Roof Cleaning Done Right

One of the world’s great debates focuses on this question – should you or should you not clean the roof of your house? Well, it’s always a good idea to keep the top of your home in the best possible condition. However, as with virtually all other important endeavors, there’s a right way to go about it. If you think you can clean it yourself, great! Go for it.  On the other hand, if you feel professional assistance is the best way to go, then absolutely assign the job to qualified Orange County Roofers. As you can probably guess, these experts know exactly what to do. For your edification, here are the steps they’ll take (and the steps you should take if you’re going the DIY route): 

Before the actual work begins, an Orange County Roofing Company will get a weather report for the start date. Dry conditions are a must. Obviously, a steady downpour can put a crimp in their efforts, no matter how skilled the crew. Therefore, if wet weather is forecast, expect a rescheduling. Not such a concern during the spring and summer months. But definitely a consideration throughout the colder, wetter seasons. Bottom line – be prepared for scheduling changes.

Once the job begins, professionals will kick things off by clearing away all roof debris. This includes accumulations of dry Autum leaves, broken tree branches, and other unsightly clutter. To carry out this mission, the crew will use a roof rake or a leaf blower – or both. The purpose of all this pre-cleaning is to prepare the area for a deeper cleanse. Sort of like preparing a wall for a coat of paint. To protect valuable property, homeowners should remove all belongings such as furniture and toys from the perimeter of the house. This precautionary measure prevents damage from falling debris.  

Following the preparatory stage, Orange County Roofers will spray the roof with a special cleaning agent. Just to be sure, they’ll likely spot spray a small area to test the cleaner’s effectiveness. Assuming all is good, the crew will then proceed to spray the entire roof.

Following this thorough spraying, they’ll wait for about 20 minutes or so. No, they’re not taking a break. The pause gives the cleaning solution enough time to break down and loosen algae, dirt, and other elements marring your rooftop.

With the unwanted material fully loosened, an Orange County Roofing Company will spray the roof with ordinary water, thereby washing away all the patches of algae and dirt. This can be done with either an ordinary hose or a high-pressure pump.

Occasionally, the crew will discover stubborn algae, moss, and grime clinging to the rooftop after the general rinsing. In these cases, the professionals will hand scrub the leftover material with the cleaning agent. Assuming all goes well, they’ll finally rinse the problem areas. The roof is clean!

Itching to learn more about all this? No problem. Just contact a local professional. Maybe you reside in Laguna Beach. OK, just reach out to a Laguna Beach Roofer for answers to all your questions. You’ll promptly be rewarded with all the info you want.

If you have questions about roof cleaning, Luke Roofing can help. A long-established Orange County Roofer, we provide prompt, reliable expertise for every residential roofing and commercial roofing need. No matter where you live in OC, you can count on Luke Roofing for reliable roofing solutions.