Roof Cleaning in Revere, MA
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What Roof Cleaning Does for Your Home​
Those dark streaks running down your roof are not dirt, and they are not permanent. They are algae, a living growth that feeds on the limestone filler in asphalt shingles. Left alone, it spreads across the roof, holds moisture against the shingles, and can shorten the life of your roof. Moss and lichen often follow, especially on the shaded, north-facing sections.
Roof cleaning removes all of it. We use a soft wash, which means low pressure and a cleaning solution made to kill algae, moss, and lichen at the root. The solution does the work, so there is no need for high pressure that could loosen the granules that protect your shingles. Your roof comes out clean, and the growth stays gone far longer than it would after a surface rinse.
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- Why Soft Washing Works
Why Revere Homeowners Soft Wash Their Roof
Soft washing your roof does more than get rid of the streaks. Here is what it does for you:
- How it works
Getting your roof cleaned Is Simple
A clear, no-surprises process, from your free estimate to a roof that looks clean from the street.
We inspect your roof
We check your roof type, the slope, and how much algae or moss has built up, so we use the right cleaning solution and approach for your home.
We protect your landscaping
Before we start, we wet down the plants, grass, and anything near the work area, and cover what needs covering.
We apply the soft wash solution
Using low pressure, we apply the cleaning solution across your roof and let it break down the algae, moss, and lichen.
We let it work and rinse
The solution kills the growth at the root. We then rinse the roof gently so it comes out clean without the force that could harm your shingles.
We do a final check
We look over the roof and the area around your home to make sure the job is done and your landscaping is rinsed and clear.
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Roof Cleaning Revere And North Shore Homes
Roofs around Revere take a beating. The damp, salty air off the coast and the shade from mature trees give algae and moss exactly what they need to grow. You see it first as thin dark streaks near the gutters, then as wide black stains down the slope, and on shaded sections, green moss creeping between the shingles. The North Shore climate makes it worse than it would be inland, which is why so many homes here deal with it.
The black stains are algae called Gloeocapsa Magma, and they do more than look bad. The growth holds moisture against your shingles and slowly breaks down the granules that protect them. Moss is worse, because it lifts the edges of shingles as it spreads and lets water get underneath. Left for years, this can take life off a roof that should have lasted much longer. A soft wash stops it. The low-pressure method and cleaning solution kill the algae and moss at the root, without the force that could strip your shingles, so your roof comes out clean and protected.
A clean roof is not just about looks. It is one of the least expensive ways to protect a roof you have already paid thousands of dollars for. Cleaning the algae and moss off before they do real damage helps your shingles reach the lifespan they were built for, and keeps your home looking maintained from the street. For most Revere homes, a roof cleaning every few years is enough to stay ahead of it.
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Roof Cleaning Questions From Revere Homeowners
No. We clean roofs with a low-pressure soft wash, not a high-pressure washer. The cleaning solution removes the algae and moss, so there is no need for the kind of force that could loosen the granules on your shingles. The soft wash method is the standard recommended way to clean an asphalt shingle roof.
They are algae, a living growth that feeds on the material in asphalt shingles. It spreads in damp, shaded conditions, which is common around Revere and the North Shore. A soft wash kills it at the root so it does not come right back.
Most roofs stay clean for several years after a soft wash, often three to five, because the solution kills the algae and moss at the root rather than just rinsing the surface. Roofs with heavy shade or tree cover may need it sooner.
Yes. We remove moss along with algae and lichen. Moss is common on the shaded, north-facing sections of roofs around Revere. Our soft wash kills it at the root, and we clear it so it stops lifting your shingles and holding water against the roof.
Most roofs around Revere do well with a cleaning every three to five years. The damp, coastal North Shore climate helps algae and moss grow faster than inland, so roofs with heavy shade may need it a little sooner.
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