Jump to content

Search the Community

Showing results for tags 'roof cleaning'.



More search options

  • Search By Tags

    Type tags separated by commas.
  • Search By Author

Content Type


Forums

  • General Discussion
    • Become a Premium Member
    • General Discussion
    • Non Pressure Roof Cleaning Products
    • Softwash Systems For Roof And Exterior Cleaning
  • Certified Roof Cleaners Directory
    • Alabama
    • Arkansas
    • California
    • Florida
    • Georgia
    • Hawaii
    • Indiana
    • Illinois
    • Iowa
    • Kentucky
    • Louisiana
    • Maryland
    • Massachusetts
    • Missouri
    • Michigan
    • Minnesota
    • New Hampshire
    • New Jersey
    • New York
    • North Carolina
    • Ohio
    • Pennsylvania
    • Texas
    • Virginia
    • West Virginia
    • Washington
    • Wisconsin
    • Certified Roof Cleaning Canada
  • Non Pressure Roof Cleaning Discussion
  • Roof Cleaning - Safety
  • Roof Cleaning - Marketing
  • Roof Cleaning - Employees & Staff
  • Roof Cleaning - Equipment
  • Roof Cleaning - Vendors
  • Available Leads / Work Opportunities

Categories

  • Roof Cleaning Downloads

Product Groups

  • RCIA Premium Membership

Blogs

  • How to use Blog Feature
  • Roof Cleaning PA, MD and DE
  • Roof Cleaning Grand Rapids
  • Tile Roof Cleaning Tampa 813-655-8777
  • garyw's Blog
  • Should you have part or all of your roof cleaned?
  • Brian C. Jackson Blog
  • Eclipse Contracting LLC
  • Non Pressure Roof Cleaning in PA, MD and DE
  • FullBlast Pressure Washing PA Blog
  • Dirty Roof Myth Busters No.1
  • Bergman Chuck Roof Cleaning Facts. How to - Watch Videos!
  • Dirty Roof Myth Busters No.2
  • Non Pressure Roof Cleaning to Save Your Homeowners Insurance PA, MD and DE
  • Advantage Roof Cleaning's Blog
  • NJ Roof Cleaners' Blog
  • Non pressure Roof Cleaning Pennsylvania's Blog
  • C. Bergman Power Washing and Roof Cleaning Englewood Fl
  • Pacific Roof Cleaning's Blog
  • Doug Rucker's Blog
  • Non-pressure exterior cleaning in Walker, Mi 49534
  • Michigan Roof Cleaning Blog
  • Roof Cleaning Cleveland's Blog
  • Englewood Florida Pressure Cleaning
  • Slate Roof Cleaning in PA, MD and DE
  • Chuck Bergman Pressure Washing & Roof Cleaning 33981,33947,33946,33953,33987,33993,33948,34224,34223,33952,33954,34293,34287
  • Cedar shake cleaning Michigan
  • Charlotte County Roof Cleaning Advice. 33981,34224,34223,33946,33947,33948,33953, WATCH ROOF CLEANING VIDEOS,
  • Palm Harbor Fl Roof Washing
  • Palm Harbor Fl Roof Washing
  • Laurie's Blog
  • Roof Cleaning Odessa Florida
  • Tile Roof Cleaning Tarpon Springs FL
  • Roof Cleaning Apollo Beach FL
  • Roof Cleaning New Port Richey FL
  • Katy-Memorial Roof Cleaning & Power Washing
  • Alabama Pro Wash
  • Alabama Pro Wash
  • Roof Cleaning Englewood Fl 34224
  • Pressure Cleaning Englewood Fl
  • Roof Cleaning Rotonda West Florida
  • Pinellas Roof Cleaning's Blog
  • Roofcleanse+'s Blog
  • Chuck Bergman North Port FL Certified Roof Cleaning
  • Roof Cleaning Odessa Florida
  • Roof Cleaning Michigan Blog
  • Venice FL Roof Cleaning Blog
  • Trinity Fl Roof Cleaning
  • Roof Cleaning Odessa Florida
  • Port Charlotte FL Pressure Cleaning
  • Venice FL Certified Roof Cleaning. Not a Pressure Wash!
  • Central Iowa Roof Cleaning's Blog
  • Palm Harbor FL Roof Cleaning
  • TILE ROOF CLEANING TECHNICAL BULLETIN FLORIDA
  • waxman18324's Blog
  • Richard Frisson's Blog
  • roof cleaning clearwater fl
  • roof cleaning clearwater fl
  • Roof Cleaning Cadillac, MI
  • Roof Cleaning Palm Harbor FL
  • Roof Cleaning Trinity FL
  • Tarpon Springs FL Roof Cleaning
  • Roof Cleaning Odessa FL
  • Roof Cleaning Palm Harbor FL
  • Roof Cleaning Palm Harbor FL
  • Charlotte County Certified Tile & Shingle Roof Cleaning.Chuck Bergman Roof 941-474-8883
  • Rotonda West, FL Bergman Roof Cleaning and Pressure Washing
  • Roof Cleaning Tarpon Springs FL
  • Roof Cleaning Long Island 516-804-0447
  • Trinity, New Port Richey Roof Cleaning
  • Oldsmar Fl Roof Washing
  • ksroofs' Blog
  • Roof Cleaning Odessa FL
  • Shingle Roof Cleaning Tampa (813) 655-8777
  • Roof Cleaning Trinity FL
  • Palm Harbor Fl Roof Washing
