Log Home Restoration: Two Of The Most Asked Questions from New Log Home Owners
The following log home restoration questions are two of the most often asked by new log home owners. By new I mean, new to them and may or may not be a newly constructed log home. Oftentimes the owner or future owner knows very little about a log home except they love the look, they want one and what they have read in a log home magazine. {Read More}
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Soft Wash Roof Cleaning Contractor
The
term "Soft Wash" or "No Pressure" roof cleaning became popular with
reputable contractors as a way to separate themselves from the
"fly-by-night" power washers trying to "stay busy". Pressure cleaning
has it's place but, it is not on the roof, especially an asphalt roof!
Everyone has heard the stories of washing the granules off the
shingles, tabs broken or entire shingles torn off. With 3000 lbs. of
pressure coming out a small nozzle, it's not hard to do.
Soft
wash roof cleaning is a low pressure (60psi) process used to
remove algae, stains, mildew and lichens. Care is taken to cover and
water grass, plants and shrubs as well as other yard items. Deck
furniture and other fixtures such as pet food and water bowls are
covered or moved to a safe location.
When the actual work begins, a chemical solution is pumped from the
holding tank on the truck, applied to the surface of the roof and
allowed to dwell for a predetermined length of time depending on the
severity of the stains and air temperature. Once the roof has been
saturated and the chemical has had time to loosen and dislodge the
algae and other contaminants, the roof is rinsed with a water hose at
regular house pressure, usually around 40psi. Generally, only one
application is required, although in extreme cases spot cleaning may
be necessary.
Once the roof is rinsed, we remove all tarps and covers and do a final
rinse of the plants and shrubs as well as window sills, porches, decks
and other areas that may have been splattered. Deck furniture and
other items are checked for cleanliness and put back in place. If any
flower beds or landscaping have been disturbed, we will rake the area
and tidy up as needed. Many times we rinse off the entire house to
remove any loose dirt or pollen just as a courtesy. We value each
customer and always try to do that "little extra".
If you are having problems with algae (black stains), mildew or
lichens on your roof, Taskmasters can help. Your roof may look
bad but, more likely than not it's not the shingles themselves, but
what is on them. Many North Carolina homeowners have been fooled in
believing that the shingles have been worn to the point that they must
be replaced. Before anyone goes through replacing a roof, they should
have it inspected by a qualified
North
Carolina roof cleaning contractor. A true professional will tell
you if it is in need of repair or just a good cleaning. It would be
unfortunate to replace a perfectly good roof only to find it stained a
couple of years later.
