General Info:
FAQ: frequently ASK questions HOW CAN I tell MY roof needs cleaning ? it is easy to SEE. Especially on light colored roofs. Look for the dark black streaks and staining. The staining is normally worse on the north side of a home. What are the black streaks and stains on MY roof ? those black streaks and stains are caused by a bacteria (Gloeocapsa magma). This bacteria feeds on the limestone granules that is part of your roof shingles. The limestone granules are part of the UV protection for your shingles. The streaks and stains are caused by the bacteria decomposing. Often times these black streaks and stains are mistakenly thought to BE dirt. Algae. Tree SAP/DROPPINGS. Mold. Fungus or mildew. once the bacteria has become noticeable. The stains will GET worse each DAY and year. AS the algae continues to grow it CAN dislodge the protective granules on the shingles. It Also causes the shingles to retain more moisture and heat. This extra moisture and heat magnify the harmful UV rays of the SUN. AS more and more granules are damaged. The protective asphalt layer of your shingles gets exposed more and more and That's when the real damage starts. The shingles Begin breaking down. Leading to premature roof failure. This damage if NOT cleaned and treated. CAN cause the roof to BE replaced years Sooner than normally needed. The black on your roof begins to retain more and more heat causing YOU to spend more money cooling your home in the HOT summer. -what are the light colored streaks and stains under MY roof vents ?
the lighter color streaks and stains directly under your metal vent pipes is actually the clean portion of your roof NOT covered in bacteria (Gloeocapsa magma). The lighter color is actually your roofs original color. -CAN the stains BE removed ?
YES ! -what is wash safe ? wash safe. Or commonly called soft wash is the USE of very LOW pressure to rinse the cleaning agents and bacteria. Algae. Mold. Mildew. Stains and streaks from your roof. This LOW pressure. (55 100) PSI is used SO AS NOT to damage your shingles or roof system. ALL of OUR products are ECO friendly. They will NOT harm your roof. Home. Plants. Grass. Animals or children. -does your cleaning process damage MY SHINGLES/ROOF ?
absolutely NOT ! the LOW pressure ECO-FRIENDLY chemicals based cleaning process used by american PRO roof cleaning is completely safe for your shingles and roof. -will your cleaning detergents kill MY plants. Grass or harm MY animals or Family ? NO ! the ECO friendly solution we USE is completely safe for your plants. Grass. Landscaping. Animals and Family. -DO YOU USE bleach. Chlorine or TSP to clean MY roof or HOME/BUSINESS ?
NO ! we only USE OUR ECO-FRIENDLY solution on your roof and/or HOME/BUSINESS. -how much will it cost to clean MY roof ?
there are many variables in determining the cost to clean a roof; roof size. Pitch. Height and degree of the staining. OUR prices are extremely fair and only a fraction of the cost to replace a roof, a average size roof of 1800 square feet cost a minimum of $249.00 dollars TAX. (based on above criteria. If roof is above a 6/12 pitch or heavily stained the price will BE higher). Will cleaning MY roof really save ME money ? YES ! cleaning your roof CAN save YOU money in more ways than ONE ! * algae. Bacteria. Mold and fungus CAN cause premature roof granule loss and shorten the life of a shingled roof. SO. YOU save money because your roof last longer and YOU will NOT have to replace it Sooner than later. * a roof covered with algae. Bacteria. Mold and fungus will become less reflective. It causes the roof to absorb more heat and become less reflective. This in turn will cause your Attic to super-heat and increase your cooling cost, a clean roof by american PRO roof cleaning helps to increase your home's curb appeal and maintain its value. call today for a fr