  • Odessa FL Roof Cleaning
  • Roof Cleaning Trinity FL
  • steve bowes' Blog
  • waxman18324's Blog
  • Pelham New Hampshires Blog
  • waxman18324's Blog
  • Salem New Hampshire
  • Roof Cleaning PA 570-994-6918
  • Windham New Hampshires Blog
  • Hooksett, NH Blog
  • Roof Cleaning Hudson New Hampshire
  • Roof Cleaning Palm Harbor FL
  • Odessa FL Roof Cleaning
  • Roof Washing Gulf Harbor, New Port Richey FL
  • Odessa FL Roof Cleaning
  • New Port Richey Roof Cleaning
  • Shawn Rohrbaugh's Blog
  • jzarzour3333's Blog
  • jzarzour3333's Blog
  • New Port Richey Roof Cleaning
  • Coastline Roof and Exterior Cleaning's Blog
  • Coastline Roof and Exterior Cleaning's Blog
  • Coastline Roof and Exterior Cleaning's Blog
  • Top to Bottom Roof & Exterior Cleaning
  • Palm Harbor Fl Roof Washing
  • SRC Roof Cleaning Blog
  • Squeaky Clean Property Solutions' Blog
  • Grime Busterz's Blog
  • william morris' Blog
  • Trinity, New Port Richey Roof Cleaning
  • All Washed Up's Blog
  • roof cleaning calvert county MD
  • Roof Cleaning Clearwater FL
  • Trinity FL Roof Cleaning
  • All Island Gutter Cleaning Blog
  • PeakOfPerfection's Blog
  • Roof Cleaning New Port Richey FL
  • Roof Cleaning Ohio
  • Palm Harbor FL Roof Washing
  • Trinity FL Roof Cleaning
  • Justin Richards' Blog
  • Roof Cleaning New Port Richey FL
  • Roof Cleaning Tarpon Springs FL
  • Roof Cleaning New Port Richey FL
  • Odessa FL Roof Washing
  • Softwash Roof Cleaning Tampa Florida
  • Roof Cleaning Palm Harbor FL
  • Roof Washing Clearwater FL
  • Roof Cleaning Odessa FL
  • Spray Force's Blog
  • Roof Cleaning Seminole County Florida
  • Roof Cleaning Jacksonville FL 904-304-0810's Blog
  • Neilson Roof Cleaning's Blog
  • Odessa FL Roof Washing
  • ReNew Roof & Exterior cleaning's Blog
  • Cedar Roof Cleaning Raleigh NC 252-314-8284
  • Blue Jay Cedar Roof Cleaning's Blog
  • Roof Cleaning Tarpon Springs FL
  • Roof Cleaning New Port Richey FL
  • Roof Cleaning Springfield MO 417-766-4467
  • Roof Cleaning Branson MO 417-766-4467
  • Roof Cleaning Nixa MO 417-766-4467
  • Roof Cleaning Ozark MO 417-766-4467
  • Roof Cleaning Republic MO 417-766-4467
  • Roof Cleaning Rogersville MO 417-766-4467
  • Roof Cleaning Monett MO 417-766-4467
  • Sussex County Roof Cleaning's Blog
  • Roof Cleaning Bolivar MO 417-766-4467
  • Roof Cleaning Strafford MO 417-766-4467
  • Roof Cleaning Marshfield MO 417-766-4467
  • Roof Cleaning Lebanon MO 417-766-4467
  • Roof Cleaning New Port Richey FL
  • Roof Cleaning Palm Harbor FL
  • Tarpon Springs FL Roof Cleaning
  • Pressure Washing | Roof Cleaning | PA | MD
  • Roof Cleaning New Port Richey FL
  • Roof Cleaning New Port Richey FL
  • Roof Cleaning New Port Richey FL
  • Palm Harbor FL Roof Washing
  • Roof Cleaning in Cary NC
  • Doug's Pressure Washing
  • Roof Cleaning New Port Richey FL
  • Palm Harbor FL Roof Washing
  • Roof Cleaning Land O Lakes FL
  • Roof Cleaning Land O Lakes FL
  • Chuck Bergman Roof Cleaning 33981 Charlotte County Florida
  • Palm Harbor FL Roof Washing
  • Roof Cleaning in Sparta, NJ
  • Sparta, NJ Roof and Exterior Cleaning by Sussex County Roof Cleaning
  • Benefits of roof cleaning by Sussex County Roof Cleaning
  • Bio Soft Wash
  • Another Sparta,N.J. roof saved by Sussex County Roof Cleaning
  • Roof Cleaning by Sussex County Roof Cleaning
  • New guy really needs some HELP quick.
  • Roof Cleaning Oceanside Ca
  • Roof Cleaning Columbus Ohio
  • Exterior and Roof Cleaning News from Oakland County, MI
  • Tartan Window Cleaning
  • Tartan Window Cleaning
  • Tartan Window Cleaning
  • West Coast Roof Cleaning
  • Dennis A Sahr
  • Toledo Ohio/MI Roof Cleaning
  • Toledo Ohio/Michigan Roof Cleaning
  • Cedar Roof Cleaning in Cape Cod Massachusetts
  • Gutter Installation Victoria BC
  • Michigan Cedar Shake Roof Cleaning
  • Michigan Cedar Shake Roof Cleaning
  • Michigan Cedar Shake Roof Cleaning
  • Michigan Cedar Shake Roof Cleaning
  • Michigan Cedar Shake Roof Cleaning
  • flora bama roof cleaning
  • flora bama roof cleaning
  • flora bama roof cleaning
  • alabama and florida roof cleaning
  • Air Diaphragm pump with ProPortioner
  • Safeway Softwash Solutions

