http://kchcleaningcompany.nz en-nz KCH Cleaning Company 30 Sat, 20 Apr 2024 15:04:54 +1200 daily 1 https://www.website.world http://kchcleaningcompany.nz/blog/969766 Is soft washing safe for your roof? Yes, the soft wash is not only safe for your roof it actually helps your roof and can extend the lifetime of your roof. Some homeowners will even ask to apply a roof sealer after the cleaning process to help the shingles last even longer. Cleaning your roof kills the algae, mold, and bacteria that have grown and built colonies within the porous material of the shingles. Is Roof Cleaning soft washing safe for plants? When cleaning a roof it is very important to protect the plants ensure that the cleaning chemical does not come in direct contact with plants. Our roof cleaning process includes procedures to protect plants like bagging gutters and thorough watering before and after. We also apply a neutralizer to the plants before and after to prevent causing any damage. Roof cleaning should only be performed by trained professionals as it can cause damages to plants if not used safely and correctly How Much Does It Cost To Wash A Roof? The average cost to wash a roof will vary based on the number of stories your house is as well as how large the overall roof is. However, the average price range we see for roof cleaning services is $500 on the low end and $1,500 on the high end. This price is for a full standard professional soft wash with a 1-year warranty.  How to clean a shingle roof without using high pressure As we covered previously in this post, professional roof cleaning is done using the soft washing process with is the opposite of pressure washing. Pressure washing can cause serious harm to the surface of your roof as it blows away the granules that make the roof waterproof. Pressure washing should never be used on a roof or any other surface of your house. Not only does pressure washing cause serious harm to your roof, but it will also void the warranty in many cases which mean that you will have to pay out of pocket to have it replaced. Tue, 18 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +1200 http://kchcleaningcompany.nz/blog/969766 http://kchcleaningcompany.nz/blog/966048 Autumn Time To Clean Your Guttering Tue, 9 May 2023 00:00:00 +1200 http://kchcleaningcompany.nz/blog/966048 http://kchcleaningcompany.nz/blog/966049 Mon, 8 May 2023 00:00:00 +1200 http://kchcleaningcompany.nz/blog/966049 http://kchcleaningcompany.nz/blog/966047 Mon, 8 May 2023 00:00:00 +1200 http://kchcleaningcompany.nz/blog/966047 http://kchcleaningcompany.nz/blog/947115 Yes, the ugly black streaks on your roof is a form of algae called Gloeocapsa Magma. This algae does more than just making your roof look ugly, it is costing you money. The good news is that it can be removed. 1. Higher Energy Bill Dark colors naturally attract more sunlight than lighter colors. The Gloeocapsa Magma is a dark black color and in some cases, it covers the whole roof. The extra heat retained by the roof means that your A/C unit has to run longer in the summer to keep the house cool. Over the course of a summer, that extra energy consumption adds up. 2. Premature Roof Replacement If the Gloeocapsa Magma is not treated and removed it can create a very fertile area for lichen and moss to grow. Both lichen and moss can cause serious damage to a roof because they dig roots into the shingles. These root systems will force the roof to leak prematurely. About one in every three people who decide to replace their roof do so simply because it is covered with algae not knowing that it could be cleaned for a fraction of that price. 3. Lower Home Valuation We can't paste this image from the Clipboard, but you can save it to your computer and insert it from there. We can't paste this image from the Clipboard, but you can save it to your computer and insert it from there. Stunning before and after roof wash This one detail could be worth thousands of dollars to anyone selling a home. It is much easier to sell a home that looks amazing from the curb than one that has black streaks covering the roof. For people looking to buy a house, they could easily mistake the roof as damaged and in need of being replaced. I hope this helped you understand some of the hidden costs caused by roof algae. If you want to get your roof cleaned up visit our website https://www.kchcleaningcompany.nz for a free quote and if you read this far you deserve a discount! Tell us that you have read the blog and you want the 20% off. Note- Do NOT use a pressure washer to clean your roof. This may cause serious damage to the roof. For tips on cleaning it yourself send me an email and I will be glad to help. However, if you have a steep roof I don't recommend doing it yourself. 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