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Certified Roof Cleaners, at the RCIA, have cleaned roofs for many years, without the damaging results of using a pressure washing machine. http://roof-cleaning-institute.activeboard.com/index.spark Most of us started out pressure washing them, but could see the severe granule loss taking place on the shingles and turning the pressure down didn’t solve the problem. First off, it takes a certain amount of pressure to remove the black algae – period! So, if it requires say 1000 psi of pressure at the gun tip, which will work on shingles, but not on most tile, then it’s semantics. If at 2000 psi at the gun tip, we can clean a roof holding our pressure washer gun tip say 1 foot away, then, if I turn the pressure down to 1/2 that -1000psi -, Then, I have to move in to 6″ away to accomplish the same exact cleaning results. In other words cutting the pressure in half, means you must get twice as close-that brings the actual pressure back to 2000psi. Try it with your garden hose and your hand! Same principle! With tile, most roofs have at least a light glazing on top of a slurry coating {paint} as they come from the manufacturers. Pressure washing can remove or dull that glazing. If the roof has been pressure cleaned before and that glazing is mostly gone, then the slurry coating, creating your roofs coloring begins to be removed with that pressure. This will turn a red tile roof into a pinkish roof. It will turn other colors pale. Eventually, it will reach the plain cement the tile is made of, here and there, showing bare cement areas. Some companies use a “Surface Cleaning Machine†and give their cleaning method nice names like shampooing your roof. These machines are made for flat surfaces and are great on driveways and cement parking lots, where almost no damage can occur. They are the worst thing you can do to a tile roof though. The powerful jets are angled to cut sideways, also, they are set at an exact amount of inches above whatever surface they are set on. With flat cement that is perfect! Tile is not a flat surface, so the high parts get blasted badly, while the lower portions of the tile, barely come clean-if at all. If you went up and inspected such a cleaning job, you would find the former sharp, cut top edges to be somewhat rounded now. You would also find many small black lines of leftover, living algae. If any algae is left, it will continue to spread and need re-cleaning within 2 years! An RCIA, Roofing Manufacturer Approved chemically cleaned, soft-washed tile roof is easily evenly coated and all algae is killed and disintegrated. That’s why a Non-Pressure Roof cleaning, as explained below, lasts just about twice as long as any type of pressure washing / shampoo style cleaning can. Fortunately, you are not stuck having to accept roof damage in order to have a nice, clean, healthy roof! Many years ago some of the roofing manufacturers, came up with a formula to “chemically clean†roofs, using no pressure at all. It’s called by a few names “Non-Pressure†“No-Pressure†Soft-Washing†“Chemical Cleaning†many of us at RCIA started using this method and the chemicals specified by the roofing manufacturers themselves as well as their Roofing Manufacturers Association {ARMA} back in the 1990′s and found that it cleaned tile just as well as it cleaned shingles! The roofing manufacturers specify a mixture of about a 3-5% solution of Chlorine Bleach and a little TSP {Tri S Phosphate} Nowadays, there’s always someone trying to sell you something. Non Bleach alternative chemicals are on the market and I try them as they come out. They all use the “Eco-Friendly†“Green†sales approach, to sell their chemicals with. Many of us at RCIA have tried these new chemicals, but they did not do a nearly good enough job, for us to sell them to our customers. I personally tried Spray and Forget, Wet and Forget and M-1 Deck & Roof Cleaner. I do not believe I could satisfy my customers, with the less than "so so" results I got. Plus, the instructions on most of these say "Wait 2 or 3 months for results" That's the "FORGET" part :-) Also, I like to know what I am spraying on your roof. On the label of these products, they do not tell you what chemicals are in the product. So, are they safe and eco-friendly? Who knows? So, none are products we could use on our customers roofs in good conscience. Plus, because, as I said, most of these new "gimmick" chemicals say the roof won't come clean for a few months after applying their chemicals. Try spraying a customers roof with one of these "homeowner specials" and then ask to be paid, telling them their roof will look good in a few months! Homeowners are smarter than that! We do know what to expect from bleach though! We wash our clothes in it, disinfect our kitchen food preparation areas with it, swim in it in our pools and drink it in our city water etc! When it dries, it turns back into salt, which is what it is made from. You can go to the websites below and read directly from the makers of your roofing. You will see that what this tech bulletin I made says, is what many makers of roofing also say. The links below all say to clean roofs with the non-pressure RCIA method! They all also say specifically "DO NOT PRESSURE WASH" {GAF Roofing Manufacturer} http://georgoulisroofing.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Algae_Staining_on_Shingled_Roof_Surfaces_-_Steep_Slope_Techn-43-808-v3.pdf {ARMA Roofing Manufacturer Association Cleaning Bulletin} http://www.asphaltroofing.org/sites/default/files/tech-bulletin/tb_217.pdf {CORNING Roofing Manufacturer} Click number 1 "algae growth" http://roofing.owenscorning.com/homeowner/thingsyoushouldknow/needaroof.aspx The ARMA also says not to allow anyone to apply any roof coatings. This is a common sales gimmick. Usually pressure washing companies-not roof cleaning companies-will pressure wash your roof and then sell you an after coating, which they claim will keep your roof clean 2 years. Any properly cleaned roof should stay clean longer than that, without paying for a Roof-A-Fung-A-Cide treatment, which the rain will wash right off! They sell this stuff, because they want to reapply it every 2 years and lock you into a contract. Read the ARMA warning below. http://www.asphaltroofing.org/sites/default/files/tech-bulletin/tb_227.pdf NOTE PICTURE OF ROOF BEING PRESSURE WASHED. THEN COMPARE WHAT YOU SEE IN MY VIDEOS. HOW WOULD YOU PREFER YOUR ROOF BE TREATED? Videos of me cleaning a couple of roofs:

