Soft Wash Roof Cleaning Service in Manassas

Why have your roof cleaned?

Roof cleaning for your Manassas home is the process of algae, mold, moss, mildew, and lichen removal from roofs. Cleaning can extend the duration of a roof's ability to function and enhance curb appeal. Algae and other types of build-up often form on the north and west parts of roofs that are shaded or receive less sun and can reduce a roof's life expectancy. The presence of soot, dirt, or organic growth can affect how much sunlight is absorbed by a roof and thus the amount of heat a building absorbs.

The Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association (ARMA) recommends using a 50/50 solution of household-strength sodium hypochlorite (pool chlorine) and water to remove moss, mold, and algae during the roof cleaning process for your Manassas home. A surfactant is added to the mixture to thicken the solution so it stays on the surface longer, increasing the mixture’s effectiveness as well as reducing runoff to surfaces below.

What is soft washing ?

The bleach/water/surfactant mixture is applied by a low-pressure applicator using the “soft wash” technique. We do not pressure wash roofs. Soft washing is the recommended cleaning method to safely clean without causing any damage or forcing water under the shingles. This roof cleaning treatment for your Manassas home cleans and disinfects the surface, keeping it clean longer. Ugly black streaks and stains are instantly removed. In some cases the treatment is left on the roof to continue to break down heavier organic growth such as moss and lichen, which then dry out and fall off to be rinsed away with rain in the coming weeks.   NOTE: There is no way to ensure immediate results once heavy moss build up has taken root into the shingles. The heavy organic growth will need time to dry up and die in order to fall off or be gently scrubbed off. Using high-pressure or abrasive scrubbing can ultimately cause damage as opposed to preventing it.

If there is any residual runoff of byproducts from the roof cleaning of your Manassas home, the solution is collected in bags placed at the downspout of the gutters to protect any nearby grass. Plants and nearby surroundings are kept wet and thoroughly rinsed during the process. Plant Wash, which is a landscape fortifier and neutralizer is used as a final rinse to make absolutely sure every step has been taken to protect the customer’s landscape.

For more info check out our Blog “Roof Cleaning Treatment Process, Expectations, Timeline”