Giraffe Rock, Field Stone, Native Rock, Slabbed Sand-stone or Lime-stone and Worm Rock

Giraffe rock, fieldstone, native rock, slabbed sand-stone or lime-stone, flagstone and worm rock, including Carthage stone in slabs, cut, faced or using the natural rock as is are all used in building homes in this area. Not only homes but also schools, community buildings, churches and even ranger stations were built from these ready available material if Southwest Missouri has one thing in abundance it is rock. Cleaned by Pete is specializing in cleaning these Ozark stone or rock homes, most of them have been long neglected but they are finding a revival now. Weather you own a cottage, bungalow, cabinett, or building there is now something you can do to help the look of you unique home. Restore your homes looks turn back time and see what your home or building would have looked like when it was first built, maybe even better since the method and equipment we use had not been invented yet. 

Here is one of the homes we have done, while looking on the internet I found a home that was pictured and discribed as an "Ozark Giraffe" and thought that house very familiar.

http://jamesradke.wordpress.com/ozark-giraffe/ the house as found on the net and this is what it looked like before we started the cleaning. Cleaned by Pete; cleaning giraffe rock, field stone, native rock, slabbed sand-stone or lime-stone and worm rock, including Carthage stone in slabs, cut, faced or using the natural rock.

The owner wanted us to clean the home and make it stand out a bit more. He really did not like the painted mortar joints and wanted know what we could do so we did this for him, The rock is more defined and now stands out, this giraffe received a bath. Cleaned by Pete; cleaning giraffe rock, field stone, native rock, slabbed sand-stone or lime-stone and worm rock, including Carthage stone in slabs, cut, faced or using the natural rock.

The house after Cleaned by Pete washed and restored it to the look it had when constructed. Cleaned by Pete; cleaning giraffe rock, field stone, native rock, slabbed sand-stone or lime-stone and worm rock, including Carthage stone in slabs, cut, faced or using the natural rock.

Cleaned by Pete works with the customer to find out what they want and expect. Then the owner and Cleaned by Pete can decide what and how to proceed on the home. Here are some before and after pictures of a bungalow we did this weekend. Thanks to the owner for sharing the after photo with us they were taking photos while I worked.

Cleaned by Pete rock and stone cleaning and restoration Southwest Missouri 417-459-7869 Cleaned by Pete; cleaning giraffe rock, field stone, native rock, slabbed sand-stone or lime-stone and worm rock, including Carthage stone in slabs, cut, faced or using the natural rock.

Cleaned by Pete rock and stone cleaning and restoration Southwest Missouri 417-459-7869 Cleaned by Pete; cleaning giraffe rock, field stone, native rock, slabbed sand-stone or lime-stone and worm rock, including Carthage stone in slabs, cut, faced or using the natural rock.

Cleaned by Pete rock and stone cleaning and restoration Southwest Missouri 417-459-7869 Cleaned by Pete; cleaning giraffe rock, field stone, native rock, slabbed sand-stone or lime-stone and worm rock, including Carthage stone in slabs, cut, faced or using the natural rock.

Cleaned by Pete rock and stone cleaning and restoration Southwest Missouri 417-459-7869 Cleaned by Pete; cleaning giraffe rock, field stone, native rock, slabbed sand-stone or lime-stone and worm rock, including Carthage stone in slabs, cut, faced or using the natural rock.

Cleaned by Pete rock and stone cleaning and restoration Southwest Missouri 417-459-7869 Cleaned by Pete; cleaning giraffe rock, field stone, native rock, slabbed sand-stone or lime-stone and worm rock, including Carthage stone in slabs, cut, faced or using the natural rock.

Cleaned by Pete rock and stone cleaning and restoration Southwest Missouri 417-459-7869 Cleaned by Pete; cleaning giraffe rock, field stone, native rock, slabbed sand-stone or lime-stone and worm rock, including Carthage stone in slabs, cut, faced or using the natural rock.

Cleaned by Pete rock and stone cleaning and restoration Southwest Missouri 417-459-7869 Cleaned by Pete; cleaning giraffe rock, field stone, native rock, slabbed sand-stone or lime-stone and worm rock, including Carthage stone in slabs, cut, faced or using the natural rock.

Some other pictures or Ozark rock homes and other stone cleaning done by Cleaned by Pete in the greater Springfield area can be found on this blog in other entries, at our face book page "Cleaned by Pete pressure & power washing" and on YouTube Cleaned by Pete (stone and rock washing or cleaning".

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House Washing Wednesday; Cleaning the "Giraffe Rock" House

House washing Wednesday finds us washing and restoring a native stone sometimes refereed to as giraffe rock exteriors. The choice of building materials was inexpensive and produced locally from materials found in plentiful supply in the Ozark Mountains "rock", the style was most predominant on small houses, usually bungalows. With power washing we cam removing years of mold, mildew and algae from this homes sides here are a few pictures as we get under way with another cleaning on one of these homes.

