Does your roof need to be cleaned? Is your first instinct to search for pressure washers in your area?
While our team does offer pressure washing services, we also like to be transparent with our customers. And a large misconception is that pressure washers are the best way to clean your roof. This leads many DIY cleaners into dangerous situations, either for their roofs or themselves.
When a professional cleans your roof, they will power wash it, not pressure wash it. A power wash is more gentle and won’t hurt your roof.
Keep reading to learn about pressure washing your roof and why it’s best to leave the job to us!
Why Not To Pressure Wash Your Roof
Never use pressurized water on shingle roofs. Whether shingle or tile, most experts don’t recommend pressure washing your roof because the water pressure can cause more harm than good.
Even if there are particularly bothersome stains like mold or moss, pressure washing still probably isn’t the answer. Instead, it’s best to clean at low pressure with blends of detergents and soap at high volume. This will kill the stain without damaging or removing the asphalt granules that are on the shingles. If the granules get removed, the lifespan of your roof will lessen.
Professionals know when to pressure wash and when to power wash a surface. They both have vastly different effects and uses. This is one of many reasons that it’s best to leave this job to the professionals.
Can You Use a Pressure Washer on a Roof?
While you or your contractor may choose to act differently, our experts don’t believe that pressure washing a roof is the best choice. Instead, power washing at a low pressure with proper cleaning chemicals is your best option.
By using a soft wash approach, you can get a safe application of cleaners that won’t damage your roof while still killing all the mold. It will also help the mold naturally weather off instead of relying on damaging water pressure.
Our soft washes use the highest quality cleaning agents and are sure to make your roof look brand new.
Why Power Wash?
When you power wash your roof, you may be extending its longevity while also increasing your house’s curb appeal. Nothing is worse than a dirty roof that doesn’t match how clean the rest of the home is.
As a side note, it’s important to know the difference between a roof that simply needs to be cleaned and one that needs a full replacement. Our team can help you make that distinction!
What Are the Best Practices To Wash Your Roof?
Roof cleaning should be done when necessary to keep your home looking nice as well as to maintain your roof.
Regardless of if you hire someone to clean your roof or if you do it yourself, it’s of the utmost importance to be sure that you don’t hurt your roof, house, surroundings, or- most importantly- other people or yourself.
Be sure that the ladders are set up correctly and that your equipment won’t throw you off balance. When you spray the shingles on the roof, point the water down so it runs off the shingles. If you point it up, it will rip off the shingles.
Ultimately, it’s best to let professionals clean your roof so that you and your roof don’t get hurt. We know the best way to clean your roof, and have the correct gear and training to get it done right.
When Should You Have Your Roof Cleaned?
When your roof should be cleaned depends on the climate of where you live. You want to be sure that your roof will stay dry for a couple of days after it gets cleaned.
This means that your roof should be cleaned during the driest season of the year, whatever that means for your microclimate.
The best time of year for pressure washing in Long Island is usually between the late spring and early fall.
How Often Should Your Roof Be Pressure Washed?
Your roof shouldn’t need to be cleaned all that often, especially if done correctly by professionals. Good roof cleanings can last anywhere from three to six years before having to be redone (depending on your environment).
If your roof tends to get dirty very quickly and you want to get it washed more often, that’s fine. But it shouldn’t need to be washed more than once or twice a year and only when the weather is dry.
This is another reason professionals are the best way to go: you’ll need to wash your roof less often because the job will be done right.
Although cleaning your roof isn’t usually a necessity, your home can become an eyesore for the neighborhood if it’s not kept up with.
If you must DIY the job, you might be able to get away with using a leaf blower to get rid of leaves, dirt, loose moss, and other debris. Garden spray nozzles and nontoxic chemicals can also help.
Contact Our Power Washers Today
Did you find us by Googling “Pressure washing services near me”? Aren’t you glad you did?
We specialize in both pressure washing and soft-washing, so we can get the job done right no matter what part of your house we’re cleaning.
Our equipment is high-tech and, using professional cleaning agents, we’re happy to fix up your driveway’s appearance, revitalize your deck, and make your gutters sparkle.
Call Majestic Windows and Exterior Cleaning today at 631-421-2295 to get your roof cleaned- the right way!