Is it safe to pressure wash an asphalt shingle roof?

Answer: No
Explanation: Pressure washing can loosen shingles and seriously damage the roof.

Answer: No
Explanation: Pressure washing an Asphalt shingle roof can harm the shingles. Soft-washing a foof is the preferred method.

Answer: No
Explanation: You should never use pressure on a shingle roof

Answer: No
Explanation: I would prefer to soft wash a roof I honestly do like using high pressure to minimize damage

Answer: In most cases
Explanation: I don't see a problem with it

Answer: In some cases
Explanation: Asphalt Shingle Roofs are Recommended by • Arma • The Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Quidlines for Cleaning to Clean with Bleach and Low Volume Pressure Cleaning . In Recent Years Higher Consintration of Cleaners ( mix) & Higher Volume G.P.M Pumps Can be Sprayed and Rinsed in a Shorter Time Period with Great Results ( SOFT WASHING )

Answer: In some cases
Explanation: Depends on the situation

Answer: In most cases
Explanation: When doing house and roof washing, it is best to do soft washing. This is a lower pressure style( usually 300-800 psi) of pressure washing.

Answer: In most cases
Explanation: In most cases it is not only safe but recommended to wash asphalt shingles. It MUST be done by a professional who is experienced and knows what he is doing. Don't be afraid to ask questions. By properly washing shingles you can extend the life of your roof or the opposite if done improperly.

Answer: In most cases
Explanation: Sometimes

Answer: No
Explanation: Softeash only

Answer: In most cases
Explanation: It is safe to soft-wash asphalt shingle roofs as long as you do not use too much pressure. The cleaning solutions need to do all the work.

Answer: No
Explanation: This can cause leaks in the roof.

Answer: In some cases
Explanation: Pressure washing an asphalt shingle roof requires the overall integrity of the shingles to be in good shape with no prior damages from high winds, etc. The usage of a proper cleaning solution made exclusively for asphalt shingle roofing is a must. A solution made with bleach is considered too harsh and can dry out the shingles and make them brittle. When doing power washing on a roof, it is important to use the proper PSI pressure because if done too high it can severely damage the roofing which can lead to the roof leaking and cause considerable damage to the attic area, damage insulation, and leak downwards into the main house area. This can be a very costly mistake.

Answer: No
Explanation: Asphalt shingles should only be washed with soft washing methods at low PSI to protect the shingles - NEVER use high- pressure on an asphalt shingle roof!

Answer: No
Explanation: This type of roofing requires a soft wash procedure coupled with the proper chemicals for cleaning algae and stains. Soft wash is low pressure and high volume application of chemicals followed by a complete rinse. We avoid pressure washing these surfaces to protect the existing aggerate on the surface of the shingle

Answer: No
Explanation: Shingles should only be soft washed.

Answer: In most cases
Explanation: You suppose to soft wash a roof with little pressure and far as chemicals I wouldn’t recommend using any chemicals

Answer: No
Explanation: It could damage your asphalt if you water pressure is concentrated in one spot for too long.

Answer: In some cases
Explanation: Only with soft washing. Using the correct chemicals and very little pressure makes it possible to clean rooftops.

Answer: No
Explanation: No, you can strip away the granules causing premature damage that can lead to leaks and other nuisances. A soft wash would be better fitting, if you must absolutely wash your roof.

Answer: Yes
Explanation: Yes, but . . . you better know what you're doing.

Answer: No
Explanation: Never use a pressure washer on an asphalt roof!

Answer: No
Explanation: It will hurt the life of roof

Answer: No
Explanation: Pressure washing the asphalt shingles will ruin the shingles.

Answer: No
Explanation: Pressure washing a roof will take asphalt of and shorten the life of the roof. We would use dilute bleach and soft wash.

Answer: No
Explanation: Well your never put high pressure on the single , you blow of all the granule

Answer: In some cases
Explanation: In some cases if you are knocking off moss. Otherwise chemical application is enough.

Answer: No
Explanation: It will ruin shingles. It is better to soft wash roofs

Answer: No
Explanation: Pressure washing asphalt shingle will shave years off the life of your roof life.

Answer: In some cases
Explanation: Condition of the shingles themselves will dictate if they can be cleaned.

Answer: Yes
Explanation: We use a soft wash system which will not damage your shingles and we leave a coating on it to keep mold away longer

Answer: No
Explanation: You need a roof cleaning attachment. I use a chemical with a mixture based on how dirty the roof is, then I soft wash with my second story nozzle for the wand I’m using.

Answer: In most cases
Explanation: I would say yes 95 % of the time,unless there is significate damage or there is a leak or mildew on the roof.

Answer: No
Explanation: It is simply not safe and will cause more harm than good.

Answer: No
Explanation: The shingles will fly off faster than justin beiber's skirt.

Answer: No
Explanation: Never power wash, the only safe and effective way to clean roof is a soft wash roof cleaning.

