Roof Cleaning In Foley, AL | Foley Power Washing Company
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Can I walk on my roof to clean it?
While it is OK to walk on your roof, it is not recommended and should be avoided whenever possible. Though you might be able to fix the leak or hang Christmas lights as a homeowner by walking on your room, there are serious safety and insurance risks involved in stepping onto your roof yourself.
How do you clean a roof without damaging shingles?
DON’T use a pressure washer, which can loosen shingles and seriously damage your roof. DO use a sprayer attached to a garden hose that’s filled with equal parts chlorine bleach and water of laundry strength liquid chlorine bleach and water. This is the best way to clean a roof with asphalt shingles.
Does cleaning a roof make it last longer?
The better you care for your roof, the longer it will last. Having your roof cleaned will help extend its lifespan. Make sure you only let a certified roofing contractor clean your roof so you don’t have to worry about additional damage.
How long is the lifespan of a roof?
Homeowners with wood shake roofs should expect them to last about 30 years, while fiber cement shingles last about 25 years and asphalt shingle/composition roofs last about 20 years, the NAHB found.
How long does it take to soft wash a roof?
Algae, which causes black streaks and dark stains starts to disappear almost instantly and is usually completely gone within 20 minutes. Moss will start to turn from green to a white/yellow color, indicating the treatment is effective and it is starting to die.
How often should my roof be cleaned?
Generally, it is a good idea to get your roof cleaned by professionals once a year. This is often enough to where if problems develop, they can be caught early on. If you have a roof that is in good shape or was just recently installed, then you may only need a roof cleaning once every two years or so.
How can I make my roof look new?
Here are five tips to help make your roof look younger and better this spring!
- Clean Away Debris. Gutters full of needles and shingles covered with leaves don’t impress anyone.
- Get Rid of Algae and Mildew.
- Install New Gutters.
- Repairing Edges and Eaves.
- Replace Shingles with Better Colors.
