No Pressure Shingle Tile Metal Slate Roof Cleaning North Port FL 34290
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Non Pressure Shingle, Tile, and Metal Roof Cleaning With Algae Prevention
Friday, May 29, 2009
Monday, May 18, 2009
Your Dirty Roof Could Be Costing You Money North Port FL 34290 (941)270 0742
SAFE ROOF CLEANING NORTH PORT FL 34290 (941)270 0742
So how is your dirty roof costing you money?
Well, first off, there is the energy cost. You see, the mold, algae, and fungus covering your roof are absorbing more heat due to its black pigmentation. That is going to keep the temperatures higher by preventing the granules from doing their job and reflecting that heat off of your roof. This is going to make your air conditioner work a lot harder in cooling your house costing you hundreds of dollars a year.
Secondly, that same algae and fungus growing on your roof causing those ugly black streaks are eating away the base of your shingles. The premature loss of these granules will dramatically shorten the life of your roof.
Lastly, there is the loss of property value. If you think a potential buyer isn’t going to notice those black streaks, you’re sadly mistaken. The roof is one of the first things a home buyer is looking at when they pull in the drive. No problem, you’re not selling right? Well, your ugly roof is lowing home values in your area. Why should you care? If you ever do go to sell, appraisers are going to look at houses near yours that have sold and compare those prices which are used in your appraisal. So, if you don’t think your dirty roof is costing you money, think again.
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SAFE NO PRESSURE ROOF CLEANING NORTH PORT FL 34290
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So how is your dirty roof costing you money?
Well, first off, there is the energy cost. You see, the mold, algae, and fungus covering your roof are absorbing more heat due to its black pigmentation. That is going to keep the temperatures higher by preventing the granules from doing their job and reflecting that heat off of your roof. This is going to make your air conditioner work a lot harder in cooling your house costing you hundreds of dollars a year.
Secondly, that same algae and fungus growing on your roof causing those ugly black streaks are eating away the base of your shingles. The premature loss of these granules will dramatically shorten the life of your roof.
Lastly, there is the loss of property value. If you think a potential buyer isn’t going to notice those black streaks, you’re sadly mistaken. The roof is one of the first things a home buyer is looking at when they pull in the drive. No problem, you’re not selling right? Well, your ugly roof is lowing home values in your area. Why should you care? If you ever do go to sell, appraisers are going to look at houses near yours that have sold and compare those prices which are used in your appraisal. So, if you don’t think your dirty roof is costing you money, think again.
FREE SPOT DEMONSTRATION!!
CALL TODAY AT (941)270 0742
SAFE NO PRESSURE ROOF CLEANING NORTH PORT FL 34290
Visit us online at:
www.A-1ConstructionCleaning.com
Safe No Pressure Roof Cleaning - What's Eating My Roof North Port FL
Safe No Pressure Roof Cleaning North Port FL 34290 (941) 270 0742
What are those black stains running down my roof?
Those unsightly black stains covering your roof shingles is an airborne algae called Gloeacapsa Magma and they eat at the limestone inside your shingles. Once the algae attaches itself to your roof in will continue to eat and infest your roof until it is properly cleaned by the professionals at A-1 Construction Cleaning. Every time it rains the rain water will then push the algae further down your roof until it has taken over the entire surface and deminishing all curb appeal of your home or office building. You can do something before it is too late, Call A-1 Construction Cleaning of North Port FL and our company will safely remove all roof algae with our Safe No Pressure Roof Cleaning of North Port FL 34290.
Call Today! (941)270 0742
Visit Our online website at:
www.A-1ConstructionCleaning.com
Safe No Pressure Roof Cleaning North Port FL 34290
Serrving Sarasota, Charlotte, Manatee, and Lee Counties since 1996
What are those black stains running down my roof?