Find results in...

Find results that contain...


Date Created

  • Start

    End


Last Updated

  • Start

    End


Filter by number of...

Joined

  • Start

    End


Group


AIM


MSN


Website URL


ICQ


Yahoo


Jabber


Skype


Location


Interests

Found 705 results

  1. Hi, I have been thinking about using compressed air to blow the moss off of roofs instead of the way we currently do it which is by scraping the moss out of the joints in the tiles and then treating the roof with biocide to kill the moss and lichen spores. Is it possible and if so what kind of psi would I need to do this?
  2. Safeway Softwash Solutions is proud to be servicing the south eastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island areas! Not only are roof stains ugly, but they are also destructive! Did you know that Algae, Moss, and Lichen are the #1 cause of premature roof failure? If left unattended, these growths can lead to shingle deterioration, as well as causing the shingles to lift and break over time. Some Insurance companies are now requesting the homeowners get their roof cleaned before they will insure them because they realize how damaging this growth can be. A new roof can cost anywhere from $5000 - $40,000... Roof cleaning are only a fraction of that! The best way to extend the life of your roof and keep it looking new is to have your roof cleaned using our low pressure process. Note: Never allow anyone to clean your roof using a pressure washer. This will actually strip the granules from the shingle, decreasing the life of your roof! Are you a Realtor, or do you plan on selling your home soon? A clean roof creates INSTANT curb appeal! Increased curb appeal allows you to sell your home quicker and for more money! You wouldn't sell a dirty car, would you? Create a lasting first impression for your potential buyers! We also offer other services to keep your property looking new, such as House Washing, Concrete Cleaning, Deck/Fence Washing, Inside/Outside Gutter Cleaning, and Window Washing. Increase Your Curb Appeal Today! Call/Text (508) 644-0790 Or visit us at: www.SafewaySoftwash.com
  3. Another slate roof cleaning by Aqua Clean Solutions, Inc. One of several multi million dollar homes in Mclean, VA cleaned last month. Homeowner was speechless after seeing beautiful results.. We are Virginia's Superior Roof & Exterior cleaning company. Call today 703-454-2222 703- 454-4452. slate roof 3.zipslate roof
  4. Here's a cool shot of a metal roof cleaning we did recently. We've had a number of metal roof clients calling lately. It's something we seem to do real well. One thing that sets us apart when it comes to having your metal roof cleaned is the fact that we not only rinse the roof, but we neutralize and release all of the cleaners from the surface to help prolong the life of metal roofing material. This critical step is important, and not only helps protect the roof from damage during the cleaning process, it also helps to remove the residue left behind. This means your metal roof is shiny like a new penny when we're done cleaning it! We are the only RCIA certified metal roof cleaning company serving Jacksonville, Florida. If you or anyone else needs a metal roof cleaned, give us a call 904-304-0810 or visit our roof cleaning page for more information. http://www.ultrasoftpressurewashing.com/services/roof-cleaning-jacksonville-florida/
  5. What is it that a client gets when they hire a professional roof cleaner? Some people say, "it's just spraying bleach on a roof", and they're wrong before the words even leave their mouth. What the client pays for when they hire us to do a roof cleaning isn't just some bleach sprayed on a roof. Professional roof cleaning contractors are using a much more powerful version of a chemical they barely know. In fact, we're purchasing it in just about the purest form they can manufacture and ship it. The client isn't paying for some monkey to trample their roof and lay waste to their landscaping with a chemical that can oxidize any organic matter to a pile of mush. How about a little lesson in the basics which RCIA certified roof cleaning contractors are well versed in. Professional roof cleaning companies are using 10-12.5% sodium hypochlorite, which is often sold as "pool chlorine" and in much lower concentrations as "bleach". When sold as household bleach, it can and is often be combined with other ingredients. Sodium hypochlorite is a strong oxidizing agent. Through the process of oxidation, the algae (actually cyanobacteria) is killed, and mostly removed. Rinsing helps this final removal process, but is often left to rain to finish. Using advanced proprietary cleaners along with the sodium hypochlorite helps remove the algae residue. This is effective if the roof is rinsed immediately, or later by rain. Spraying liquids and climbing roofs is not as simple as it seems, just because the ingredient is known. I know flour is in a cake, but I couldn't tell you how to bake one. Let's set aside a myth and miscommunication real fast. "Chlorine" is a gas, we don't clean with "chlorine". Sodium hypochlorite is often made by passing chlorine gas through sodium hydroxide, or through electrolysis of a heavy brine solution. In water sodium hypochlorite forms hypochlorous acid and a chlorite ion. Sodium hypochlorite