Reasons to Clean Your Roof

Some people have the misconception that you do not need to clean your roof because when it rains the rain will clean the roof off. Yes, it will clean your roof somewhat but there are still things on your roof that do not come off with rain water such as mold, stuck on leaves, etc. If you look at your roof and it looks unsightly, there is no need to replace it. You can just thoroughly clean it to give it a fresh look. Cleaning it will also add years to the life of your roof. If you do not want the hassle of climbing on your roof and cleaning it, you can have a roof cleaning service do the job for you.

If you are unsure about having your roof cleaned here are some reasons why it should be cleaned.

• It will give your home a polished look—doing a complete power wash cleaning on your roof will take off the moss and all the black stains, called magma. Once all of this is off your roof it will have a like-new look. A professional roof cleaner will usually use a biodegradable chemical to clean your roof. This cleaner has a residual effect that will continue to keep your roof clean for a minimum of twelve months and will help to keep the moss and black stains from recurring. A clean roof will help to protect your roof from damage. To continue the protection that the biodegradable chemical cleaner gave your roof it should be reapplied every eighteen to thirty-six months. If you start to see any problems before the time to reapply it call to have your roof cleaned again. Doing preventative measures will help extend the life of the roof shingles.
• Doing a pressure cleaning on your roof is cheaper than having to have a new roof installed. If your roof is an average nine hundred square foot it can cost approximately two hundred and sixty dollars to clean the roof but if you have to replace this roof it would cost approximately five thousand five hundred dollars.
• Some homeowners do not think they need to clean their roof on a regular basis because the shingles have a multi-year warranty. On the warranty the manufacturer states that you should clean them. Just like a car, you need to change the oil every three thousand miles so you should have your roof power washed by a professional yearly.

All of these are good reasons to clean your roof but the main one is that it will save you money in the end.