Will roof cleaning extend the life of a roof?

Answer: It depends on the type of roof and type of cleaning
Explanation: It depends on the shape the roof material is in and how long it's been since last cleaned

Answer: It depends on the type of roof and type of cleaning
Explanation: Allowing vegetation to collect on a roof is never good. Pressure washing Asphalt shingle removes too much of the mineral surface to make it beneficial. Using chlorine products on anything galvanized will start an oxidative reaction that will never stop. It is best to keep overhanging trees and branches clear of your roof.

Answer: Yes
Explanation: Roof staining organisms such as algae, lichens and moss feed off the organic material in shingles. In other words, they eat the roof. The longer they go untreated, the more damage they will cause.

Answer: Yes
Explanation: Will lower the temperature of the underlayment under the roof tile.

Answer: Yes
Explanation: A dirty roof is not only unsightly, it can void your warranty, threaten your homeowners insurance policy and cost you money by shortening the life of your roof.

Answer: Yes
Explanation: debris should be removed periodically to prevent premature aging

Answer: It depends on the type of roof and type of cleaning
Explanation: Roof cleaning can sometimes be detrimental to the life of the roof depending on chemicals and pressure. We do not recommend or provide this service

Answer: It depends on the type of roof and type of cleaning
Explanation: Cleaning fiberglass shingles can remove some of the surface area. Making the life of the roof shorter

Answer: Yes
Explanation: maintaining a clean roof will extended the lifetime. mold or algea will eat away at the roof if left for too long.

Answer: No
Explanation: Roof cleaning is primary for cosmetic purposes. It is important never to wash an asphalt roof with a power or pressure washer as that can remove the granules and significantly reduce the life of your roof.

Answer: Yes
Explanation: Keeping debris from roof as we do with gutters and drains absolutely maintain the life of your roof.

Answer: It depends on the type of roof and type of cleaning
Explanation: It is important to remove the tree limbs and leafs from your roof so they don't damage the shingles. Now would I let a person on my roof to "clean" the dirt and streaks? My answer is no. You don't want to loosen the granules of the roof anymore than what mother nature already does.

Answer: Yes
Explanation: Roof cleaning can extend the life of your roof by removing fungus that can cause granule loss. Granule loss will cause your roof to deteriorate at a rapid rate by exposing the product under the granule's to direct sunlight. The granule is put on the shingle not just for cosmetic reasons it's main function is to protect the bitumen from ultraviolet ray's (sunlight) that will cause degradation

Answer: It depends on the type of roof and type of cleaning
Explanation: Yes cleaning certain types of roofing systems can extend the life of your roof to a certain extent, but typically roofing systems are replaced due to hail or heavy winds from storms. In these cases cleaning your roofing system will have no impact on the life of your roof.

Answer: Yes
Explanation: Dirt, grime, mold, and algae will shorten the life of your roof

Answer: Yes
Explanation: Moss and algae retain water and multiply on the roof surface, lift shingles, causing leaks and rot and undermining the roof structure.

Answer: It depends on the type of roof and type of cleaning
Explanation: In most cases people consider that their roof is old or needs replacement eventhough it is just dirty. But when it comes to extending the life of the roof it depends on what is on the roof. If it is just dirt it will not necessarily extend the life of the roof. If it is growth on the roof that would degrade the material then yes it would extend the life of the roof.

Answer: It depends on the type of roof and type of cleaning
Explanation: All roof materials have a life expectancy which is printed on the material.

Answer: Yes
Explanation: I sincerely believe that when we are cleaning someone’s roof, we are in fact saving them far more money than we are charging them. Why? Because besides removing the dark stains and lowering the temperature in their attic, we are removing the decomposers on their roofs and dramatically extending the service life of their roofing system.

Answer: It depends on the type of roof and type of cleaning
Explanation: If the roof is a TPO or EPDM flat roof then cleaning and maintaining them will extend the life of the roof. If your roof is a pitch asphalt shingle roof it does not need cleaning. Regular maintenance on all flat roofs will be very helpful to the long Jevity of your roof.

Answer: It depends on the type of roof and type of cleaning
Explanation: Not all roofs are equal, it also depends on what material your roof is composed of.

Answer: It depends on the type of roof and type of cleaning
Explanation: If you have an asphalt roof improperly cleaned if could damage the shingles and cause premature failure of the shingles

Answer: It depends on the type of roof and type of cleaning
Explanation: Just because you have cleaned your roof that is only the first step if the roof is under 10 years old in most cases yes it will extend the life yes but like all things it only has so much life befor needing replaced

Answer: Yes
Explanation: Yes. The algae is growing from within the shingles & over time will push the granules from there binding chemical. This is the number cause for premature roof replacement. Roof cleaning can save your thousands in replacement cost.

Answer: Yes
Explanation: A clean roof is a healthy roof. Live organic material on your roof feeds on your roofs shingles. This is not only unsightly, it is also quite harmful and will ultimately lead to premature shingle failure.

Answer: Yes
Explanation: Keep build up off

Answer: Yes
Explanation: Keep your roof free of debris and the roof will dry out quickly and this will prevent the bacteria growth that causes the life of a roof to diminish.

Answer: No
Explanation: The roof aglae will be removed and the color restored, but the lifespan of the shingles remain the same.

Answer: Yes
Explanation: Because you can find things wrong and fix before big problem

Answer: No
Explanation: It's just cosmetic

Answer: Yes
Explanation: Bacteria growth on your roof can deteriorate shingles and shorten the life expectancy of the roof.

Answer: Yes
Explanation: If have trees and other landscape that deposits biologic debris on your roof, you must remove it. Cleaning the roof is required by your roofing manufacture to keep the warranty intact. Roof maintenance and cleaning will keep your roof's components in good working order for years to come.

Answer: It depends on the type of roof and type of cleaning
Explanation: It really depends on the type of roof and whats on the roof. The streaks on roofs is actually called gloeocapsa magma. If left untreated it turns into a breeding ground for algae and lichen which can grow under the shingles and "raise them up" which can be detrimental to the life of your roof.

Answer: It depends on the type of roof and type of cleaning
Explanation: While cleaning your roof can extend the life of shingles, if done improperly it could reduce the life of shingles. It must be done in a way that limits the loss of granules and does not lift shingles breaking their seal.

Answer: Yes
Explanation: the algae, fungus and moss that grows can cause premature roof granule loss, and shorten roof shingle life.

Answer: It depends on the type of roof and type of cleaning
Explanation: Flat, shingles, commercial, residential etc

Answer: Yes
Explanation: Yes the build up of leaves ,debris,mold and algae can greatly effect the performance and integrity of your roof.

Answer: It depends on the type of roof and type of cleaning
Explanation: Any type of leaves or debris can damage any type of roofing material like stain or warp color.

Answer: Yes
Explanation: Removes mold and alge.

Answer: No
Explanation: No it removed the granules thus speeding up the aging process of the roof.

Answer: Yes
Explanation: Debris, algae moss etc will break down the shingle covering causing faster failure

Answer: Yes
Explanation: Proper cleaning will extend the life of your roof.

Answer: Yes
Explanation: It will prevent debris from building up in between the shingles. Debris build up lifts and perpetrates shingles making them more likely to break or blow off.