Extended Roof Life
Moss can take over 10 years off the life of your roof. Save Money With a Moss Free Roof.
To achieve a thorough and long-lasting clean of both your roof and your drainage system, our method is a four-step process.
Asphalt roofs are cleaned using our most delicate methods, ensuring no granule loss and long roof life.
Tile roofs are the most porous roof, and require extra roof cleaning solution for thorough sterilization.
Cedar Shake roofs change the most over their roof life, so methods tend to change as cedar shake roof change.
You might ask, why not just treat the roof? While simply treating the roof may be appropriate in some circumstances, such as roofs that are just beginning to grow moss, the majority of mossy roofs greatly benefit from treatment preparation.
Here are just a few of the reasons why you should consider a company that combines careful manual removal with a roof cleaning solution.
There are two main reasons we use this approach.
When moisture is consistently present on your roof, moss and algae growth is inevitable. Consequently, once moss begins to grow, it holds even more moisture on your roof, and thus, accelerates the rate of growth.
The amount of sunlight each aspect of the roof receives determines how long moisture is retained after rainfalls. North facing aspects and heavily treed properties receive significantly more shade, and require consistent monitoring for signs of new growth.
Trees in close proximity to your roof allow moss spores to be easily transported to your roof. They also provide shade. A roof on a heavily treed property will usually need to be treated once every year.
Pine needles, leaves and branches all retain more moisture next to your roof. In many cases excessive debris buildup will create the perfect conditions for moss to grow.
Moss and algae (gloeocapsa magma) both retain moisture. As previously discussed, moisture increases the rate which moss, algae, mold and lichen grow. When moss begins to grow on your roof, the rhizoids (the root like anchoring structure of the moss) are embedded into asphalt shingles and use the inorganic material as a source of nutrients, causing the granular composition of the shingle to breakdown and loosen.
As granules are loosened, the core of the shingles is left exposed to the sun, causing the shingles to rapidly degrade. Once this occurs, the life of the roof can very quickly be reduced by up to ten years. Considering the average roof costs between $8000 to $12,000 to replace, we recommend a regular maintenance program to ensure your roof lasts the full length of its intended lifespan.
When potential buyers first assess a house, a moss and algae covered roof is an immediate red flag. Considering the roof is a significant portion of the curb appeal of a house, a clean, well maintained roof is critical to giving buyers a great initial impression. Considering the replacement cost of a new roof and the reduced aesthetic appeal of the house, an unmaintained, moss covered roof can reduce property values by $10,000 or more.
Moss can take over 10 years off the life of your roof. Save Money With a Moss Free Roof.
Our proprietary cleaning solution keeps your roof moss and algae free longer.
Non-Pressure Cleaning Approved by Your Roofing Manufacturer.
Our solution is meticulously calibrated on-site to ensure it is safe for your plants and pets.
We protect ourselves, so we can protect you. Our workers covered by WCB and always use the required fall arrest system to ensure their safety. Our Liability insurance is up to date and covers your property.
We guarantee that no moss will re-grow on roofs within a period of two years from the completion of us completing a roof cleaning job, with the following terms and conditions.
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