Those unsightly black stains covering your roof shingles is an airborne algae called Gloeacapsa Magma and they eat at the limestone inside your shingles. Once the algae attaches itself to your roof in will continue to eat and infest your roof until it is properly cleaned by the professionals at A-1 Construction Cleaning. Every time it rains the rain water will then push the algae further down your roof until it has taken over the entire surface and deminishing all curb appeal of your home or office building. You can do something before it is too late, Call A-1 Construction Cleaning of North Port FL and our company will safely remove all roof algae with our Safe No Pressure Roof Cleaning of North Port FL 34290.
Call Today! (941)270 0742
Visit Our online website at:
www.A-1ConstructionCleaning.com
Safe No Pressure Roof Cleaning North Port FL 34290
Serrving Sarasota, Charlotte, Manatee, and Lee Counties since 1996
Black Stains on FLorida Roofs Safe No Pressure Roof Cleaning North Port FL 34290
Why Clean a Roof?
Roof Cleaning has been performed for a quite number of years due to an ever increasing need to keep the roofs of homes clear of the debris buildup that occurs with the growth of algae and mildew, mold and fungus, leaves and pine straw that, over time and with seasonal changes.
Unfortunately, this buildup of unwanted material occurs naturally on the surface of Asphalt shingle roofs , with much of the debris and staining being brought onto the roof surface by wind, airborne algae (gloeocapsa magma), bird droppings, squirrels,etc.
Buildup of Algae, Mold, Mildew, Fungus, Pine Straw and leaf debris acids from Tannin Leaf Decomposition) can shorten the life span of roofing systems on both residential and commercial asphalt shingles as well as other forms of roofing materials as the granules that hold important UV protectors and silica that help to create binding agents are attacked and weakened over time by the root systems of these invasive forms of miniature plant life and other factors.
Most of the Streaking and ugly Staining homeowners and commercial property managers see on shingle roofs are caused by the Blue-Green type of Algae called, technically, Gloeocapsa Magma.
These detrimental roof eating plant life forms live to eat, breed, reproduce, die and then repeat the same process over and over again.
It is the dead carcasses that form the buildup of the blackening of roofs as the cells of the birth, feeding, reproduction, death and reoccurring process, gives way to layer after layer of "husking" or Residual "dead cell buildup" that leaves the nasty look and black conical streaks found commonly on the "wet side" of the roof.
The "WET" part of most roofs is the area that receives the least amount of sun and is typically shaded more of the day than any other areas of a roof which typically sees more dry time.
These shaded or "wet" areas hold moisture and other debris on the roof surfaces, LONGER, and this "bed" of warm, wet, limestone fertilized roofing along with additional roof debris, such as leaves and or pine straw can usually be the first area of a roof affected by roof algae.
Unfortunately, the modern roofing materials available in the last 20 years or so have made this roof algae a problem that is reaching epidemic proportions around the USA, Europe and the world.
One CULPRIT of this growing Algae problem which owes its undeserved fame to is from manufacturers use of Algae's main snack food, which is the mineral, LIME, which is naturally occurring and, as such, in nature poses no serious threat.
Once, however, roofing manufacturers started to add this material (Crushed Limestone) to be used as a filler to extend the manufacturing process of petroleum based roofing materials, this has caused the Algae to seek out and feed on it's preferred snack food, in the worst of places, which is on the asphalt roofing surfaces of homes and business.
Many of the Roofs installed in the last 20-30 years have an abundance of crushed Limestone contained within them.
And as the Gloeocapsa Magma algae finds its way onto one roof in a neighborhood, and starts to feed and make a new home, since it is an airborne spore, it can "Roof Jump" and SPREAD, depositing itself on other roofs in a neighborhood or community creating epidemic outbreaks in more and more areas, both in rural as well as large towns, cities and communities around the country.
A-1 specializes in cleaning roofs.
Visit out website on the internet at www.A-1ConstructionCleaning.com
A-1 use's a technique called soft washing to ensure that your roof's manufacturer's warranty is not imperiled.
When we get done cleaning your roof, the difference will be remarkable.
Any mold, mildew, algae, and other debris will be gone, and the original color of your roof will be restored.
