Roof Cleaning vs. Replacing Your Roof

Roof Cleaning

For roof cleaning like i metioned above is the process of spraying a biodegradble mix on the roof.

This mix will either be applied with either one or two coats of mix depending on how dirty it is. The mix will sit on the roof until it rains, the mix sitting on the roof will NOT harm it, unless there is proir damage on the roof prior to the cleaning, the company you hire should to a pre-inspection before treating the roof.

You will see immedate results the day of the cleaning but once it rains is when the roof will look the best because it will have had time to rinse all the dead organnics off the roof.

Pros of Roof Cleaning

• In Florida where we are located we already have to battle bad weather and also organic growth so with keep your roof cleaned and maintained it will atleast fight half the battle
• It extends the life of your roof, by elimanating the organic. The organic clings on the roof eating through and running down the walls the house which will lead to growth on the walls, floors, ect. Thats a problem because the mold will eat through your paint causeing you to repaint, and with it on the floor makes it slippery which can and will lead to people slipping and casuing injury
• Lastly it helps boost your curb appeal, high curb appeal keeps your propertys value up. Also will help promote your neighbors houses clean and when everyones house is clean it puts more in everyones pockets.
• Roof cleaning is way Cheaper than getting a new roof put on.
  

Cons of Roof Cleaning

• The roof will have a slight odor the day of cleaning, but will die down as day goes on. Once it rains the smell will go away completely.
• Your roof will not be brand new or look brand new. Its cleaning not miracle work but roof cleaning will and can do wonders for your roof.
• If your roof is in bad conditons it may not be cleanable due to risk factor.

When Should You Get Your Roof Cleaned

What Time Of Year Is Best?

Well we are located in Florida so all year is the best time, up by the northern states i would assume best time is Spring, Summer, and Fall.

 How Often Should You Clean Your Roof?

I reccomend cleaning the roof every 2 years, just to stay on top of it. But roof cleanings typically last from 2-5 Years depending your location such as how meny tree, sunlight, rain, ect.

How To Tell If Your Roof Is Dirty

I am going to put photos under this to show you a few types of indications your roof is dirty.

• Streaks/Lines
• Discoloration
• Its Just Black
• Mold Running Off Of Fascia's



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