Top Three Roof Tips

Most homeowners don't think much about their roofs, but it's probably the most functional part of their homes. When there are problems, they're likely to be expensive ones. If you want to get the most out of your present roof and put off the expense of replacing it for as long as possible, a maintenance plan including regular roof cleaning is a key necessity. In fact, many new roof warranties require a roof maintenance plan with regularly scheduled cleaning to maintain the warranty.

Roofs are an often overlooked aspect of property maintenance, but are incredibly important and also incredibly expensive to replace or repair. Keeping your roof clear of debris and damaging organisms can extend its life and prevent expensive roof replacement for many years to come.

Here are our top three roof care tips to preserve your roof and extend its life. For completely worry-free roof care, you can always call the soft wash roof cleaning pros of PressurePro Power & Soft Wash at 551-427-2988 and we'll take care of all three.

1) Regularly Scheduled Inspection

Missing shingles can allow water to penetrate your roof, and once the water is in, the rot will begin. A roof inspection by a professional can catch these kinds of issues and fix the problems before the rot spreads. The professional roof cleaners at PressurePro Power & Soft Wash spend a lot of time on roofs and have the experience and knowledge to easily spot and alert you to flashing or shingle damage.

2) Delete Debris

Branches, leaves, pine needles, and other vegetative debris can collect on your roof and trap moisture that can burden your roof with extra weight. A rake or blower can be used for the debris, but your best bet is to hire a power washing professional who can use the proper PSI to remove stains and debris without damaging shingles or removing the protective insulating granules on asphalt shingles.

3) Exterminate Organic Invaders

Mold, mildew, algae, or fungus can appear as discolored streaks on your roof. They are unsightly and ugly but look harmless, but actually, these organisms can also eat away at roofing materials and cause leaks. Chlorine bleach or copper sulfate can be used to kill mold and mildew, but your best bet is a soft wash roof cleaning specialist like PressurePro Power & Soft Wash.

Moss can also collect moisture and add weight to your roof. Cutting back trees and leaves will increase sunlight and reduce the moisture that moss needs to grow. Zinc or copper strips can be installed on your ridgeline: as rain washes over the metal, it creates a moss-resistant effect. You can also use chemicals to kill moss on your roof, but they can be dangerous to use and the runoff can harm plants and grass. It's best to hire soft wash roof cleaning pros like PressurePro Power & Soft Wash who only use safe, eco-friendly cleaning chemicals.