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Published November 20
Moss and algae covered rooftops are quite a common sight in Sydney. There is generally more algae and moss on rooftops in locations with low dampness, and that’s mostly because dampness supports the growth of these things.
These things make an impression that the rooftop has been neglected for quite a long time, and they eventually decrease the value and appeal of your house. The growth begins as dark strips and can spread quite quickly.
These unwanted growths warm damage asphalt shingled rooftops, but since they look so ugly, most people prefer to expel such growth.
Rooftop cleaning is an unsafe job and should be done by cleaning experts only. DIY (Do It Yourself) tasks may encounter various difficulties at rooftops in dangerous conditions, and they need to stay extremely alert while trying to clean a rooftop on their own. In spite of the fact that cleaning a rooftop effectively expels most algae and moss, these might return inside a couple of months.
A few homeowners in Sydney utilise a power washer to clean their rooftops. Some people raise doubts about whether power washing asphalt shingles can them the shingles or cause leaks. If performed by an expert with proper care, a power washing once a year won’t harm a shingled rooftop.
The issue is that numerous homeowners who choose power wash don’t do it properly, and they allow water to get under the shingles and leak inside the house.
Further, unless pointed in a descending way, the force of this technique can make the shingles break or become loose. If held in a descending direction and no less than six inches far from the surface of the shingles, power washing wouldn’t harm your rooftop.
Remember, power washing done more than twice a year by the inexperienced homeowner can damage or shorten the life of asphalt shingles.
Just like all the other rooftop related tasks, having effective safety precautions is quite important. If it’s possible, try not to work alone and get someone to stay on the ground, while you’re on top of the roof. Here are a few things that you need to ensure:
It’s better to leave all this risky work for professional offering services of Roof cleaning in Sydney.
The best option for safely cleaning any roof is by washing it with a cleaning product and garden hose. There are a few items available particularly made to expel algae stains from rooftops. You need to follow the directions written at the back before using these products.
For a professional residential and commercial cleaning service in Sydney, contact us for a free quote. We guarantee to do a thorough clean and the head technician on your job will always have vocational training in the service being rendered.