At Cleaned by Pete we have taken a special interest in this unique style of Ozark's home and their construction. Finding out more about the methods of building and the rock it self. You may look at one of these homes and say yep it a rock house, but there are several different types of rock and styles and techniques of using the rock. Just for instants: worm rock with holes and small wiggly lines in it usually used as a entire rock, other styles use split or faced rock, and some masons even cut and squared the stone. Local stone, limestone or sandstone or even field stone would be split into thinner slabs we even have what is called "Carthage stone". The resulting pieces would be of inconsistent size and shape, and were pieced together like a crazy quilt or a giraffe with thick strong mortar joints. The size of rock, pattern and stacking is all done by individual masons some will flourish with a design while other use strictly stack and go method. Some home have very large stones while others are constructed of smaller stones, some masons used the slicker outside of the stone while others split and used the inner face making the walls straighter and more uniformed. We have developed a method or cleaning and restore the original look and color to these homes, while killing and removing what is growing on the stone face. We have invested in tools and attachment to clean and restore these homes. We don't just come in and blast high pressure water at them. If you want someone who under stands these homes and what it takes to clean them you need to call, Cleaned by Pete.

Cleaned by Pete is cleaning and restoring the color of these natural rock by just a good washing.

Cleaned by Pete is cleaning and restoring the color of these natural rock by just a good washing.

Cleaned by Pete is in the process of cleaning and restoring the color of this Ozark rock by just a good washing.

Cleaned by Pete is cleaning and restoring the color of this natural Ozark rock home by just a good washing.

These picture were taken after the 2nd step while the stones were drying, first we treat with cleaners, soaps and an algaeside to kill what is growing on the home's stone walls then power wash let dry, we'll follow up with an application of soap and cleaner once again and a rinse. You can see in this drying process the stones are becoming brighter and cleaner the mosses, algae and liken have been killed off and only now the wall can be power washed cleaned. Cleaned by Pete will have more pictures to follow stay tuned to see the results of this cleaning. After the home is completely cleaned, washed and restored.

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Ozark Native Stone and Field Rock Houses

Rock and Field stone homes Southwest MO

  Ever wondered what your stone or rock house looked like after being built? with today's pollution and with airborne algae, likens, mosses, mildew and just plain dirt the color of the native stone in your home is being hidden and kept from view. Wonder if there is anything you can do? Here are a few pictures that may help you decide. Native stone and field rock homes are very popular here in Southwest MO and many people believe that once they're covered in liken, mold and mosses there is nothing they can do, but they can call Cleaned by Pete 417-459-7869 and transform their home's looks. You don't need to have the exterior of your rock, stone or brick home look dull and dingy any more call us for details. When we decided to become exterior mobile cleaners knowing the types of structures and substrates that we were going to be cleaning was important knowing what to use to safely clean with was important, know how much pressure or little pressure was important one size does not fit all when it come to cleaning, washing and restoring your home's looks. We now have 13 different pressure washers and steam cleaners we work with having the right one for your job is what we take pride in, understanding how each works to achieve results like in the pictures below is the most important thing we do. Cleaned by Pete know how to get these same results on your project call us and we can discuss your needs 417-459-7869

Restoring that rock or stone home looks just by cleaning in Southwest MO. Cleaned by Pete will expertly remove mosses, liken, mold and dirt from your rock or stone home leaving it look just like the stone masons left it years ago.

Stacked field stone has lost it color and picked up a dull black look over the years. Field stone and rock does not break down over the years this made it a well suited material for our forefathers to build from. but with more pollution and environmental changes our homes have become dirty and algae, mosses and liken have started to grow. Let Cleaned by Pete experts in external cleaning restore your homes looks, call 417-459-7869 and let's talk about what we can do for you.

Let Cleaned by Pete help restore and bring out the colors in that  Ozark native stone or field rock home. Restore the colors as they were seen 100 years ago bring back that pop you house deserves. Cleaned by Pete is working in the greater Springfield MO area and serves Southwest MO too.

Native stone and field rock homes in Missouri deserves the best call Cleaned by Pete and we can restore the looks of your stone home. Turning back the hands of time we can make your stone or rock home look as good as when the masons left it. We'll remove years of liken, moss, mildew, and dirt from your home call us 417-459-7869 your home deserves the best call Cleaned by Pete.

Cleaned by Pete has years of experience there is no need to trust your Ozark rock home to someone that thinks it should not be to hard to do. We have done rock homes and know what it takes to clean them. These native stone homes have been around for years and we'll help them look like new bring out the true native rock colors call use for a free estimate at 417-459-7869

Other Rock and Stone homes, Cleaned by Pete have cleaned and washed in the "Greater Springfield and Southwest MO area"

Stone home "Carthage stone" sometimes referred to as "Carthage Marble" a light colored fine limestone, Cleaned by Pete washed and cleaned in the "Greater Springfield and Southwest MO area"

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Anther example of  a native Ozark rock or stone home Cleaned by Pete did in the "Halltown area of Southwest MO. This home and wall looked like some of the before and after from above but we brought back its look and the stone to what it looked like when new.

Cleaned by Pete finished cleaning and washing a new construction of a stone home washing off the dust and dirt form the construction.

Another home is Soutwest MO that Cleaned by Pete had the privilege to restore the stone work back to looking new again.

This job from last week removing the red clay stains form the base of this church in Galloway MO before it can stain deeper into the stone. 190 degree hot water from one of our and our washers and our house wash soap was used to take this off. It's Cleaned by Pete for your stone, rock, or restoration needs.

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