Raghwat Al Janoub Maintenance and Cleaning
Building facade cleaning in Al Mikhwah
Al-Mikhwah is a governorate town on a plateau where valleys meet in the Al-Baha highlands, with mild mountain climate and wet winters. Government offices and low rise apartment blocks stand near the centuries-old stone village of Dhee Ain built on white marble outcrop. Thick fog, cold nights and seasonal rain keep stone damp, and moss and lichen creep over north facing walls, staining and weakening the masonry.
Why a facade needs regular cleaning
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The surface is protected
The wrong product costs more than the dirt it removes.
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Access decided on site
We do not pick the access method from an office.
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Glass stays clear
Calcium scale on glass turns into permanent etching if it is left.
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The building keeps running
We plan the access and the working hours around how the building is used through the day, and we protect the ground, the entrances and anyone passing below.
Why the job is different in Al Mikhwah
Stone stays wet much of the time, and moss and algae spread on north and east facing walls much faster than in dry lowland regions. The whole method is set out in our full account of building facade cleaning.
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Thick fog and constant dampness feed algae and lichen fast
Fog descends from the hills each dawn and humidity stays high all day. Green algae and lichen spread rapidly on east and north facing stone. Removal needs specialist solutions, not routine cleaning, and regrowth is constant.
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Wet stone stains and white salts appear when it dries
Intermittent rain wets the stone, and evaporation leaves fine white salt. Repeated wetting and drying causes stone decay from inside. Regular cleaning stops salt buildup before it weakens the masonry.
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Mud from agricultural terraces splashes ground floors after rain
Seasonal rains wash mud down from terraced fields around the town. Ground floors of buildings receive mud spray and dust after each storm. Cleaning after the rainy season is essential to prevent staining.
What's Included
Al-Mikhwah sits on a plateau in the Al-Baha mountain region. The high country is cool, foggy and rainy for much of the year, and traditional buildings are slate and granite with the marble village among them.
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Roof survey and anchor points
The roof may be pitched and wet. It is checked carefully and not used if too slippery. Scaffolds and safety ropes are used to prevent slips.
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Access chosen: rope or powered
Ropes and equipment must be moisture resistant. Algae can grow on ropes themselves, so treated ropes are used throughout the job.
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A test patch before the whole elevation
Testing on less visible stone is essential. Clay stone and slate can crumble if harsh products are used, so testing sets the safe dose.
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Glass and curtain walling
Glass is washed gently because dampness may have weakened it. Neutral solutions and no hard scrubbing is the safe method.
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Cladding and stone, pH-neutral
Cladding and stone need complete removal of algae and salts. Specialist algae solutions may be slightly stronger than standard cleaners.
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Ground and passers-by protected
Ground stays wet most of the time. Areas around the building are dried after cleaning and excess water is drained away properly.
Al Mikhwah on the map
Al Mikhwah sits about 15.5 km from Baljurashi and about 26 km from Al-Baha.
Open in Google MapsHow we work
Survey from the roof
Choose access and products
Wash top to bottom
Inspect and hand over
Some of our work
Photos from our team's work.
What is different about Al Bahah Region
Al Bahah is a small highland region of forests, terraces and stone villages on the Sarawat, with Baljurashi and Al Mandaq beside the capital and Qilwah and Al Mikhwah down in the hot Tihama lowland. The high country is cool, foggy and rainy for much of the year, and the traditional houses are slate and granite with the marble village of Dhee Ayn among them. Stone stays wet, lichen and moss creep over north facing walls, and mud from the terraces splashes ground floors, while the lowland towns take the humid heat and salt haze of the coast.
Other services in Al Mikhwah
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