To learn much more about roof cleaning in general and how the professionals of A-1 properly prepare your home or business landscape and property exterior for a SAFE, effective, Non Pressure Roof Cleaning please visit Roof Cleaning Institute Of America
Roof Cleaning has been performed for a quite number of years due to an ever increasing need to keep the roofs of homes clear of the debris buildup that occurs with the growth of algae and mildew, mold and fungus, leaves and pine straw that, over time and with seasonal changes.
Unfortunately, this buildup of unwanted material occurs naturally on the surface of Asphalt shingle roofs , with much of the debris and staining being brought onto the roof surface by wind, airborne algae (gloeocapsa magma), bird droppings, squirrels,etc.
Buildup of Algae, Mold, Mildew, Fungus, Pine Straw and leaf debris acids from Tannin Leaf Decomposition) can shorten the life span of roofing systems on both residential and commercial asphalt shingles as well as other forms of roofing materials as the granules that hold important UV protectors and silica that help to create binding agents are attacked and weakened over time by the root systems of these invasive forms of miniature plant life and other factors.
Most of the Streaking and ugly Staining homeowners and commercial property managers see on shingle roofs are caused by the Blue-Green type of Algae called, technically, Gloeocapsa Magma.
These detrimental roof eating plant life forms live to eat, breed, reproduce, die and then repeat the same process over and over again.
It is the dead carcasses that form the buildup of the blackening of roofs as the cells of the birth, feeding, reproduction, death and reoccurring process, gives way to layer after layer of "husking" or Residual "dead cell buildup" that leaves the nasty look and black conical streaks found commonly on the "wet side" of the roof.
The "WET" part of most roofs is the area that receives the least amount of sun and is typically shaded more of the day than any other areas of a roof which typically sees more dry time.
These shaded or "wet" areas hold moisture and other debris on the roof surfaces, LONGER, and this "bed" of warm, wet, limestone fertilized roofing along with additional roof debris, such as leaves and or pine straw can usually be the first area of a roof affected by roof algae.
Unfortunately, the modern roofing materials available in the last 20 years or so have made this roof algae a problem that is reaching epidemic proportions around the USA, Europe and the world.
One CULPRIT of this growing Algae problem which owes its undeserved fame to is from manufacturers use of Algae's main snack food, which is the mineral, LIME, which is naturally occurring and, as such, in nature poses no serious threat.
Once, however, roofing manufacturers started to add this material (Crushed Limestone) to be used as a filler to extend the manufacturing process of petroleum based roofing materials, this has caused the Algae to seek out and feed on it's preferred snack food, in the worst of places, which is on the asphalt roofing surfaces of homes and business.
Many of the Roofs installed in the last 20-30 years have an abundance of crushed Limestone contained within them.
And as the Gloeocapsa Magma algae finds its way onto one roof in a neighborhood, and starts to feed and make a new home, since it is an airborne spore, it can "Roof Jump" and SPREAD, depositing itself on other roofs in a neighborhood or community creating epidemic outbreaks in more and more areas, both in rural as well as large towns, cities and communities around the country.
A-1 specializes in cleaning roofs.
Visit out website on the internet at www.A-1ConstructionCleaning.com
A-1 use's a technique called soft washing to ensure that your roof's manufacturer's warranty is not imperiled.
When we get done cleaning your roof, the difference will be remarkable.
Any mold, mildew, algae, and other debris will be gone, and the original color of your roof will be restored.
To learn much more about roof cleaning in general and how the professionals of A-1 properly prepare your home or business landscape and property exterior for a SAFE, effective, Non Pressure Roof Cleaning please visit Roof Cleaning Institute Of America
Monday, May 4, 2009
Roof Cleaning North Port FL 34290
www.A-1ConstructionCleaning.com
Safe No Pressure Roof Cleaning North Port FL 34290
One of the biggest eye sores and curb appeal killers is roof algae. Roof algae appear as black stains or streaks on your roof’s shingles. It can really take away from the beauty of an otherwise gorgeous Florida home. So what can be done about these unsightly black streaks on your Florida Roof? We will answer this question and some of the other most frequently asked questions about roof cleaning.
