We specialize in the maintenance of cedar roofs. We are certified by the Sullivan Roof Cleaning cleaning process and cleaning solution.
Homeowners are unaware what is growing/staining thier Slate & Tile roof. What is it you ask? they are algae, mildew, lichen and mold. with our non-pressure roof cleaning process. we can remove all these infestations.
Cedar shakes are organic. Though a resilient material. Being organic they need to be maintained. Over time, like any organic material that are subjected to weather elements, they reach a stage of deterioration. Like UV exposure, moisture and seasonal changes. Which results in moss, mold, mildew, lichen and brown rot fungi. These infestations need to be removed to further preserve the integrity of the cedar shake.
Restore and maintain roof’s natural beauty.
Eradicate damaging and ugly infestations.
Avoid costly premature roof replacement.
No. Pressure washer will require walking on the shakes, which will harm them, and even at its lowest setting will also damage the shakes.
Ugly stains caused by algae growth, lichen, and moss take away your home’s curb appeal. Using our soft wash roof cleaning technique will remove years of infestation growth from your roof. You will see same day results with our non-pressure cleaning process. Maintaining your roof’s natural beauty is an important step in increasing the life of your roof.
Roof maintenance can be compared to cleaning your teeth or changing the oil in a car. Through regular cleaning and maintenance, they will last longer and have less damage. The bottom line is that we are talking about less than 10% of the replacement cost to have your entire roof cleaned. Having that done once every five to seven years will be the difference between having a roof replaced prematurely and having a roof that most likely outlives you or I.
Avoiding walking on a cedar shake roof, other than for repairs.
The proper way to clean a cedar shake roof is from a ladder. By spraying a special formulated solution onto the shakes and then rinsed with a garden hose pressure. Best done by a professional cedar shake roof cleaner. Not DIY recommended.
On average, cedar shakes should be cleaned every 10 ten years. Subjective to the grade of the shakes and the amount of surrounding tree cover.
Without a doubt Maintenance is necessary for your roof. To neglect cleaning your roof means premature replacement. Half-life replacement is something roofing companies love! It is easy business for them, but it costs you, the roof owner, thousands upon thousands more than simply calling someone to have your roof regularly cleaned. Contact us today 828-342-5432
Never seal a cedar shake roof. Cedar shakes need to breathe. They expand and contract in rain conditions. Seal will shorten the lifespan, to the point of premature replacement.
Staining has no real preserve value and can also harm the integrity of shakes, as stated, they need to be able to breathe. Also, if the shakes are not properly cleaned staining can seal the deteriorating infestation within the shakes.
Depending on the grade of the shakes and installation, and if maintained properly, 40 to 60 years.
Maintaining your slate roof’s beauty is a process that can be achieved with our professional roof cleaning service. Contact us today Hometown Roof Cleaning offers a safe and effective non pressure soft wash slate roof cleaning method that will remove algae, moss, and lichen. Not sure whats growing on your roof Contact us today.
Moreover There is no need to replace your slate roof simply because of unsightly stains, algae or moss that have accumulated over time. Without reservation Our softwash roof cleaning is only a fraction of the cost of replacing your slate roof.
Ugly stains caused by algae growth, lichen, and moss will not only take away from your home’s curb appeal, Futhermore it may also cause damage to your roof’s integrity by causing delamination of the slates or lifting of the slates, which can lead to wood deterioration of the wood beneath the slate roof.
Extreme care must be taken when working with slate. Even though it is a type of stone, slate can very easily be damaged. We recommend you contact us leave it to professionals who are experienced in restoring natural slate roofs.
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william@hometownroofcleaning.biz
3598 SC-11 Suite 118, Travelers Rest, SC 29690
(828)342-5432