all your doors and windows are clean and dry, lubricate any moving parts.

Damaged or Hard to Clean Areas

If an area of your barn is particularly dirty but damaged or out of reach, consult your favorite pole barn builders in Morgantown for suggestions on cleaning it. Never put yourself in danger while cleaning your barn. Ask for professional help.

Pole Barn builders in Morgantown

MQS Structures – Pole Barn Builders in Morgantown

At MQS Structures, we are post frame and pole barn building specialists. If your barn needs repair or if you are interested in building new Morgantown farm buildings, we can work with you to make sure you get exactly the building you want. If you want to build a garage hobby shop in Morgantown, we can help with that too. We can build a highly functional and attractive building no matter what you need.

Our founder and owner, Caleb Miller, began his building career with his Amish Mennonite family and applies the same work ethic and expert craftsmanship to every building we put up.

Custom pole barns in Morgantown

Call us today at (855) 677-3334, or contact us online to receive a free quote on your next project. We look forward to hearing from you soon! We also offer a free mock-up service on our website to help you visualize what your new post frame buildings in Morgantown will look like.