The roof of any building is a very important part of the structure and it is one of the most important and most vulnerable parts of the exterior of a building. It takes the brunt of the suns heat, rain, hail and snow and the exposure to these elements can cause negative effects on the roof. No matter the quality of the material your roof is made from, you cannot stop the growth of moulds, mosses, algae and various other materials that can build up over time and cause the shingles and other parts of the roof to start to rot. All of these things can be avoided with proper maintenance of the roof. Pressure washing of the roof is one of the ways to maintain the roof properly and this should be done at least twice a year. Pressure washing helps to keep your roof in proper shape and wash away many of the harmful substances glued to the roof.
WHAT IS PRESSURE WASHING?
This is using high water pressure to forcefully remove or clean mosses, debris, mildew, dried leaf and other substances that could be stuck to the surface of your roof. That is why it is called 'pressure washing'. When you pressure wash it uses a wand that expels water at 2,500 PSI (pounds per square inch) or more! That's enough to get anything off your roof. It is very effective but it does have its risks. When pressure washing it is advisable to avoid soft surfaces as it can cause rust and strip away valuable covering from your roof. It can cause serious damage to your roof if not done properly.
WHAT ARE THE STEPS TO PRESSURE WASHING A ROOF?
Here are the steps are taken to pressure wash your roof:
-Preparing the roof
-Application of detergent to soften and penetrate the roof and all that is stuck to it.
-If you have plants around the house, wet them thoroughly.
-Cover all flowers and plants that are sensitive properly.
-Wet the roof and you can begin to spray it.
-Spray the roof in sections.
-Always pressure wash your roof from a lofty position.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF PRESSURE WASHING A ROOF?
-Pressure washing your roof will save you money it will cost to replace the entire roof if the organic substance eats at it.
-It reduces energy costs.
-Pressure washing your roof improves the general exterior appearance of your house. When dangerous surface sticking elements such as mosses, algae and the likes eats at your roof, it makes the exterior of your home look pitiful and downgrades the value of your home and the design.
-Pressure washing your roof helps to prevent infestations. The harmful germs that are stuck to your roof can be a breeding ground for more, they may eventually find their way into your home and make you, your family, plants and pets sick. Pressure washing your roof prevents this.
-When you pressure wash your roof, it helps in lengthening the longevity of your roof.
CONCLUSION
If you are not confident in your ability to pressure wash your roof, get a professional to help you with it.