Have you noticed recently that your roof is dirty and maybe starting to look like something that has been left in the refrigerator a little too long? All that dirt and moss isn't just an eye sore, it is damaging your roof. Dirt can cause you rooftop to stop absorbing and reflecting away heat properly which can damage your shingles. As well moss and algae growth can damage shingles and remove the granules which protect your shingles from damage.

Not sure if your roof is at risk, there are a couple ways to check and see. The first way is to check the gutters, the more granules in the gutters the more damage your shingles are taking. Another way is to take a board and wrap some tape around one end so that the sticky side is out and press it against some shingles to see how many granules come lose. If you notice the areas with dirt and growth lose more granules then other areas.

Still not sure you should clean your roof or not, here is a list of some reasons why you should:

1. Prolongs shingle life
2. Makes ugly roof stains vanish
3. Lowers utility bills
4. Reduces airborne allergens helping allergy sufferers
5. Inexpensive, fast, dramatic home Improvement
6. Helps resale value/ property value
7. Improves drinking water for cistern users
8. Puts doubts about your roof to rest for potential homebuyers and home inspectors
9. Cheaper than a new roof
10. "Extreme Makeover" for your roof improves curb appeal


Please note that getting on your own roof if you do not have experience in rooftop work can be dangerous. There are many companies out there that specialize in (http://cnc-construction.biz/) rooftop cleaning and you should leave that work to professionals.

Roof Cleaning Products

I highly recommend looking into a product called Roof Reviver. It is specifically designed to clean roofs and remove the dirt and growth from rooftops. I am sure there are (http://cnc-construction.biz/) rooftop cleaning specialists in your area that use this product, just make a few phone calls and find out who.

Roof Reviver can, in most cases, restore you rooftop to like new condition with only one application. This will add years to your roof and make your house look much more attractive. If you are looking to sell your home soon this can also increase the selling points of your home. This is due to the fact that the buyers know that they will not need to have the roof replaced as it is clean and growth free. Once you roof is clean and great looking I also recommend getting it rinsed once a year to continue to keep it clean. This will greatly increase the life of your shingles and help save you the money of having your roof replaced before it needed to be.

Benefits of a Clean Roof

Roof stains can cause your roof to hold in more heat due to the darkening effect of the stains, as much as a 25 degree increase. This heat increase can shorten shingle life, increase your cooling bills, and increase personal discomfort in your home.

A dirty roof can make it much harder to sell your home when that time comes. A functional, yet badly stained roof can make home-buyers, real-estate agents, and home inspectors doubtful of the roofs reliability and may cause them to want it to be replaced even though it is a perfectly good roof, which is stained. Therefore getting your roof cleaned before putting it on the market can actually save you money.

Also it just makes your home look much better. Having all the moss, algae, and stains removed from your roof can increase the look of your home greatly, you may not even notice the effect the stains are having on the appeal of your home, because they have always been there.

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