Q: Can this roof algae be removed?
Safe No Pressure Roof Cleaning North Port FL 34290
One of the biggest eye sores and curb appeal killers is roof algae. Roof algae appear as black stains or streaks on your roof’s shingles. It can really take away from the beauty of an otherwise gorgeous Florida home. So what can be done about these unsightly black streaks on your Florida Roof? We will answer this question and some of the other most frequently asked questions about roof cleaning.
Q: Can this roof algae be removed?
A: The good news is yes. Roof cleaning is a service offered by some professional roof cleaning companies. The roof alga can be killed and removed safely to restore your roof’s appearance.
Q: Will cleaning my roof damage the shingles?
A: When the wrong cleaning methods are used, the answer is yes. Inexperienced Roof Cleaning contractors or home owners can easily damage shingles by removing excessive amounts of shingle granules, which are there to protect the shingles. The main culprit of roof cleaning damage is using too much water pressure to blast the shingles clean. Never allow a pressure washer to be used on your roof!
Q: So, how can the shingles be cleaned without causing damage to the roof?
A: By using the low pressure methods recommended by the shingle manufacturers themselves. The Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association, GAF, and Owens Corning have all suggested roof cleaning methods and solutions to clean Florida area roofs suffering from roof algae. They recommend using a low pressure chemical roof cleaning application followed by a low pressure rinse.
Q: What is the solution that will be used on my shingles?
A: The proper cleaning solution that is recommended by ARMA, GAF, and Owens Corning is a bleach- based roof cleaner. This type of roof cleaner is effective in killing the algae when applied with out pressure. A light garden hose rinse is then needed to wash the dead algae off the roof to restore its original appearance.
Q: Do some of the other lye or sodium hydroxide-based roof cleaners work well?
A: Unfortunately, they do not. The shingle manufacturers do not recommend these roof cleaning products because they are not very effective. They only work when used in conjunction with excessive pressure from a pressure washer, which leads to lessened longevity of the roof. When not used with pressure, some of these products even state on the label that the roof may take 2-3 months to begin appearing clean after an application, and in some cases more than one roof cleaning application is necessary.
Q: Will the bleach-based products harm my landscaping?
A: It can when handled improperly; after all, roof algae are plants. You’ve probably used bleach before when doing laundry, right? Would you give the same gallon jug of bleach to a 4 year-old and tell them to do the whites with it? Of course you wouldn’t; because in the wrong hands it can be harmful either to them or your clothes. Well, it’s the same thing with roof cleaning. This is why it is important to let a roof cleaning professional clean the roof for you. They will know how to handle the cleaner to protect themselves and your property from damage.
Q: How long will my roof stay clean?
A: There are some biocides and sealers on the market that claim to keep the algae away for good, but their test results are very limited so no one really knows. The best thing to do after getting your roof cleaned is to sign up on A-1 Construction Cleaning's maintenance plan. For a fraction of the original roof cleaning cost, they will come out every year or two and give your roof a maintenance coat so the algae doesn’t return.
Q: When I do get a new roof, are algae-resistant shingles effective in Florida?
A: Well, they call them algae-resistant (not algae-proof) for one simple reason; they help in eradicating the roof algae problem but they aren’t a full proof answer (not yet anyway). As a Florida roof cleaning contractor, I have seen algae-resistant shingles suffering from roof algae, so a low pressure roof cleaning was still necessary.
Learn more about roof cleaning and how to clean shingles at the Roof Cleaning Institute Of America
Q: When I do get a new roof, are algae-resistant shingles effective?
A: Well, they call them algae-resistant (not algae-proof) for one simple reason; they help in eradicating the roof algae problem but they aren’t a full proof answer (not yet anyway). As a roof cleaning contractor, I have seen algae-resistant shingles suffering from roof algae, so a low pressure roof cleaning was still necessary.
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