Soft Roof Washing
Having a solid roof over your head is among the most secure feelings anyone can have. As a result, all attempts should be made to preserve your roof for as long as possible. Over time, your roof may become unsightly from black streaks, dirt, moss and discoloration due to a number of agents working against the shingles. When this happens, the first thought may be to change the roof altogether but this can be quite expensive. On the other hand, why replace the roof if there is a much cheaper solution which can make your roof look like new again? As long as the shingle panels are not damaged, treating your roof to a soft roof wash will not only restore it to its beauty but also help to keep it intact.
What is Soft Roof Washing?
Soft roof washing arose out of the need to clean shingle roofs without causing damage to the roof. Before soft washing techniques became popular, pressure washing with a power washer was the cleaning procedure of choice. This often caused damage to shingles and resulted in shingle roof manufacturers having to cover the cost of replacing damaged roofs under warranty. In light of this, these manufacturers prohibited the use of power washers to clean roofs and promoted soft washing techniques. They recommended a gentler process, involving chemicals such as bleach and low pressure water – similar to that of a garden hose – to clean shingle roofs. When properly done, this resulted in clean roofs with no surface damage.
With soft roof washing, you can clean and treat your roof in just one step, removing all the gunk and dirt that may be causing an eyesore to the neighbors and making you jittery about the condition of your roof. However, soft washing your roof safely and effectively is a balancing act and if it is not carried out by professionals, can result in more harm than good. The wrong chemicals, improper chemical mixtures, using untrained personnel or the wrong equipment can all impair the process and prevent good results. Additionally, plants on the ground may be adversely affected when the cleaning solution is not applied properly.
With soft roof washing, you can clean and treat your roof in just one step, removing all the gunk and dirt that may be causing an eyesore to the neighbors and making you jittery about the condition of your roof. However, soft washing your roof safely and effectively is a balancing act and if it is not carried out by professionals, can result in more harm than good. The wrong chemicals, improper chemical mixtures, using untrained personnel or the wrong equipment can all impair the process and prevent good results. Additionally, plants on the ground may be adversely affected when the cleaning solution is not applied properly.
Identifying Problems with Your Roof
Knowing what is wrong with your roof is the first step in effective treatment. Smoke and other pollutants may seem to be the most likely culprits when it comes on to black, stained and dirty roofs. However, closer inspection will reveal that most ailing roofs are actually being eaten away slowly but surely by organisms which take a liking to the material making up the roof. Algae is one of the main destroyers, with black streaks that are visible on many older roofs being caused by the algae, Gloeocapsa Magma. This is a nasty little fellow, which is airborne and thrives on materials present in many shingle roofs, once it lands on a favorable surface that has limited sunlight and moisture. Other micro-organisms which may discolor or stain roofs include mildew, mold, lichen and moss, all of which can eventually damage your roof if left untreated.
The Solution
Captain Spotless recognizes the risk and understands the importance of protecting the integrity of your roof. As such, we provide top quality soft roof washing services that will help to protect and extend the life of your roof for a long time to come. We have a special roof cleaning solution and highly trained, experienced staff members, who will assess your roof and provide the right soft washing solution and processes, using the appropriate low pressure equipment to clean your roof. Using our services may be the difference between spending a fortune to replace your roof, your garden – or both – and preserving your roof for many years to come with a low cost soft roof wash.
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