oxidizes algae via the chlorite ions which basically give up their strength during the process, leaving behind nothing but sodium and hydrogen, a.k.a. salt water. Sodium hypochlorite breaks down rapidly in the sunlight, and this actually helps the oxidation and roof cleaning process. It also helps remove the strength from the formula during cleaning, which can help with protecting landscaping. Did you know it is one of the most environmentally friendly cleaning chemicals on earth? It's in everything, including our own food and water! The danger is minimal when handled properly, even for the environment. However, when handled improperly, a lot of damage can be done using such strong chemicals. When a client pays for a roof cleaning, they are paying for experts in their field. People who are educated and know how to wield these chemicals carefully and properly. Nobody will mistaken my deflated pile of smoldering carbon mush to be considered a cake, will they? Roof cleaning customers are paying for people who have perfected a craft, and can safely restore their image without damage. Does your roof cleaner really know what he's doing? Does he really comprehend the cleaners he's using, their properties, safe handling, and how and why the process works? If not, why hire them? It's obvious what a roof cleaning customer is really paying for. The clients are paying for someone who has the skill to lay waste to thousands of square feet of algae, moss, lichen, and other roof infesting organisms, without damaging their plants, finished on their homes, etc. As said experts, we all know that even the best roof cleaners can have difficulty. Low water supply, really hot day, steep roof, no gutters. Recipe for disaster. These clients aren't paying for some $100 "bleach" jockey to destroy their property. A roof cleaning customer is paying for someone who knows the chemicals, their safe handling and applications, the processes, precautions, and more. Clients are paying for roof cleaning companies that comprehend the process of oxidation that allows the removal of these organisms. They're paying for people who know how to care for the landscaping, the finishes on the home, and other things in the vicinity of the roof cleaning. They're paying for responsible roof cleaning contractors, hopefully RCIA certified experts, that know all the steps to make sure a roof cleaning goes off without a hitch, AND is there to stand behind their work in the unlikely event something does wrong. This is a point that can't be stressed enough. Our clients don't pay us just to "spray some bleach". They pay us to handle a delicate task, and take on the liability as well. Not everyone who can "spray bleach" can do that. If even the best of the best can have challenges roof cleaning, why on earth would ANYONE hire a jack of all trades Jim Bob with a pickup to clean their roof? There is simply too much at stake. What the client is really paying for is competent, safety conscious, diligent roof cleaners who are experts in their field. That's what they're really paying for. The expertise.....not "spraying bleach". Any dummy can buy some "bleach"...not everyone can handle proper, safe, approved roof cleaning methods wielding industrial strength sodium hypochlorite like a professional RCIA roof cleaning company can, AND stand behind their clients should any issues occur. Amazing results, and peace of mind are worth a thousands words. For competent, certified, reliable expert roof cleaning in Jacksonville, Florida and surrounding areas, contact Ultrasoft Pressure Washing LLC today. 904-304-0810 http://www.ultrasoftpressurewashing.com/services/roof-cleaning-jacksonville-florida/
  6. There has always been a big debate whether a cleaned roof should be rinsed, or not. Remember, we are not cleaning a roof with Acid! Acid basically keeps working, unless it is rinsed well and/or neutralized. Not so with SH. The SH hits the organic matter, and the hypochlorite ION forms. This ION goes through a battle with the organic matter (algae) on the shingles, and this battle pretty much weakens the SH so much, no Hypochlorite ION is left. Sort of like the way Peroxide burns on a cut for awhile, then fizzes out. However, what is left behind after the reaction between SH and organic matter is a form of salt. Salt will mess up plants. This is why we rinse a roof, at least partially, if no gutters are present. My roof cleaners are taught at the RCIA to rinse the bottom 1/3 of the roof, from the ground, and then rinse this run off off the plants. Experience has shown this will prevent 90% of any run off problems.
  7. ARMA methods of roof cleaning are one big Joke. Any roof cleaner knows the so called ARMA Method will never clean a roof. It calls for diluted bleach, so if 5% straight bleach will not clean a roof, how will diluted bleach ? And, make no mistake, ARMA is talking about store bought bleach, NOT 12.5 % SH. ARMA is nothing but a trade association who claim they represent roofing shingle manufacturers. I have had several conversations over the years with Owens Corning Technical Services division in Ohio, who assured me it was ok to not rinse a roof from a shingle life point of view. However, from a liability POV, it is a different story if the left on bleach and soap run off the roof, and get in the eye of a child or pet Left on bleach is basically salt, salt will not harm asphalt, or every McDonalds parking lot would be destroyed by spilled french fries.
