Roof Washing Service In Houston, TX
Although Houston is a fantastic city to live in, there are some drawbacks to the climate that we, as chosen Houstonians, have to endure. If you are reading this, you most likely already know about the black streaking that is common on Houston area roofs. Gloeocapsa Magma, an algae-based bacterium that causes this phenomenon, spreads across your roof as a result of spores that can move between roofs in a variety of ways. Due to our climate, this bacterium grows and thrives quickly, posing a number of issues for homeowners like you.
Even though the manufacturer’s warranty on many modern shingles is about 20 years, the typical time between replacements is only 12 years. That is almost half of the intended lifespan! The fact that the roof is not being properly maintained and cleaned is a major factor in the need for a replacement more quickly. Additionally, although your insurance company might pay for a new roof, more claims are currently being denied because homeowners are neglecting to clean their roofs on a regular basis.
There are many benefits to having your roof cleaned in terms of appearance. Your house should look its best. But there is much to be said about the financial aspect of roof cleaning as well, in addition to the aesthetic benefits. A vital factor to take into account is the amount of money that can be saved by adhering to a regular, 5-year roof cleaning plan
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Roof Cleaning… How Do We Do It
Every component of your house, as well as each member of our team, is taken care of and never in danger of being harmed or damaged during the cleaning process thanks to the special care that our trained technicians take when cleaning your roof.
To protect the plants from any solutions that may fall from the roof during the roof cleaning process, we will first wrap each plant in plastic wrap or tarpaulin. In addition, we will “flood” the area with water, covering it completely. This aids in dilution of any cleaning agents that may fall on the area. While we make every effort to limit overspray, it is occasionally unavoidable and inevitable. Any overspray that does fall to the ground as a result of our pre-saturation and tarping process will roll off the tarps and instantly become watered down to a level where it is impossible to harm the nearby plants.
A second technician will be on the ground continuously watering all of the plants while the first technician applies the cleaning agents, taking a further step in harm reduction. We can maintain both your roof above and your landscaping below thanks to this two-man team’s ability to maintain open lines of communication and be in two places at once.
Roof Cleaning: Cleaning Process
Because we are not using used cleaning detergents from a previous job, our application of cleaning detergent stands out among others. For each job, we carefully mix and blend the proprietary cleaning agents to a particular strength. This guarantees that we are not only not wasting needless chemicals and spending more money on ourselves (allowing us to charge you less), but that we are also able to provide you with the highest level of clean.
Our detergents are applied using a 12-volt dedicated pump system. We bring a mixing batch with us, and after retrieving the solutions, we run the treatment through a low-pressure pump. This raises the solution to your roof and allows us to or you to place the chemicals wherever you or we choose. The pump we employ delivers these solutions at a pressure level safe for your roof and eliminates any possibility of leaks, shingle granule loss, or structural damage to the roof. These pumps are run at 60 psi. This translates to being about half the pressure of rain, or the same as what you might have coming from a sprinkler system, for laypeople who may not be familiar with psi ratings.
These treatments sit on top of the roof and absorb into the material, killing the mold effectively at the spore’s origin. We start by applying a coat over the entire roof, letting it dry for 20 to 30 minutes, and then going over the roof to treat any spots we may have missed during the initial application.
After applying, reapplying, and double-checking the roof cleaning, we will descend from the roof and rinse the entire roof from the ground using low pressure and high volume. This provides us with the chance to review our work and confirm that the mold spores on the roof have all been eliminated. Additionally, it reactivates our solution, giving it another opportunity to thoroughly clean your roof. The homeowner and ourselves will be pleased because of the latter feature, which will guarantee that your roof stays cleaner for a very long time.