Roof Cleaning Info. Charlotte & Sarasota County Florida Bergman Roof Cleaning and Pressure Wash.33981,33947,33946 ,33953,33987,33993,33948,34224 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GNX4h0tWvQU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mn5oeedRlqE What you see in the above videos, is all that should be done to clean roofs 100%. A pressure washing machine should never even be started up during the cleaning process and at Chuck Bergman Roof Cleaning and Pressure Washing we have over 25 years experience right here at out home location in Charlotte County 33981. Convinced 1st because many roofing manufacturers and the ARMA roofing manufacturers association all say to clean roofs in the same manner that we do. Also, after starting out in 1989 pressure washing roofs and seeing the roofs come clean looking, but having to feel bad about the wear and tear I was causing, I feel proud now, to make them not only look mostly like new, but no damage at all occurs! It's a simple 1 part, self cleaning application of roofing manufacturer specified cleaning agents. Many manufacturers say specifically "Do Not Pressure Wash" Be wise and stick with the roofing manufacturers only specified cleaning chemicals - Bleach, soap and water. Plus only use the same manufacturers specific Non-Pressure chemical cleaning application on your roof! Pressure Washing Your Roof Could Void The Manufacturer's Warranty + will most certainly, to one extent or another, damage it! A pressure washing job would consist of applying chlorine and perhaps soap through a downstream chemical injector-most chemical injectors advertise 20% but some say over 30% like the Alison Super Suds Sucker. Then an average pressure washer is 3000 to 4000 psi. This pressure will not only blow a considerable amount of granules off of a shingled roof, or the glazing / or paint from a tile roof, it will also blast that chlorine application under the shingles or tiles, perhaps reaching nails and fasteners etc under your shingles. With "Non-Pressure" Cleaning, we use 25 to 35% bleach for shingles and up to 50% for tile, as suggested by a few roofing manufacturers, plus Soap and water and only up to 60 psi pressure, just enough to get the roof cleaning mix up on the roof. Here is also a video of us cleaning a tile roof. Not even a tile roof should be blasted with a 3000 to 4000 lb [psi] pressure washer! Especially since no pressure at all is needed! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WPCtVUu3Si0&feature=plcp At Chuck Bergman Roof Cleaning and Pressure Washing, clearly we do all types of pressure cleaning, we are perhaps the oldest pressure washing business in Charlotte County! Having been in business ever since 1989 not only in Charlotte County, but also Sarasota County. We just don't pressure clean roofing, because we have learned it is the wrong way to clean a roof. It causes too much wear & damage. The roofing manufacturer links below all say to use this method. They all also warn against "Pressure Washing" {GAF Roofing Manufacturer} http://georgoulisroofing.com/wp-cont...-43-808-v3.pdf {ARMA Roofing Manufacturer Association Cleaning Bulletin} http://www.asphaltroofing.org/algae-discoloration-roofs {CORNING Roofing Manufacturer} Click number 1 "algae growth" http://roofingca.owenscorning.com/ho...needaroof.aspx The ARMA also says not to allow anyone to apply any roof coatings. This is something to watch out for! A common sales gimmick. Usually pressure washing companies-not roof cleaning companies-will persuade you to pressure wash your roof[ saying they turned the pressure way down :-) get out your pressure gauge, or be fooled -and then sell you an after coating, which they want to reapply every 2 years.Names like Roof-A-this, Roof-a-That, Roof Armer, Etc- Not wanting to name any specific one, because suing is a big part of their businesses.Read the ARMA warning below and see why to not allow such coating to be applied to your roof!. http://www.asphaltroofing.org/coatin...r-installation Te above roofing manufacturer association says specifically, not to allow anyone to apply any roof coatings, meant to deter the re-growth of algae. One reason they give, is none have proven successful, but also the possibility of damage etc is mentioned. This is a common sales gimmick. Usually pressure washing companies-not roof cleaning companies-will pressure wash your roof and then sell you an after coating, which they want to walk your roof and reapply every 2 years. 2 Years is the length of the after-coating warranty. That's because most roofs, even power washed, stay clean at least that long anyway. However, roofs cleaned properly, without a pressure washer, usually only need cleaning every 3-4 years-almost double that of a power wash job! Product names like Roof-A-this and Roof-A-That , Roof Armer Coat etc {Names changed} are after coatings. The above link from The roofing manufacturer association, warns not to allow after-coatings. Call for a free firm price quote. 941-474-8883 33981,33947,33946,33953,33987,33993,33948,34224,34223,33952,33954,34293,34287

