LOW PRESSURE ROOF CLEANING
what are those stains on my roof?
- The main culprit of most roof staining that causes prevalent black streaks is a bacteria called Gloeocapsa Magma. Many of the organisms that grow on a roof, including mildew, algae, bacteria, moss, lichen, and fungi, copulate in the warm, moist environment created by a roof
- Asphalt Shingles: Bacteria feed on the limestone found in asphalt shingles. Heavy dark streaks or masses mean more damage. This creates erosion and granular loss, causing them to weaken, discolor, harden and crack, resulting in replacement sooner
- Cedar Shakes: Mosses and algae hold in moisture which deteriorates and rots the surface beneath, ending in a shorter life span for your cedar shake
WHY SOFT WASH YOUR ROOF?
- Cleaner roofs look better, last longer and increase home value
- Our soft washing application and solutions not only clean stains, but also sanitize, penetrate, and eliminate the root of the issue, resulting in a safer longer lasting clean
- Manufacturer recommended method by ARMA (Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association) and GAF (North America's Largest Roofing Manufacturer) for cleaning asphalt shingle roofs
- "Caution! NEVER PRESSURE WASH YOUR ROOF! High pressure washing systems are likely to damage asphalt roofing and should not be used on asphalt roofing for removing algae or for any other purpose." - ARMA
- Check out our thorough 15 Step Roof Cleaning Process
Negative Impacts of a Dirty Roof
- Higher Utility Bills: Bacteria causes your roof to absorb heat, making your home work harder and cost more money to cool
- Unsightly Curb Appeal: Ugly roof stains cosmetically bring down the appeal and value of your property
- Increased Allergies: Bacteria creates an increase in allergic reactions for people who are allergen prone
- Decreased Resale/Home Value: A new roof is a costly investment. Home buyers will pay more for a roof that is properly cleaned
- Lesser Life Span of Roof: Bacteria feeds on organic material and breaks down the surface, which decomposes and needs replacement sooner, especially if pressure washing is used
- Insurance Companies Can Drop Coverage: Insurance companies have been reported to warn and even drop coverage for roofs that heavily infested
5 Year Spot Free Limited Warranty
- A Nationwide 5 Year Spot Free Limited Warranty comes with a complete asphalt roof cleaning.
- Warranty is transferrable upon sale! You can transfer warranty on your contract if you sell your home within the 5 years.
- Soft washing can be used on ALL roof types!
- Asphalt
- Metal
- Membrane/Rubber
- Cedar/Wood Shake
- Slate/Tile
OUR 15 STEP ROOF CLEANING PROCESS
Before Cleaning
- Initial Pre-Treatment Inspection of Home from Your Inquiry
- Electronic Estimate Emailed
- Schedule Date & Time Frame of Cleaning of Your Choosing
- Email with Instructions on What To-Do Before Cleaning
- Day of Cleaning do a 2nd Inspection of Home and Take Pre-Cleaning Photos Before Roof Cleaning
- Property Protection
- Check if any items around the property need to be covered or protected prior to roof cleaning.
- Ladders w/Stabilizer Set-Up
- Plant Protection
- Even though we use 100% biodegradable solutions and wet plants during the entire process, we still take the extra step in ultimate plant protection by covering nearby landscaping/delicate plants with breathable Tyvek and capture excess solution runoff from downspouts during cleaning to disperse in permeable soil to biodegrade properly.
During & AFTER CLEANING
- Remove Large Debris if Needed/Possible with Extension Broom
- If there are large moss blooms we will try and lightly detach these blooms with an extension brush.
- Treat Roof with Soft Washing
- Depending on the type of roof; asphalt, wood, metal, TPO/EIFS membrane – there are different treatment application methods for each. These will be explained in your initial estimate email.
- Since this is a treatment application method, any dead bacteria will start to detach and wash away with weather.
- SoftWash Systems Plant Wash to Neutralize any Overspray
- Adds vital nutrients to the plant to help feed and fortify.
- Clean-Up Work Environment
- Post-Treatment Inspection and Post Cleaning Photos Taken
- Email with Instructions on What To-Do After Cleaning and Before/After Photos
- Email Receipt for Your Records