Roof soft washing in Chattanooga, TN
We never pressure wash a roof. Here's why that matters.
What roof cleaning in Chattanooga actually removes
Those black streaks running down your roof are not dirt and they are not stains. They are a living algae called Gloeocapsa magma, and it feeds on the limestone filler in asphalt shingles. It spreads downward because rain carries the spores with it, which is why the streaking always runs from the ridge toward the gutter.
Left alone it holds moisture against the shingle and shortens the life of the roof. It also makes the roof absorb more heat, which shows up in your cooling bill.
How we do it
Soft wash only. Low pressure and a solution that kills the algae at the root, then rinses.
A pressure washer will take those streaks off a roof. It will also take the granules with them. Those granules are the shingle's UV protection and its fire rating, and once they are in your gutter they are not coming back. A pressure washed roof looks great for a season and then ages years in a hurry.
Anyone quoting you a pressure washed roof is either not thinking about it or hoping you are not.
What’s included
- Full roof soft wash
- Black streaking removed at the root
- Shingles, ridge caps and valleys
- Gutters flushed after
- Landscaping protected
- No foot traffic on the roof beyond what's necessary
What it costs
Quoted free after a look. Pitch, height and access change the number more than square footage does.
Questions
Is it a good idea to pressure wash a roof?
Never. High pressure strips the granules off the shingle, and those granules are the roof's UV protection and its fire rating. Once they are in the gutter they are not coming back.
Is a roof soft wash safe for shingles?
Yes. That is the entire reason for soft washing.
How long does a roof cleaning last?
Several years typically, longer if the roof gets sun.
Do you walk on the roof?
As little as possible.
Get a free estimate
Tell us what you need and we will get you a number. Quotes come back within 24 hours.
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