Kleen Roofs cleaned this roof to remove the black streaks and the lichen that was starting to grow on the shingles covered with the algae. Kleen Roofs uses only non-pressure soft wash methods to clean roofs. No pressure washer is ever used on a roof.

This Springboro Ohio homeowner contacted us because he was updating his home and wanted it to look good from top to bottom. He was remodeling his house and wanted everything to look great. The roof had dirty black streaks caused from algae. We cleaned the roof, driveway and sidewalks and his house looks great. If you have algae that is causing black streaks on your roof and the house looks dirty – call us, we can help. Before: After: Call us today and let us give your roof and house the curb appeal you will be proud of. 937-847-8366

Did a few jobs today... this one before and after is so good i had to show.... Gotta love it when a customer calls when they finally return home to just sing praises on the results.. they thought they needed a new roof, and are now amazed!!!

Here is another Dirty roof in Hudson ,New Hampshire 03051 that the owner needed their roof cleaned. This homeowner, like alot of homwowners, are wondering what are the black stains on their roof, how their roof got so dirty, and how to get it cleaned ? This customer got on the internet (Google) and found Brian C. Jackson and filled out our "request a free estimate" and submitted it to us . Shortly after submitting the estimate the customer was contacted and informed about a proper non-pressure roof cleaning and the estimate was mailed out that same day. After a few days this customer booked our roof cleaning services via the email address and within a day or so their roof was put on the schedule and cleaned. We provide before and after pictures on the day of the roof cleaning and a paid invoice when the job is completed. This is all emailed from the homeowners property. I have attached the before and after pictures to see the same day results of a roof cleaned by a Certified roof cleaner. You can visit our web site @ www.jacksoncontracting.net Services we offer: * Softwash House Washing * Pressure washing/ Powerwashing * Rust removal * Window Cleaning * Solar Panel Cleaning For free estimate for roof cleaning or any of the other exterior cleaning services we provide please contact Brian C. Jackson @ 603-401-8408. Or view or web site here www.jacksoncontracting.net.

Roof Cleaning in Hooksett, NH 03106, Contact 603-401-8408Located in Merrimack County, Hooksett is in the south central part of New Hampshire. This town is a popular hotspot for presidential candidates during the New Hampshire primaries. Brian C. Jackson was there for over a week cleaning roofs in one of their beautiful condominium complexes. The curb appeal of this community increased drastically as all those black ugly streaks and stains disappeared in no time. Using his safe non-pressure soft wash roof cleaning system allowed residents to feel at ease. They did not need to worry about damage that can be done with high pressure cleaning. You can rid your own roof from that dirty algae that is invading your property by calling us today. Brian C. Jackson can provide you with a fast and free estimate. Visit our website at www.jacksoncontracting.net or call us today at 603-401-8408.Services we offer:* Softwash House Washing* Pressure washing/ Powerwashing* Rust removal* Window Cleaning* Solar Panel CleaningFor free estimate for roof cleaning or any of the other exterior cleaning services we provide please contact Brian C. Jackson @ 603-401-8408.Or view or web site here www.jacksoncontracting.net.

Brian C. Jackson cleaned this roof in Windham, New Hampshire 03087 because it was infested with and algae (black stains) called Gloeocapsa Magma. This customer contacted us because of all the ugly black stains on there roof that were getting worse year after year. After we informed them of what this algae does to the shingles and how it shortens the life of the roofing shingles, they wanted a price and the avalibilty of our service. Once the estimate was emailed the customer agreed to have there roof cleaned and with in a few days the roof cleaning was completed. The roof cleaning process uses a safe non-pressure application which means we do not use a pressure washer at all, because a pressure washer will cause damage to the roof and in some cases will may effect the warranty of the roof. The before and after pictures are attach and is proof that a roof can be cleaned and does not need to be replaced. To many roofs are being replaced because the homeowner either was misinformed by a roofing contractor or didnt relize a roof can be cleaned. This homeowner and all of our customers was amazed at how clean there roof was using our non-pressure/softwash roof cleaning process. Services we offer: * Softwash House Washing * Pressure washing/ Powerwashing * Rust removal * Window Cleaning * Solar Panel Cleaning For free estimate for roof cleaning or any of the other exterior cleaning services we provide please contact Brian C. Jackson @ 603-401-8408. Or view or web site here www.jacksoncontracting.net.

Are there dirty roofs with ugly black stains in Salem, New Hampshire?? Chances are you or the house next to you has signs of Algae,Moss or lichen on the roof. This is caused by an algae called (GLOEOCAPSA MAGMA) and it is feeding on your roof shingle and shortening the life of your roof. Brian C. Jackson is a local Roof cleaning & Exterior cleaning specialist and can and will safely clean roofs infested with this algae. A proper roof cleaning according to the (ARMA) Asphalt Roofing Manufactures Association is to not use a pressure washer at all because of possible damage to the?roofing shingle and loss of warranty. There is also no need to replace a roof that is infested with algae,moss,or lichen unless the roof is at the end of its life. A roof cleaning is a small cost compared to a roof replacement and getting the roof cleaned is easy to get done. Our estimate is easy to get and we are low pressure sales. I have attached a before and after picture of a roof cleaning in Salem New Hampshire, 03079 for your viewing. Services we offer: * Softwash House Washing * Pressure washing/ Powerwashing * Rust removal * Window Cleaning * Solar Panel Cleaning For free estimate for roof cleaning or any of the other exterior cleaning services we provide please contact Brian C. Jackson @ 603-401-8408. Or view or web site here www.jacksoncontracting.net.

