Roof Soft Washing
Roof Soft Washing
The black streaks that collect on your roof are an infestation of organic based life forms known as Gloeocapsa Magma. GM is a species of airborne cyanobacteria and its presence on your roof indicates the start of a 5 Stage Infestation! As the GM spore lands on your roof it starts a small colony which is a STAGE 1 INFESTATION also known as COLONIZATION. In STAGE 2 INFESTATION, known as MATTING, the colony spreads and you start to see higher concentrations of the black streaks usually on the north side of the roof where there is less light. In STAGE 3 INFESTATION, all four sides of the roof are infested! STAGE 4 INFESTATION is known as IMPACTING and your roof begins to deteriorate. STAGE 5 is the final stage, the stage of DESTRUCTION, where you will see lichen. Lichen is a combination of algae and fungus that is acidic and penetrates roof shingles.
So WHY IS THIS IMPORTANT and what does it mean for you as a homeowner or business owner? Not only does it have a highly visible impact on your property esthetically, but can also cause the following problems
- 1. Infested roofs are targeted by the Insurance Industry and can be grounds to have your insurance cancelled!
- 2. In many cases it can Negate the Roof Manufacturer’s Warranty!
- 3. Will severely damage the roof!
WHAT IS THE VALUE OF A SOFT WASH ROOF CLEANING?
- Essential to maintain manufacturer’s warranty/home-owners insurance!
- Extends service life of your roof. Average replacement cost is $15,000-$20,000!
- Energy Savings $$$. A cleaner roof is more reflective = as much as 40% energy cost savings!
- Health of your family. Avoid tracking spores that fell on ground into your home!
- Aesthetics = Improved curb appeal and value to your home, especially to prep it for selling!
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