Rafferty Soft Roof Washing and exterior cleaning is a full service exterior cleaning company. We specialize in no pressure no damage cleaning.
Many home owners are unaware of the cause of the stains on their roof shingles. It is caused by an algae that feeds on the limestone filler that shingle manufacturers put in the shingle as a filler to add weight to the shingle when they switched to a fiberglass base. Without treating and cleaning this mildew/algae, your roof life will be drastically reduced.
WHAT ARE THOSE BLACK STREAKS ON MY ROOF?
The black streaks that you see on this roof are caused by Gloeocapsa Magma. Gloecapsa Magma is a bacteria that can be spread by wind and animals. The black streaks that you see on your roof are caused by this bacteria. This is often referred to as Black Mold. What starts as a tiny little dot will quickly grow to an ugly black streak and will eventually take over your roof. This is especially true on the North sides of homes and in shady areas that can be damp for longer periods of times.
CAN THESE BLACK STREAKS DAMAGE MY ROOF?
Yes they can and they are. In a nutshell the black streaks on your roof are eating away at the filler that is used to help reduce granular loss during rain and hail storms. This filler is also used to reflect the heat, keeping your attic cooler and reducing your Cooling Systems energy costs. Those ugly black streaks on your roof will cause this filler to fail quickly, creating granular loss and causing your shingles to fail, sometimes up to 75% faster than they should. Roofs in the Tri State area are being replaced a rate of every 8-12 years when they should be lasting 15-25 years. A properly maintianed roof can save you thousands of dollars over the lifepsan of your home.? Your home is usually your biggest investment and replacing a roof is most often the most expensive item to replace, costing anywhere from $7000.00 and on up.
Rafferty Soft Roof Washing are Specialist You Can Trust. 15 years in the cleaning business. Not all roof cleaners are alike. All of our roof cleaning is done using non-damaging no pressure and green, environmentally safe formulas. All of our roof cleanings come standard with a 2 Year warranty. We are licensed & insured
