Many expert roof cleaning services state that they feel working with a pressure washer to clean a roof will damage the shingles due to the water being pumped at high pressure. If you use the following tips to clean your roof with a pressure washer it will be safe to do so and will help you to get rid of algae and moss from the roof quicker than anything else can. Make sure that the cleaner you are using on your roof is eco-friendly. If you have shrubs or flowers around your home, you want to make sure that when the cleaner flows off the roof that it does not hurt or kill them or the grass.
One important thing to remember is never to use the pressure washer at the highest setting. Yes, you can blast away the algae and moss faster, but you could end up blasting away all the shingles on your roof too. Use the low setting and it will ensure that your shingles will stay on the roof but the algae and mold will be washed away. Pressure washing your roof needs to be done the correct way because if not you could end up with water under your roof shingles. Make sure that you pressure wash at an angle so the water will run downward towards the edge of the roof. If the water goes under your roof shingles, it could cause your roof to leak.
Your roofing shingles are fragile to start with but after pounding them with three hundred psi of water from the pressure washer, they become even more fragile. When on your roof be very careful where you are walking, trying to avoid any place you have not already washed. Make sure that you are stepping only on the rafters or support beams of the roof. When stepping on the shingles, step lightly to avoid breaking any of them. You should also make sure that you never stand on the peak of your roof.
Do not pressure wash when standing on the ladder because you may become overbalanced from the pressure pumping through the wand. You could end up falling from the ladder causing a serious, or even fatal, accident. When on the slippery roof make sure that you are wearing shoes that have slip resistant soles so you do not slide off.
If you do not feel that you can clean your roof yourself then hire a professional pressure roof cleaning service to do the job. They know what eco-friendly cleaners to use and have the correct equipment.
John Gillies
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