Answer: In some cases
Explanation: Lower pressure and higher volume of heated wash water can remove stubborn growth without damaging the shingle

Answer: No
Explanation: Absolutely not, it will void any roof warranty, high chance of roofing damages, and could leave very severe leaks. Low-pressurized roof cleaning is what must be done for any roof cleaning, which is what we specialize in.

Answer: In most cases
Explanation: If a roof is super heavy with moss you lose a lot of roof gravel because the moss has eaten/loosened them. In most cases as long a chemical is the correct strength (I use a hydrogen peroxide-based roof cleaning solution)and washer pressure is correct. it is safe to use a pressure washer to remove stubborn black mold etc... stains.

Answer: In most cases
Explanation: Only if you use "soft wash" technique

Answer: In some cases
Explanation: As long as you dont get to close to the shingle, or else you will damage the roof permanently.

Answer: No
Explanation: High pressure should never be used on an asphalt shingle roof, or any other type of roof. Using high pressure can remove the aggregate from the asphalt shingle leaving them unprotected from the elements. Using pressure on roofing materials is a sure way to cause decrease the life of your roof and could cause leaking. If you have a roof that has growth on it like moss, algae or lichen these can be safety removed with proven soft washing processes that can be done safely from the ground or a ladder.

Answer: No
Explanation: Never, ever under any circumstances pressure wash your roof shingles on your own or pay a company to do so. Sure, it's tempting to want to get any moss, algae, dirt, etc. off of your roofing shingles. But pressure washing your asphalt roof will do more harm than good.

Answer: No
Explanation: Pressure washing should only be done on hard surfaces. Concrete, wood, metal are most popular. We would not recommend pressure washing asphalt shingles. You should just replace them with new shingles if damaged. If just dirty use a cleaner and low pressure water.

Answer: No
Explanation: Pressure washing is one of the worst possible things you can do to a roof. The pressure will most likely damage the shingles. The proper way to clean an asphalt roof is by applying the proper cleaning agents and rinsing with high volumes of water at a very low pressure. Most refer to this method as soft washing. It is the same method we use for all of our house washes. It ensures a delicate but extremely efficient clean.

Answer: No
Explanation: Can affect the integrity of the roof

Answer: No
Explanation: Pressure and roofs should not go together. we offer a soft wash service to get any roof cleaned from mold and mildew.

Answer: No
Explanation: Not at all no roof should be high pressure washed. Soft washed with proper chemicals and rinse and soaking is needed.

Answer: In some cases
Explanation: I’m some cases it’s not safe because you really don’t know the damage to the roof that was already created and if your your washing the roof ,use a soft wash that way you don’t damage the shingles.

Answer: No
Explanation: Only soft washing is recommend as high pressure will damage shingles

Answer: No
Explanation: Not Recommended because the water pressure can easily dislodge granules which shortens the life of the roof

Answer: No
Explanation: No it is too brittle to handle the heat and pressure

Answer: No
Explanation: Low pressure only

Answer: No
Explanation: Shingle roof needs a mix of low pressure and chemicals .

Answer: No
Explanation: Shingle roofs should never be pressure washed. In a best case scenario pressure washers will remove the limestone granulas in the shingles. Pressure washers are more than capable of tearing or completely removing shingles from your roof. Our soft wash processes are recommended by shingle manufacturers as the only way to effectively clean your shingle roof with out damaging it.

Answer: Not sure
Explanation: I Don't Do Roofs At The Present Time

Answer: No
Explanation: If anything, you would have areas that needs to be patched up do to weather tear & ware.

Answer: In some cases
Explanation: As long as you dont use high pressures

Answer: No
Explanation: gravel will come off shingles

Answer: No
Explanation: The shingles could be damaged

Answer: No
Explanation: Pressure cleaning asphalt shingle roofs will not only void your warranty. It also damages the Shingle by removing the granules, thus leaving no protection. I only use a proved methods set forth buy the Shingle manufacturers!

Answer: No
Explanation: soft wash

Answer: No
Explanation: will rip off the texture

Answer: In some cases
Explanation: I wouldn't recommend it, because of the possibility of damage to the shingles, but a light wash could be done as long as the roof is relatively new.

Answer: No
Explanation: Pressure washing will take the granules off and by doing so will reduce the lifespan of the roof

Answer: In some cases
Explanation: My general liability insurance does not cover roof cleaning.

Answer: No
Explanation: I would not recommend it it will wash off all the granuals over time reducing the life of the roof

Answer: No
Explanation: You could tear the shingles with to high of pressure.

Answer: No
Explanation: It will release the coating on shingles affecting the integrity

Answer: Not sure
Explanation: I don't pressure wash roofs

Answer: No
Explanation: Pressure washing should never be done on an asphalt shingle roof. The pressure WILL blow of a significant portion of the granules which are a vital part of protection for your roof. Power washing at low pressure and chemical washing are the preferred methid for Asphalt shingled roofs.

Answer: Not sure
Explanation: I don't think so but there might be a special circumstance that it might work.

Answer: In some cases
Explanation: Depending on the condition of t h e roof

Answer: Yes
Explanation: If u are careful don't get to close u will tears jingle up