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2016年6月13日星期一

The Benefits of Pressure Washing a Roof


When some people hear the words "pressure roof cleaning" they become concerned that the hard jet stream of water that come from the nozzle of the pressure washer will cause their roof shingles to become loose or damaged leaving the roof prone to leaking and possible replacement of their roof.  Yes, this could happen if the roof is cleaned by someone that does not know how to do it correctly.  This is why you should hire a roof cleaning service that specializes in pressure washing to do this for you. They will know all about the different roofs, the right cleaning solutions to get them clean, and how much pressure in the water they can use not to damage the roof.  The technicians who clean the roofs are certified and have experience. Although there are negative thoughts about High pressure washing your roof there are several benefits of having your roof cleaned this way.

When using this method it can actually increase the longevity of your roof.  Although the appearance of algae, moss, or mold is unsightly you might decide just to leave them there but truthfully these types of plants will eat away the base of your roof shingles and leave your roof prone to damage by rain and snow.  Most roofs have a twenty-five year life expectancy but if you leave the moss, algae, and mold on the roof it drops to no more than fifteen years life expectancy.

If you are considering selling your home you should know that forty percent of the curb appeal comes from your roof.  If a potential buyer sees your roof with mold, algae, and moss or the roof is stained they might become suspicious and feel that they may have to deal with a leaky roof or roof replacement in the future.  When your roof is clean it can cause your property value to increase instead of decreasing.

The stuff that is growing on your roof will absorb more heat because of its black pigmentation and will help to keep temperatures higher because they are preventing the reflective capabilities of the roof shingles.  If you have air conditioning it will have to work harder because of the higher temperatures on the roof.  If you do not do roof cleaning to get rid of these growths your electric bill can increase several hundred dollars each year.  A clean roof can reduce your energy costs.

High Pressure washing your roof to get rid of the algae, mold, and moss will actually save you money.  Think how much it would cost to repair or replace your roof if is damaged and you will see that it will save you money to hire a company to pressure wash your roof once every year.
High Pressure Washer MK-5237T-B

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