The Pros and Cons of Regular Roof Cleaning

8th January 2019

The Pros and Cons of Regular Roof Cleaning

8th January 2019

When cleaning your roof, there are some very obvious pros and cons that can come with it that you should be aware of. On the one hand, it prevents avoidable build-ups, and on the other, you could cause serious damage to the roof and even yourself.

Roof cleaning Chorley services are here to tell you the 4 main pros and cons to roof cleaning and maintenance, so you can effectively clean your roof in a safe and controlled manner and avoid dangerous accidents or damage.

Pros: No More Moss

One benefit that we talk a lot about at Just Clean is the prevention of moss build-ups. Moss and other organisms are a natural growth that lives on roofs and within the shingles of your roof. They are a living organism that feeds off the moisture of your roof and can inflict a particular amount of damage to the structure of your roof.

Moss build-ups can be particularly difficult to remove once they’ve left to grow a considerable amount, which is why it will be helpful to remove them once you notice they’re starting to grow.

Pros: Prevents Damage to Your Roof

The growth of moss on your roof can damage the shingles and tiles. This is important to take notice of, as you don’t want any moss or other organism build-ups to ruin the structure and safety of the roofing.

Roof Cleaning Chorley services say that cleaning your roof regularly discourages the growth of moss and other organisms, meaning that your roof remains healthy and clean throughout the year! Moss build-ups can even cause severe damage to your roof once it starts growing in-between the shingles on your roof, causing shingles to dislodge or break. Regular maintenance prevents this from happening.

Cons: Loss of Shingle Granules

Treating and cleaning your roof in a rough manner will cause damage to the shingle granules on each tile. This means that they could end up becoming dislodged or cracked from rough handling.

Make sure you use the relevant cleaning tools to scrub your roof when dealing with moss and other growths in order to avoid this issue.

Cons: Pressure Washing Can Be Dangerous

Not only is pressure washing dangerous, but it’s also a terrible idea. Although it might make the job of cleaning your roof quicker, it also will damage your roof. Using your average pressure washer on your roof will cause water damage and will dislodge shingles, meaning that your roof is no longer safe.

Roof cleaning Chorley advises strongly to use the intended tools when cleaning your roof to avoid such disasters and costing you more money in the long run.

Contact Your Roof Cleaning Chorley Team Today

If you’re looking for a reliable and knowledgeable roof cleaning service, then you’ve come to the right place. Contact our Chorley team today for more information on our range of services that can benefit you and your roof.

Call us today on 01257 543 021 or email clint@justcleanpropertycare.co.uk for more information and advice.