Brian C. Jackson is a roof cleaning specialist and we use a safe non-pressure roof cleaning method. There is no need to use a pressure washer to clean a roof and that is not the recommended way to clean a roof according to the ARMA(Ashphalt Roofing Manufactures Association). I have attached a before and after picture of the roof we cleaned in Pelham ,New Hampshire 03076. This customer called us because of the black staining they had on ther roof and from year to year it has gotten worse and they wanted it cleaned. After discusing the reason why this black stain ( gloeocapsa magma ) was on there roof and informed them this algae was feeding on there roof and would shorten the life span of the roofing shingles, they agreed to have there roof cleaned. I assured them we would be able to clean there roof and not cause any additional damage and I also made the estimating process very easy for them. I also get the estimate emailed right out to them and it is a no pressure estimate with no used car salesmanship. Brian C. Jackson is a non-pressure roof cleaning specialist but we offer other services to clean the exterior of your home. Services we offer: * Softwash House Washing * Pressure washing/ Powerwashing * Rust removal * Window Cleaning * Solar Panel Cleaning For free estimate for roof cleaning or any of the other exterior cleaning services we provide please contact Brian C. Jackson @ 603-401-8408. Or view or web site here www.jacksoncontracting.net.

Black Stains /Ugly Shingles Like most of the State of New Hampshire, Homeowners are wondering what the Blackstains that are all over ther roofs and on there neighbors roof. Well the black stain is an algea and it is called Gloeocapsa Magma and it feeds on the roof shingle and prematurly shortening the life expectancy of the roof. It is an airbourne algae and spreads from roof to roof and that is why it is on your roof or your neighbors roof. There is good news and bad news with this algea, and the bad news if left alone and not cleaned it will definatly shorten the life of your roof, the good news is that is can be clean. also feel free to visit to visit my web site for more info @ www.jacksoncontracting.net Safe Non-Pressure Roof Cleaning Process First thing to know is there is no need to pressure wash the roof, this will only damage the roof and the algea will not be removed . We apply a solution to treat the algea,moss and lichen and this solution is delivered at a non-pressure method. There is a big difference between a non-pressure application and low-pressure application and this is were homeowners can get lost. A non-pressure application is excatly that non-pressure (under 100psi) and that is the maxiumum allowed, anything over that will damage the roof. A low-pressure application is just that an application with pressure and how much is that pressure 400psi?,800psi?2000psi, and seeing how pressure washing equipment is capable of 3000-4000 psi , which is way beyound what is allowed. With our process there is no pressure and more importantly no rinsing, and this is because there is no need to rinse because the solution will not hurt the roof shingles. Our roof cleaning process yields same day results on algea, moss or lichen will fall of soon after that. For a Free Roof Cleaning Estimate Contact Brian C. Jackson (603)401-8408 or email Briancjacksonllc@gmail.com For more information or to view our website Click Here

this is a video from a roof we cleaned last week. There were so many pine needles on this roof we had to get up there and blow them off before we started cleaning the roof. Picures will be posted in our album soon

This is our latest compostion roof cleaning video filmed and edited by my daughter. This roof was very dirty and steep, the run off from the roof was dark yellow from the gloeocapsa magma.

Just placed a order with Russ to start setting up my second box truck.... This time I'm going with the big guns (1/2") I am already booking into june, and feel like future customers are not going to want to wait... So its time to grow the fleet... This is my 2nd vehicle purchase this year... the 1st was a Estimate truck which I just had stickered up... Guys with more then 1 truck.. what kind of growing pains have you run into???