  8. Sometimes roof cleaning is prescribed by the manufacturer themselves, as a way to protect the integrity of the roofing system. Warranty roof cleaning in Jacksonville, Florida is something Ultrasoft has great experience with. Since all environments are different, and not all are ideal, sometimes growth and buildup can be heavy and rapid. Due to surrounding conditions, even newer roofs under manufacturer's warranty can be subject to heavy organic growth. Often this growth is simply gleocapsa magma, and is easily remedied. Other times it can include growth like moss, lichens, and other contaminants. Shingle manufacturers will sometimes prescribe roof cleaning where algae resistant shingles are unable to cope with the rapid organic growth. These warranty cleanings are something Ultrasoft Pressure Washing specializes in. Since we are RCIA certified roof cleaning company, and use only the best zero pressure cleaning methods, we are an easy choice for the manufacturers and their warranty roof cleaning in Jacksonville, Florida. The standards for roof cleaning for RCIA certified contractors meet and exceed standards set forth by ARMA (Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Assocation). If roofing manufacturers count on the qualified, certified, educated, and experienced professionals at Ultrasoft Pressure Washing, you can definitely count on us for your roof cleaning needs. Here is an example of our roof cleaning, using safe, environmentally friendly zero pressure methods. This is a roof cleaned and restored for a popular shingle manufacturer. You can see heavy growth, most likely due to heavy debris sitting on this roof. Not only do we clean roofs for shingle manufacturers, but for roof conctractors, families, businesses, and just about anyone else in the Jacksonville, Florida area. For all of your roof cleaning needs contact Ultrasoft Pressure Washing LLC today. 904-304-0810 or visit us at www.UltrasoftPressureWashing.com
  9. Most homeowners don’t realize it but cedar shake roofs need to be periodically cleaned. Believe it or not a well maintained cedar roof will last a minimum of 40 years. But again the key is to keep the cedar roof cleaned. It is similar to our teeth. If we don’t periodically have our teeth examined and cleaned, we get buildup on them. After a while, our teeth start to discolor and decay hence cavities. It’s the same principle with cedar shake roofs. Cedar has natural properties to protect it from rot. However if organisms are allowed to infest the cedar, those organisms start to break down the cedar causing it to rot and decay. Go here for the rest of the story.
  10. Ultrasoft Pressure Washing is Jacksonville, Florida's only RCIA certified roof cleaning company. We follow all RCIA standards for safe, gentle roof cleaning. We use a zero pressure process that won't damage your roof or void your warranty. Ultrasoft has been trusted by roofing manufacturers themselves to help with warranty cleaning on certain roofing materials for their clients. Roof cleaning can be a simple thing, but can also be a major disaster in the wrong hands. Over the past few years we have encountered many unconventional, unapproved methods for roof cleaning. Many people have their ideas about how to deal with roof cleaning. It is living organisms growing on roofs that is the problem, and there is but one approved method. The asphalt roofing manufacturers have made it clear what methods are viable. The great thing about hiring a certified company like Ultrasoft Pressure Washing is that you don't have to worry about the wrong methods being used. Our certification is our mark of excellence, earned by a proven track record and knowledge and expertise in the area of roof cleaning. There is no guess work, Ultrasoft regularly produces amazing results with our zero pressure roof cleaning process. If you need roof cleaning service in Jacksonville Florida and surrounding areas, make the easy choice. The average roof can cost thousands, and some we've worked on can cost hundreds of thousands to replace. NO JOKE! We've cleaned roofs valued at $150,000 or more! Call certified expert cleaners today 904-304-0810 Check out these amazing results, and call to schedule your cleaning today.
  11. THE best neutralization for SH is water, and lots of it. Forget about so called "Chlorine Neutralizers". For one thing, they dont neutralize the salt in the SH, and secondly, to properly neutralize chlorine, you must first know the exact amount of chlorine you are trying to neutralize, to add an exact amount of one chemical, to cancel out the other. Too little neutralization chemical, and it don't do shit, too much of the neutralization chemical, you have just introduced another chemical into the landscaping and the environment. Dilution is the solution to pollution, nothing beats plenty of water. In our company, the ground man is the Boss! If he says to slow down because the run off is overwhelming him,, the roof guy stops. Good communication between the roof and ground guy is essential. You cant have a hyper out of control guy up on a roof, who sprays at will, and wanders from one side of the roof to another, and we will not keep a chicken shit roof man, who wants to stay near the top of a roof, and flood a side of the roof, because he is too chicken shit to walk down the roof, to control his run off. Also, remember the faster a solution cleans, the faster it kills plants. This is why we suggest working in the weaker range of the chemical, to prevent plant and possible paint damage. It is no "SIN" to have to touch up 25% of the roof, after the first spray coat.
