The roof is the most exposed part of any house. It protects us from the elements and
extreme weather conditions, so it is important to take care of it properly and maintain it
regularly to avoid some of the most
common roofing problems and mistakes connected to
them. When it comes to regular maintenance of your roof, cleaning should also be a part of
it, because irregular cleaning or the lack of it can also lead to more serious problems such as
leaks and similar damage.
Cleaning the roof is not a complicated process, and it is something that you can do yourself.
But, it is important to be careful and follow the tips and advice from professionals. While it is
not good to clean your roof very rarely, it is also not good to clean it too often. Here are
some of the best ways to do it.
Pressure Washer – Yes or No?
The answer is no if you want to make your shingles last longer. A pressure washer is very
strong, too strong for roof shingles, and it can seriously damage them and make them
looser. The best way to do it is with a garden hose. Simply attach a sprayer to it and get to
work.
Which Cleaning Products to Use?
The most common way to
clean a roof is with some household chlorine bleach mixed with
water. Make sure that the bleach is not too strong, and use the one that you use around the
house, for example, the one you use for laundry because it will not be too strong. Also make
sure to mix water and bleach in equal parts, and don’t put more bleach or more water in the
mix. You can simply spray this mixture with the previously mentioned garden hose sprayer,
leave it for about 20 minutes, and then rinse it out with clean water.
When to Clean the Roof?
Many people think that the best time to clean a roof is when it is nice and sunny outside. But
that is not the best time. The sun can cause the bleach, and other cleaning products you use
that contain bleach evaporate very quickly, and they won’t have any effect. It is best to clean
your roof on a cloudier day. But at the same time, make sure that it's not too windy and that
there is no precipitation.
Stay Safe
Last, but not least, always make sure that you have
safe conditions for cleaning the roof, and
that you can walk on top of it without slipping off.
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