Your home’s roof is subjected to extreme climatic elements such as sunshine, heat, and rain on a regular basis. All of these factors might cause your roof to discolor. When this is combined with mildew, algae, and mold development, your roof takes on an unattractive aspect. Not only can this make your roof seem unattractive, but it may also decrease its life.
The formation of algae on your roof can also encourage the growth of moss and lichens, which often flourish in the edges and gullets of your roof’s shingles. By retaining moisture and water, both will keep your roof wet. They can cause your roof’s edges to pull up, making it exposed to leaks and wind damage. This is why it is important to do regular roof cleanings or hire a professional Kingwood roofing service to do so.
You have no control over the environmental conditions, but you can control the mold, algae, and mildew. You may clean your roof without using any force. Before you begin, gather the following items: a broom for washing the roof surface, a garden hose, and a cleaning solution. You may use a professional cleaner or create your own with three parts water and one part chlorine bleach. You may boost the degreasing effectiveness of the mixture by adding a cup of powdered detergent.
Before you climb on the roof to spray the mixture, make sure you’re wearing slip-resistant shoes, goggles, and gloves to keep your hands and eyes safe. A strong ladder will also be required to get up and down from the roof. Once everything is set, pour the liquid into a pump sprayer and begin soaking your roof.
Work in portions while standing at the apex of your roof. Begin from the bottom and gradually work your way up. By doing so, you may avoid standing on wet shingles, which can be quite slippery. After spraying an area, keep it on for at least twenty minutes.
To remove dirt, mold, mildew, and algae from the dirtier sections of your roof, use a brush to clean the area. Make cautious not to scrape the area too hard, since this might harm the granular surface of the shingle. After the cleaning solution has been on for the specified amount of time, rinse it with the garden hose. It is critical that all of the cleaning solutions are washed away since it might harm your clean roof.
If all of this sounds over your head and you want assistance from a top-notch Kingwood roofer, contact Wesco Roofing. for a free inspection and estimate at (281) 359-1122.