Your roof is one of the most pivotal components of your home. It is also the part which is most exposed to the outside world.
The sun and rain beats down on it, birds nest there, moss and algae among other contaminants also grow on top of your roof.
Since your roof has nowhere to hide from all of this, it needs proper maintenance and care. Our preferred method for doing this is soft washing.
In this blog post, we aim to help you understand the benefits of rood cleaning and why it's essential for your home.
The important benefits of roof cleaning
Pest control
Prevention of roof leaks
Prevents damp & mould in your home
Protects your gutters
Stops discoloration of your tiles
Your roof looks much better
Pest Control
A messy environment full of sticks, moss, algae, and other contaminants will always attract pests no matter where it is found.
This is true of a roof as well. Birds will use the sticks found on your roof to nest there, termites, ants and other bugs will be attracted to the moss and algae found on dirty roofs.
These bugs can start to eat away at the foundations of your roof if left unchecked, and even enter your home over time.
Prevention Of Roof Leaks
When moss is allowed to grow on your roof for too long, it can enter underneath the roof tiles and start to separate them apart. Once that happens, rain can easily enter your home, causing leaks and water damage.
This problem can be prevented with a good roof cleaning service at least every 3 years. The great thing about our soft washing service is that it can be 'topped up' rather than having to pay full price each time.
Prevents Damp And Mould In Your Home
Sometimes roof leaks don't come in the form of a gushing of water. They can seep into your homes walls and foundations, causing damp and even mould to grow inside your home.
This is not only a really expensive problem to fix, it's also a major health hazard for you and your family. All of this can be prevented with a roof cleaning service. Rather than pay through the nose for mould remediation, get your roof sorted.
Protects Your Gutters
Gutters that get blocked frequently are normally due to the roof being full of moss. This debris then falls into the gutters and blocks the drains which then requires a callout charge once or twice a year.
Rather than go through the motions constantly with this, you can have a roof cleaned and protected to prevent such a large build up of moss and dirt that riddles your gutters.
Having blocked gutters causes an overflow of water too. This overflow can, not surprisingly, cause major problems for your roof and cause roof leaks as well.
Lessens Tile Damage & Discoloration
If your roof tiles are left dirty for a long period of time, this can cause damage such as erosion and discoloration of the tiles. If that happens, you will need to replace the tiling on your roof, costing you a fortune in the process.
Having just one eroded tile can open the flood gates of rain to your home and also weakens the surrounding tiles too. We always check for such tiles before our cleaning process commences.
If you have colourful tiles (red tiles are quite common) then having a dirty roof will remove the colours of this over time, making your roof look unappealing and worn down.
Your Roof Will Look Much Better
Last but not least, a clean roof looks a lot better than a dirty one. You might not recognise your home once we're done with it, even we are surprised still by the difference a clean roof makes to the look of your home.
Conclusion
If you had been wondering what the benefits are to having your roof cleaned, I hope that you have your answer by now.
Cleanliness is key to maintaining your roof, preventing damage from taking hold and ruining your roof and, by extension, your home.
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