Cleaning your roof regularly will extend the lifespan of your shingles or other roofing materials. In contrast to algae, asphalt shingles are susceptible to damage from moss. If moss is present during windy weather, the edges of the shingles can curl upward, making them more likely to blow off. You won’t damage your shingles if they are exposed to algae, but they may lose performance substantially. A reflective or calm roof is particularly effective in this regard. In addition to compromising the reflective properties of the top, black algae will also interfere with the visibility of the top.

Knoxville Gutter Cleaners does not recommend you perform roof cleaning on your own. Roof cleaning can also damage nearby garden plants or vegetation, especially if bleach is used as a cleaning product. To prevent nearby plants from being damaged by chemicals, as your roofing contractor, we will water and cover any nearby plants while cleaning your roof.

The Cleaning Of Roofs

A roof cleaning procedure removes and kills algae and moss growth. Chlorine bleach is effective at killing algae and moss spores. The same kind of bleach is used for whitening clothes and cleaning toilets. Adding bleach to the water in a 1:1 ratio is recommended by Knoxville Gutter Cleaners for properly cleaning a roof. The force of the water can damage asphalt shingles if pressure washers are used too often, which is why pressure washers should not be used on asphalt shingles.

If the bleach solution has been sitting on the roof surface for more than 20 minutes, the rooftop should be rinsed with clean water. Any remaining algae on the roof should be removed by a few rain showers. It might also be possible to remove any mess left behind by blowing it away with a leaf blower.