  12. A to Z Softwash recently cleaned this beautiful home in Falmouth Mass. We also cleaned the gutter faces, decks, deck furniture and siding. The roof was covered in mostly bacteria/ black streaks and lichen at the top. This customer knew who to call to get their cape cod area roof cleaned.
  13. A to Z Softwash is the most experienced roof cleaning company servicing Cape Cod, Southern mass, Rhode island, Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard. All roof are cleaned without using a pressure washer! Growths such as lichen, moss, fungi, bacteria and algae are on most roofs these days. The first growth that shows its ugly head is typically bacteria (black streaks). Once this growths takes hold it will colonize and spread rapidly. Just like every other living thing, as it eats it excretes waste. This waste product is a food for other things..... such as moss and lichen! That is why when you see lichen in Southern Mass and Cape Cod it is usually growing right on top of the bacteria. It's an Algae party and your roof was invited. The only appropriate course of action is to hire your local roof cleaning company in Massachusetts that uses the proper methods. Which is of course a non pressure cleaning using the detergents that the shingle manufacturers recommend. Pressure washing, roof scrubbing and low pressure are terms and things you need to watch out for as those methods will damage your shingles. Another tip would be for you to ask for a copy of there insurance policy to be sure that you will be covered if god forbid something does go wrong. Asphalt shingles and cedar shingle roofs are going to have a short lifespan if they aren't clean, this is a fact. Insurance companies are even making people clean their roofs more and more. They are doing this because algae is costing them money! I haven't even mentioned the fact that dirty roofs are (forgive me for saying it) ugly. Take a look at some of our work below to see for yourself.
  14. Cedar roofs and shingles are generally porous in that it is easy for algae, moss and lichen to plant there root like connectors. Once they do this it can be very difficult to remove them without causing damage! The best solution is to maintain your siding properly from day one, which would mean have the wood cleaned and conditioned every 2-3 years so that the wood always stays in tip top condition. This can be impossible for some and others may even buy a home and inherit a building envelope that has not been properly cared for. If this is the case the wood may be very tender due to the various growths causing over saturation of the wood. Since most cedar in Massachusetts is not brand new any more it needs to be maintained professionally by a company that knows how to get the job done without causing any damage. It's best to hire a Cedar roof cleaning company that uses a Softwash (non pressure) method. A to Z Softwash cleans cedar literally everyday, cleaning on average 1 cedar roof every week and cedar siding every day. We come across homes that the sidewall is literally green with algae growth. Some homes have tons of orange fungi growth along the bottom foot, and we can take care of that too. We know how to maintain the cedar on your home without using a pressure washer, we also offer a wood conditioner to help block UV degradation. The homes below show typical results and are what you can expect when you call your local professional. A to Z Softwash 508-209-7795 Your local cedar shingle cleaning professionals
  15. Roof cleaning in Jacksonville, Florida, or anywhere else for that matter, is not an easy task. To properly clean a roof without damaging the roof itself, the landscaping, finishes on the home and it's surroundings is a task that takes experience, know how, and time to get it right. Roof cleaning is somewhat risky, climbing around on sloped surfaces, the risk of damage to the roof itself, the landscaping below, etc. There are many reasons to be careful who you hire for your roof cleaning. Many people wrongly assume roof cleaning is simple, and anyone can do it. These people seek out the lowest priced roof cleaning companies, and many pay heavily for it. This unfortunately leaves a bad taste in their mouths where roof cleaners are concerned. One thing to realize is that even experienced, certified roof cleaning companies can have issues at times. Roof cleaning is a delicate endeavor that requires a lot of thought, planning, and care to make sure it goes right. The key to a good roof cleaning is more in caring for the property around the roof. The solutions used to clean roofs can be dangerous in the wrong hands. There are also dangers of working at heights, spraying liquids, and walking on slippery wet surfaces. Hiring a certified roof cleaning company to handle your roof cleaning project for you is a great way to ensure you get someone who has the knowledge, experience, and equipment to safely and efficiently clean your roof. If you need a roof cleaning company in Jacksonville, Florida, call Ultrasoft Pressure Washing LLC today. RCIA certified roof cleaning experts you can count on. 904-304-0810 Look at the amazing results you can look forward to for your home. Note how plants in the drip line are covered by tarps to protect them from roof cleaning solutions. We don't take risks with our client's properties. Call us today.
