Tuesday, May 31, 2016

What To Know Before Hiring Spokane Roof Cleaning Services

By Stephen Kelly


The roof of our houses get dirty and moldy as it begins to age. This is especially due to exposure the elements like rain and wind. This leads to the accumulation of dust and mold and other fungal spores, which will settle and starts to grow. This will end up leaving black streaks and green patches, which can be very unattractive. In order to remove these, you should hire someone who can offer professional Spokane roof cleaning.

Your roof may need to be cleaned at least once every three years. This, however, will depend on the climate of the place you live. If the area is hot and dry, you might not even need the cleaning. However if it is constantly raining, this atmosphere will be conducive for the growth of moss mold and algae. Apart from being unpleasant to look at, these can be a health hazard when they start growing in the house. They will also end up loosening your shingles as they grow.

You should keep in mind that the person you hire is working on a high surface, and sometimes, accidents may happen. In order to make sure you are covered, you need to confirm that the contractor you get has a valid insurance cover. This will make sure they are responsible for their employees. It also guarantees that if they do any damages to your property, they will pay for them.

The person you hire should have adequate training. This is not a job where you just buy detergent and climb up a ladder. You should get someone who can look at the state of the roof and determine whether it is safe to work on. They should also be able to determine the appropriate cleaning method depending on the material used for roofing and the type of dirt.

Different experts will use different methods to remove the dirt. If they prefer using pressure washing, a mixture or chemicals and water will be sprayed on your roof then rinsed off. The force of the water the chemicals will dislodge the dirt, and kill the plants. When using chemicals alone, a more concentrated mixture will be used to kill the plants. One main difference is that in this method, the mixture is let to dry and will be rinsed off later on by the rain.

Considering that the spores which lead to the growth of these algae are constantly present in the air, even after cleaning, they will still reestablish themselves on the roof. Therefore, if anyone guarantees that a specific method or chemical will completely prevent their growth, they will be lying to you.

The price for these services is normally about five hundred dollars. This is not very expensive considering it is done not more than once a year. When you compare this price with that of replacing the whole roof, this is a lot more cost effective. You can also call a local company in the area, to provide you with an estimate.

You can also choose to decide to do this yourself. This is very possible as long as you are comfortable with the height and do not have vertigo. You will then need to get the necessary detergents and equipment, in order to get started. You can also talk to an expert, to give you advice on what to do and what to avoid doing.




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