General Info:
Home Brite Roof Cleaning and Power Washing is New Jersey's premier exterior home cleaning company. We are a family owned company that gets the job done with pride. We have a well trained professional staff that is personable. We're proud when we give your house that new look again. We are a licensed and fully insured contractor serving New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania. Call 732-WASH-GUY for an absolutely free estimate. Roof Cleaning (Non Pressure) What are those black streaks on your roof, you ask? It is a hardy type of algae called Gloeocapsa Magma that feeds on the crushed limestone used in asphalt shingles. Rain spreads the algae down the roof causing the black streaks. It is estimated that around 50% of roofs are replaced simply because they look old or unsightly. Some estimates have also suggest that as many as 50% of roof replacements were not even needed, and could have been cleaned instead. Although these streaks do not mean you need to replace your roof, algae will cause it to rapidly deteriorate and fail long before it should. In addition, moss absorbs and holds water and lifts shingles over time. This can cause water and ice infiltration and become extremely destructive to your roof and home. Black Algae also causes more heat to be absorbed from the sun, increasing your energy costs when you are trying to cool your home. Keeping your roof clean will prolong the life of your roof and lower your energy costs, reducing your carbon footprint and saving you money. Our process: We clean your roof with a low-pressure application of a non-toxic, environmentally friendly chemicals that will not harm your children, animals or plants, followed by a low pressure rinse. You can have total peace of mind knowing that we always make effective green practices one of our top priorities. The process causes no damage to your asphalt shingles and will not void your manufacturer's warranty, unlike high pressure cleaning with harsh chemicals. Make sure you know exactly HOW your roof is being cleaned. Mold and Algae make surfaces Slippery: Cleaning a roof involves a slippery surfaces that can be extremely dangerous and should only be done by a qualified, licensed and insured professional that specializes in this type of work. Top roofing manufacturers, as well as the Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association, recommend safe, professional roof cleaning to remove algae, moss and lichen. Having your roof professionally cleaned and restored will help your roof last as long as it should and can save you a much greater cost in repair or replacement. After all, a 25 year roof should last at least 25 years!