  16. Looking at the condition of this house near the , you know the owner takes pride in the property’s appearance. The siding is clean and attractive and the lawn is a lush green and well maintained. There is one thing though that is out of place and you probably noticed it right away. It is the dirty roof. Even with the siding clean and nicely painted and the attractive yard, you just can’t help but be distracted by that stained roof. And you know the neighbors sure notice! Fortunately though there is solution. For the rest of the story, go here.
  17. customer thought they needed a new roof one afternoon with us looks new again. Curb appeal now.
  18. Roof Cleaning Nanaimo, Comox, Courtenay, Campbell RiverTartan Window Cleaning Serving Nanaimo, Comox Valley, Campbell River and all areas in between. Just had word that on the a homeowner was refused insurance on a 1.1 million property due to the mossy condition of the homes roof. Without the full removal of moss, the home would not have qualified for mortgage insurance. Insurance companies are getting much more critical of a homes condition and the trends are to visit and inspect the home for approval whereas in the past policy's could by obtained over the phone with the exchange of documentation of the home. In speaking with the Insurance Bureau of Canada rarely does a homeowners policy cover damage due to neglectful maintenance. Often internal home rot and mould can go undetected for some time only becoming apparent at the time of roof replacement resulting in a more costs. Keeping your roof free of moss is critical in the upkeep of your home. Moss removal can often be conducted with simple maintenance treatments. The heavier the moss the more costly to remove. Call us to discuss your home. Jeff Mathieson 250-218-3099 www.tartanwindowcleaning.com
  19. Roof Cleaning Nanaimo, Comox, Courtenay, Campbell RiverTartan Window Cleaning Serving Nanaimo, Comox Valley, Campbell River and all areas in between. Just had word that on the a homeowner was refused insurance on a 1.1 million property due to the mossy condition of the homes roof. Without the full removal of moss, the home would not have qualified for mortgage insurance. Insurance companies are getting much more critical of a homes condition and the trends are to visit and inspect the home for approval whereas in the past policy's could by obtained over the phone with the exchange of documentation of the home. In speaking with the Insurance Bureau of Canada rarely does a homeowners policy cover damage due to neglectful maintenance. Often internal home rot and mould can go undetected for some time only becoming apparent at the time of roof replacement resulting in a more costs. Keeping your roof free of moss is critical in the upkeep of your home. Moss removal can often be conducted with simple maintenance treatments. The heavier the moss the more costly to remove. Call us to discuss your home. Jeff Mathieson 250-218-3099 www.tartanwindowcleaning.com
  20. My name is Jeff Mathieson of Tartan Window Cleaning serving mid Vancouver Island. Much of the moss removal is at the 7 to 10 year growth. Leaving it to this point takes significant greater efforts and chemical to correct resulting in higher costs. Safety harness anchor installation, often 2 applications of chemical, and much more labour. At the first sight of moss call us! Your roof can be sprayed from the roof perimeter with the aid of ladders to kill the growths and removal can be achieved with sun and rain cycles. Please visit our web site and call anytime from 9-9 if you have any further questions. www.tartanwindowcleaning.com Tartan Window Cleaning250 218 3099 cell/text806 Sand Pines Crescent Comox BCV9M 3V2https://www.facebook.com/Tartan-Window-Cleaning-1187592167932303/
  21. So we had another harness save. My main roof guy was coming down from a roof and his ground man had just come down off the ladder on a 2 story house. When the ground man came off the ladder, he shifted it. As soon as my roof man stepped into the ladder, it went out from under him. He fell about 5 feet and was stopped up short by his fall arrest system attached to the safety anchor they had just installed (my guys are trained to be harnessed until their feet are on the ground. He was able to lower himself down using the descender we invested in. The next day he was sore and bruised up from the harness taking the impact, but it was FAR better than the alternative of hitting the concrete from 2 stories up. Guys...it is REALLY easy to become complacent. It is really easy to think you are never going to fall from a roof. But it was just last year that one of our fellow roof cleaners was killed on the job site. As great as this business is, never ever forget that it is a dangerous profession. A fall can seriously injure or kill you. Think about what that would do to your family and friends before you step up on that 2 story roof. Safety anchors are not that hard to install and safety equipment is not that expensive in light of what not having safety equipment *could* cost you. Operating safely and stressing it to your clients shows professionalism and sets you apart from the competition. Be safe out there.
