Roof Cleaning

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 [...]