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Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Why Should I Clean My Roof?



If your roof shingles are still under their warranty period (typically 25 to 40 years) and still in good shape, call us to have it cleaned. If there are any leaks due to minor shingle damage or a few missing shingles, call us anyway and we can make simple repairs first! Pay a fraction of the cost of a new roof!FAQS: 
We can clean those unsightly BLACK streaks off of your Roof. This will make your roof last longer and look new longer!

Q. Do I have to replace my roof to make it look new again? 
A. If black streaks are your problem, you usually don't have to replace your roof. Shingle manufacturers recommend that you clean your roof every couple of years; this will prolong the life of your roof and keep it looking new.

Q. What are the black streaks? 
A. Black streaks are caused by a hardy type of algae called Gloeoclapsa Magma. This algae feeds on the limestone in your shingles. The streaks form as the rain slowly spreads the algae down your roof.

Q. Is cleaning my roof merely a cosmetic repair?
A. NO. The black streaks will prevent your shingles from deflecting the sun properly and can increase your cooling costs. Also, since the algae is feeding on the limestone in your shingles, it is slowly breaking them down. By not cleaning your roof, you are reducing the life of your shingles by up to 50%!

Q. You're a pressure washing company, will you damage my roof with high pressure? 
A. NO. We do not use a pressure washer at all when cleaning roofs. We use a specialized LOW PRESSURE system designed to gently clean the algae from the surface of your roof. Our system uses no more pressure than your garden hose! We simply apply the cleaner, allow it to dwell and rinse it clean.

7 comments:

Beacon Roof & Exterior Cleaning said...

Great advice on NON pressure roof cleaning in Memphis!!

Apple Roof Cleaning Tampa said...

Great advice from Mid South Roof Savers on Safe roof cleaning in Memphis, TN

Eugene Caul said...

Yah ryt! Roofs must be cleaned regularly to keep algae from eating up your roof. It's better to clean it up than lose a lot of money from replacements. Thanks for the advice!

Unknown said...

Hello! I am glad to stop by your site and know more about roofer. Keep it up! This is a good read. I will be looking forward to visit your page again and for your other posts as well. Thank you for sharing your thoughts about roofer in your area.
A roofer specializes in roof construction, concentrating on the application of materials that water proof and / or weather proof buildings, designed material—as a substrate for the roofing materials to be installed on. The rafters, beams, and trusses are the frame or skeleton for the roof to be built upon. Naturally, a roofer must not be too scared of heights and have good balance as well as carpentry skills. In Australia this type of carpenter is called a roof carpenter and in that country a roofer is someone who puts on the roof cladding (tiles, tin, etc.). In the USA a well trained roofer is called a journeyman. In California, if a journeyman wishes and has three consecutive years working in the field, he is eligible to pass a state test for a contractors license.
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Unknown said...

I wouldn’t use a pressure washer, as well! It’s a drastic step, kind of like a sledgehammer being used to crack a walnut. It can wash away the components of shingles and leave them less resilient. Also, you will be wasting gallons of water just by using it.

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Bryon Sedillo said...

Are you going to put a roof deck or just a plain roof top? I suggest that you build a roof deck, if it's not too late. A roof deck is a beautiful place to relax, unwind, and have parties in, if you like to throw parties. I think roof decks need less maintenance than a normal roof does because they usually leak after a few years.

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