Will the process
harm my plantings around my home?
No. Our products will not harm any vegetation or
surfaces around your home.
Do you use high
pressure power washing on the roof?
NEVER! High pressure power washing can be very
damaging to the shingles. Plus, it’s simply not an effective way to remove algae
stains from roofs. All of our roof cleaning equipment is specially calibrated at
a very low pressure to ensure a safe washing away of all the algae and stains
that are released by the Roof Shampoo™ products.
How long will the
algae related stains stay off my roof once removed using the Roof
Shampoo™
system?
When Roof Shampoo™ technicians finish cleaning your
roof, it will be as clean as a new roof. Since it’s impossible to tell how long
it will take for a new roof to get algae stains, the same holds true for a roof
cleaned using the Roof Shampoo™ system. However, many Roof Shampoo dealers™ give their customers a written warranty against any roof
staining for a period of one year. Most roofing shingle manufacturers won’t give
you any warranty against algae on a new roof installation.
Is there anything I can
do to keep the stains off my roof for the life of the
shingles?
Yes. our Roof Shampoo™ dealers offer an annual roof maintenance program for their
customers. Once your roof has been cleaned by by one of our dealers, at your
request, they will return once a year for a fraction of the cost of the initial
cleaning to apply a special spray on, leave on Roof Shampoo™ stain prevention treatment to those previously cleaned
areas. Every consecutive year that you participate in the program extends your
warranty for an additional year. In other words, the guarantee to keep the
stains off your roof with each preventative treatment extends for the natural
life of the shingles as long as you continue to receive the annual, preventative
treatments.
What about the
do-it-yourself products?
These products can cause many problems. Many of
them are toxic to the vegetation surrounding your home. Plus, they are largely
ineffective in the long term, as well as the short term as far as roof stain
removal goes. Also, whenever homeowners climb up on their roof, they put
themselves at risk of slipping and falling. Roof cleaning is serious business
and it’s always best to rely on the professionals.
Do zinc strips
work?
If algae is already growing on the roof, zinc
strips will do nothing to remove it.
Can’t I just put
bleach on my shingles?
Be very, very careful here. Many homeowners and
contractors alike have tried to use bleach or pool chlorine to remove the dark
roof staining caused by algae. The results can be disastrous. First of all
bleach and pool chlorine are dangerous chemicals that can damage vegetation and
dry out your shingles. Often, any results that the homeowner sees are just
temporary and the staining is back within a few short months because the bleach
merely addresses the surface algae and not the root system underneath the
granules. In addition, bleach around your home could void your termite treatment
as chlorine neutralizes many of these chemicals.
What if I just
leave the algae stains on the roof?
Algae is a living, growing organism and as such,
will continue to grow. Left untreated, in time it can cover your entire roof. A
roof covered in algae absorbs heat and results in a superheated attic, raising
your cooling costs. In addition, since algae feeds off the organic material in
your shingles, left untreated, your roof will require costly, premature
replacement. Why allow that to happened when you can have your roof
professionally cleaned and restored to its original, natural color for a
fraction of roof replacement costs?
Why should I choose
a Roof Shampoo™ dealer over another local
contractor?
The Roof Shampoo™ roof cleaning process is proven,
safe, and effective. Many local contractors use damaging chlorine bleach and
high pressure to clean roofs, often causing more harm than good. Many of these
companies start one day and are gone the next. Do your homework before hiring
anyone to do work around your home. When it comes to roof cleaning, it's wise to
choose a company that is using a proven method - choose a Roof
Shampoo™ dealer. Exterior Surface-Brite, Inc., distributor of the
Roof Shampoo™ system, is an Accredited member
of the Better Business Bureau.