  22. Here's a beautiful example of our certified barrel tile roof cleaning results. This old tile roof was cleaned safely using zero pressure and environmentally friendly methods approved by the Roof Cleaning Institute of America. A potential client recently stated that she was given another quote, for much cheaper than what any professional usually charges, and it sounded like the same process. It was her inclination to go with the other contractor, because why not? If it all sounds the same, it must be, right? That's not exactly true, and there are many reasons why. First, with Ultrasoft Pressure Washing LLC we are the only RCIA certified roof cleaning company currently active in the Jacksonville, Florida area. We have gone the extra mile to extend our education, and met the requirements needed to become certified roof cleaners. We take our work very seriously, and there are very few companies with our level of knowledge, training, and industry connections. Second we carry insurance that includes "care, custody, and control", which actually protects our client's property should something happen. Most companies carry general liability that offers little protection to home and business owners should they damage something in the process. Third, damage is a serious thing to consider when it comes to roof cleaning. Ultrasoft Pressure Washing utilizes RCIA approved methods that guarantee zero damage, and no loss of warranty due to improper practices. In fact, our company is frequently used by shingle manufacturers and insurance companies for warranty cleanings. Even if a method sounds similar, and uses similar processes, there are limits to how a roof should be cleaned. Zero pressure roof cleaning uses specific chemical mixtures to clean the roof of algae and other organic contaminants. If these mixtures are used at too high of a concentration they can and will damage your roof. That goes for asphalt, metal roofing, epdm or rubber roof surfaces, and other types of roofing materials. The wrong mixtures run higher risks of damaging landscaping and other surfaces not intended for roof cleaning solutions. To top it off, what sounds like the same type of chemicals for roof cleaning can be very, very different. Sodium hydroxide and sodium hypochlorite are very similar sounding, and too much of either is a bad thing. However, the properly metered ratios and concentrations of one over the other can safely clean any type of roofing materials. Just like when buying a car, a lot of things sound the same. Both have wheels and tires, steering wheels, doors, windows, mirrors, etc. However, nobody would dare confuse a Yugo for a Ferrari. Indirectly, they sound like the same thing, but there is no comparing a Yugo to a Ferrari. They don't even make Yugos anymore, if that says anything. Same goes for roof cleaning in Jacksonville, Florida. You can go with the Yugo because it sounds like the same thing, but the Ferrari of roof cleaning companies is Ultrasoft Pressure Washing LLC and there is simply no comparison. We offer: Family Owned and Operated Business Uniformed, Professional, Friendly Technicians Safe Practices - We don't take risks with your property or ourselves for that matter. RCIA Certified Roof Cleaning Experts - High Standards Care, Custody, and Control Insurance that protects your property. Jaw Dropping Results Guaranteed Worry Free Hassle Free Service Check out this amazing barrel tile roof cleaning performed in the exclusive San Jose community in Jacksonville, Florida for a very happy client of ours. For all of your roof cleaning needs in Jacksonville, Florida call Ultrasoft Pressure Washing LLC today.
  23. Dirty roof washed by Doug's Pressure Washing
  24. We received a call from an owner of a home in Bellingham WA, wondering if there was anything that could be done for his cedar shake roof. Honestly, upon first glance, even we were dubious. The roof was over 30 years old, full of moss, debris and lichen. It had been treated with zinc sulphate moss killer which is terrible for cedar roofs. There were curled, cupped sections. Old zinc strip hung in strips from it. We were fairly sure it would at the bare minimum need a ton of service or worse, replacement. But... Cedar once again surprised us. It turned out the shakes were properly installed. They were thick. They were well fastened. After two stages of restoration, this is how the roof looks today with one more final oiling stage left... Once again showing why we love cedar shake roofs! Contact us at www.deadmoss.com/cedar.html or contact us at 360-831-9494 for all your cedar shake cleaning, repair and restoration needs in Whatcom, Skagit, Island, Snohomish, San Juan and King Counties. Serving Bellingham to Seattle.
  25. The owner of this house is getting it ready to put it on the market. Realizing that curb appeal is of the utmost importance, the wise homeowner had his roof cleaned by a professional roof cleaner. Click here to read the rest of the story.
×
×
  • Create New...