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The truth about roof cleaning

No doubt there are a lot of error involved with the issue of cleaning the ceiling. Can you clean a roof of asphalt shingles? Can you clean a roof without damaging the shingles? What are the black streaks on my roof? What if I do not clean the roof? These are just some of questions in this article respond. Knowing this information can save you costly future roof replacements and added heating and cooling costs.

In many regions around the country ceiling algaee (Gloeocapsa Magma) is a growing problem. The algae thrive in warm, humid climates, usually first appears in the north-facing slopes of the roof, where the right amount of shade and moisture are common. With the proper atmosphere of the algae only needs one more element to survive and that is food.

Algaee roof feeds on the crushed limestone used in the manufacture of asphalt shingles. When the tiles were the first manufacturers produce quickly realized that they were light and not providing adequate protection, so that added to the asphalt crushed limestone to add weight and the durability of the tiles.

Gloeocapsa Magma is a seaweed in the air so it can land on any roof without rhyme or reason, but it seems more prominent in areas "a lot of trees. Once you land on the roof roof algaee have to be killed and disposed properly, or continue to expand, they will never improve or simply disappear on their own. The algaee begins feeding on the nutrients in the shingles, as rain spreads through the roof causing black streaks. If not taken care of it will take over the entire roof in a few years to turn the whole black roof.

Besides looking very unsightly and diminishing the appeal of any home exterior and value, what other damage can roof algaee do? When roof algaee not take care of the tiles that no longer reflect the warmth of the sun's UV rays. When this happens, can affect home heating and cooling costs without you even noticing. Also because the shingles can not reflect the heat start to decline soon. Signs of wear are curled corners, wavy or humped shingles, broke or loose shingles, and an excess of shingle granules appearing on its channels to name a few.

Most homeowners are concerned when the first unsightly black streaks begin to appear long before permanent damage is done. It is here that most homeowners to call a roofing contractor and in my opinion is the point where homeowners are headed in the wrong direction.

It has been my experience in talking with many homeowners with problems that most express the word "most" roofing contractors are not to tell homeowners that their roof only needs to be cleaned. Think about that for a moment, why not? I've had many clients tell me that a roofing contractor told that the black streaks were water marks or sign of wear in either case a roof replacement was recommended.

Another scenario is that some contractors roofing have no idea themselves what roof algae and can be cleaned. Some also combat losing a potential roof replacement job by the owner of the home that can not be cleaned without damaging the shingles, which is completely untrue. Homeowners less None deceived many a costly replacement, premature roof a roof that only needs cleaning. If you think, is no different than replacing your vinyl siding because it has mold on it, nobody would do that.

The good news is that shingles can be cleaned properly without harming the shingles, and the major shingle manufacturers say so themselves. They even have suggestions and guidelines for cleaning roof algaee off asphalt shingles without harming them. The appropriate methods include low pressure chemical application followed by a wash of light. NOTE: Do not use or permit a pressure washer to use on your roof.

Homeowners inexperienced and unethical contractors have damaged shingles algaee for trying to blow the shingles off by high water pressure. Doing this blows out of shingle granules that are there to protect the shingles, thus lessening the longevity of the roof.

Zinc strips in the past, some have tried in the top of the roof that is supposed to release chemicals through the roof when it rains to help combat algaee roof. Most have reported poor results with the strips. Recently, manufacturers have produced tile algaee resistant tiles, but there have been many cases of algaee tile roof that continues to invade. This is why we can only call them "resistant algaee and algaee the test.

If you are struggling with algaee roof or know of someone who is not losing hope and not to replace the roof prematurely. First, call a professional roof cleaning company in their area so they can access the situation for you. Make sure that use chemicals and low pressure methods are recommended by major tile manufacturers. A proper roof cleaning can definitely save money.

About the Author

Learn more about roof cleaning and proper roof maintenance at Midwest Pro Wash or contact Shane Hester at WebFirstCreations to get your own construction website .

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