A strong, healthy roof is absolutely essential for any thriving home. With good regular maintenance, your roof can last for decades to come.
However, there are certain hazards that can age a roof before its time, and catching them before they can advance and cause serious harm is essential. If your roof starts showing these signs, it’s time to give it a hand and schedule a professional roof cleaning to fix it up again.
Moss And Lichen
Moss and lichen are seriously bad news when it comes to roof health. These organisms root themselves into shingles, trap excess moisture, and advance roof decay. Moss and lichen growth should be taken care of ASAP.
Black Streaks
Everyone’s seen those ugly dark streaks on roofs before, but do you know what they really are? People mistake these for dirt stains, but actually, they’re colonies of black algae that are eating away at the shingles, causing them to become brittle and dry up.
Algae growth is notoriously common with shingles roofs, but it’s unfortunately notoriously harmful as well. If your roof has these tell-tale stains, it’s important to eliminate that algae growth with a thorough roof cleaning.
Grime And Discoloration
Maybe you don’t have mossy growths or those telltale black streaks, but your roof just looks kind of… gross. Like anything else exposed to the elements, roofs can collect mess like dirt, bird droppings, and grime. If your roof looks rough because of general messiness, it’s time to clean it up.
It’s Been A While
Generally, homeowners should try to get their roofs washed about once every year. Thing is, roof cleaning is a pretty tall order for a lot of homeowners. Many don’t have the right equipment or can’t climb their roofs (or don’t want to risk the dangerous task). Some homeowners will simply have a pressure washing contractor take care of it for them, but if they don’t prioritize roof cleaning as part of their maintenance routine, it eventually falls by the wayside.
When roofs are cleaned regularly, potential problems can be checked early on. Neglecting roof cleaning for a long time can allow harmful organisms and other problems to emerge and grow. If it’s been over a year since your roof was last washed, then we recommend starting fresh with a good roof cleaning again.
Clean Your Roof With Confidence
Roof cleaning is a tricky and surprisingly delicate job, as shingles can be easily damaged by a number of things- including pressure washing with a high-PSI spray! For the safest and best roof cleaning results, find a pressure washing expert that offers soft-wash roof cleaning.
At Alvarado Pro-Clean, we take pride in offering our clients a gentle roof cleaning service that is simple, safe, and effective. If your home is trying to tell you that it needs a roof cleaning, call us today at 573-261-0419.
