Softwash Roof Cleaning
One of the most common complaints about the look of a home is black stains on an asphalt shingle roof. These stains are caused by algae that grow on the surface of the shingles after prolonged exposure to moisture and shade. The best way to clean black algae stains from a delicate roofing system is soft washing.
As such, when you hire our professionals, you can rest assured knowing that your roof will be cleaned in the best manner while protecting and preserving the underlying surface. The exceptional results will speak for themselves. You will always know who to trust with your future roof cleaning needs.
Before
As asphalt shingles age, they get more vulnerable to high-pressure roof cleaning, so we give the roof a good soft wash instead. Our pros use the best and safest technique according to the age of the roof, the type of grime involved, and the type of surface we clean.
After
We use environmentally-friendly cleaning solutions that won't harm the environment and are safe for the asphalt shingles. We can get rid of years of grime that dull the look of your home.
Our SoftWash roof cleaning method will be used to remove all the black algae and mildew stains, and return your roof back to its original color. We do not use a pressure washer for cleaning your roof. Pressure washing a roof, even at low pressure, can and will void your warranty, as well as cause granular loss. Instead we use a SoftWash cleaning method and solution as prescribed by the Asphalt Roofing Manufactures Guidelines. This mean's that your roof is cleaned safely, with no risk of damage, and will not void any remaining warranty you may have on the roof.
Our SoftWash solution consists of sodium hypochlorite, for the removal of algae, mold and mildew spores, diluted with water, along with our roof cleaning surfactant. The surfactant helps to minimize run off of the solution as well as aides in the cleaning process. The solution is gently applied using less pressure than what comes out of your garden hose. Once we are done the roof is returned to it's natural color, and the solution is left to continue to kill the algae, mold and mildew spores. Rain eventually comes along and rinses any dead algae from the roof.
The roof will remain stain free for a period of 3-7 years, depending on amount of rainfall and sunlight. We provide a spot-free warranty, if any staining returns in years 1 or 2, we will retreat roof at no charge. If staining returns in years 3-5, we will retreat the entire roof at 50% of the original cost.
Keeping your roof clean and maintained will add years to the life of it and save you thousands of dollars in premature replacement. Please note if you are only cleaning the roof and not the home, the roof solution may contact your home and if so will clean those ares. This may present as spotty or blotchy looking siding. We are not responsible if the solution contacts the homes siding, please consider having the home cleaned the same time as the roof this will prevent this from happening.
Make it stand out while preserving the asset
Before
When you decide to clean the surface of your shingle roof, it is imperative to utilize the soft washing method. Traditional power washing can severely damage the surface of your roof.
After
The biodegradable chemicals that we will use will kill the algae at its roots, preventing the stain from reoccurring shortly in the future. The soft wash roof method our North American Exterior Cleaning professionals use is perfectly safe for the most delicate roofing materials as well as your home and family. You will be completely satisfied with the renewed beauty of your roofing system.
Do it right. Do it safe.
Before
In case you didn't know, those black or green roof stains are actually a byproduct of algae. The stains happen after algae digest the limestone in the asphalt for food. So wherever you see those black roof stains, the asphalt shingles are getting damaged. The stains will expand until it completely covers the roof in the shaded areas if it isn't cleaned off. Moss does the same damage to asphalt shingles. A seasonal roof cleaning service keeps the destructive algae and moss off the roof of your home. Plus, it really makes your home look great.
After.
Once we have removed all the roof stains and grime from your asphalt shingles, you will really be surprised at how different your home looks. We can restore the light color of rooftop with a soft wash technique that does no damage the asphalt shingles. After seeing what we can do, our customers often exclaim that they had forgotten what the roof looked like when it was new.