Roof Cleaning

Roof Cleaning for Property Managers, Adult Communities, and HOAs - Soft roof cleaning is the way to go these days. It used to be that traditional power washing was the go-to approach. Now we know that that approach is far too harsh for exteriors. High-power pressure washing can lead to water within your walls, mortar that can be blasted away, gouged wood, and even safety hazards where paint chips are left around the property. If you are a property manager or owner of an adult community or HOA, this is an important consideration when hiring someone to clean your exteriors. High pressure can be as much as 2000-3000 psi while low pressure is between 1250-2000 psi. Low-pressure cleaning is best for roofs, and this [...]

DIY Soft Roof Cleaning - Roof Cleaning Monmouth Before soft roof cleaning came along, homeowners had to resort to high-pressure power washing to get the black and green stains off their roofs. Yes, it was effective, but it was so powerful it damaged asphalt shingles, flashing, and siding. There’s a better way and it’s called soft roof cleaning. Best part is, weekend warriors: you can try it yourself. Moss, algae and lichen can do a number on your roof, causing rotting and premature failure over the years. That’s why you need to get rid of it before it starts to be a problem. That streaky stuff you see on your roof is not really dirt – it’s a green-blue form of algae that feeds [...]

Got a Dirty Roof? Why You Should Hire a Professional to Clean It - Mold, algae and lichen can really do a number on your roof, causing unsightly staining and roof rot over time. Perhaps you fancy yourself a DIY’er and decide to tackle this project one weekend. However, you may want to think again. While you may assume you’re saving money by doing this yourself, there are many more valid reasons why you should hire a professional roof cleaner to handle it. Save yourself the stress, hard work and potential for injury. Whether you plan to scrub your roof with a brush and bucket of soapy water, or you plan to rent your own pressure washer from the store, you’re risking your safety when [...]

Roof cleaning - High pressure washing systems can damage asphalt roofing... A decade or two ago, the standard practice for cleaning mold, algae and stains off the roofs of homes and business was to blast it of with a high-pressure power washer. However, this was often too much pressure and caused damage to the roofs, such as shingle removal and the like. In addition to that, many companies thought the use of harsh chemicals like bleach were the right answer. Today, the process is much safer for the environment and for the roof itself. According to the Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association, high pressure washing systems can damage asphalt roofing and should not be used on asphalt roofing for the purpose of removing algae and other [...]