Do you really need to high pressure clean your roof?
Most people, if not everyone, enjoys having a clean and tidy home. One thing you may have forgotten to clean, however, is your roof. After all, it’s not exactly in your daily line of sight, right?
But why would you want to wash your roof? Are there actual reasons why we’d want to take on this rather large task? Would you have to spend money on getting a professional to come to do it or should you just tackle it yourself?
Great questions, all of them.
Let’s look at why you would want to high pressure clean your roof.
Improved Exterior of Your Home
The first reason that you’d think to high pressure clean your roof would be to keep the outside of your house looking clean and tidy. It’s all about aesthetics.
If you haven’t had your roof cleaned in a while, you may be surprised what you’ll find up there! We’re talking about moss, leaves, algae and just general dirt which can, obviously, make your roof look rather grubby and can cause discolouration on your roof tiles. After making the decision to high pressure clean your roof, you can be sure the outward appearance of your home will be greatly improved.
Later on, if you’re planning on selling your home, future buyers might be impressed with the pristine quality of the roof and make selling your house a tad easier. After all, people who take the time to keep their roofs clean must certainly take care of other less essential maintenance issues.
Healthy Roof
At this point, you may still be wondering, “What if I don’t care that my roof is dirty? Why would I want to clean it?” Which makes sense, why would you want to clean something that you don’t think needs to be cleaned? And to high pressure clean your roof sounds like such a chore.
One word: infestation.
In this instance, an infestation could mean two things. The first is that your roof is probably covered in algae and mould. It is possible for them to spread into your attic and cause allergies in your family. Moreover, these issues can lead to your roof’s support structure rotting, and that’s a problem you would rather not have.
The second type of infestation would be insects and small rodents. Who else would live in the leaves, sticks and dirt on your roof? You might not mind them being on the roof, but sooner or later, they will get through the tiles and come into your home looking for a warm, safe haven. (We’re pretty sure that neither you nor your family want to share a bed with small furry things.)
Once rodents or insects get into the roof, they can cause no small amount of damage. Your insulation and wiring can become compromised and their nests and living habits will cause a real mess.
Lowering the Bills
What’s the link between a clean roof and lower monthly bills?
Well, one of the main jobs of a roof is to deflect the sun so that your home remains at the temperature it needs to be. This keeps your heating and cooling systems running without too much strain.
However, a roof that is covered in moss and dirt will absorb more heat resulting in a warmer home, and require more money to cool during the hotter summer months. A regular high pressure clean keeps the roof tiles or shingles clean and better able to do their job.
A Long Life for Your Roof
We’d love our roof to last forever – or at least as long as they possibly can.
One way to do this (and you may have guessed already) is to high pressure clean your roof. Pressure washing your roof can clean the tiles and help preserve them for years to come. Having a dirty roof not only ruins the shingles on your roof, but it can also mess with the waterlines which in turn would then ruin any rainwater harvesting plans you currently have.
Your roof is one of the most vulnerable parts of your house: it is constantly exposed to the elements such as the sun, snow, heavy winds and rainstorms. Getting a professional to clean your roof can aid you in maintaining a healthy and happy house hat for years to come.
Ensuring Insurance
Home building insurance is a must for South African homeowners. Of course, your home insurance company wants to know that your house is in the best shape that it could be.
While they aren’t likely to come and check whether or not you’ve cleaned your roof, common sense dictates that you maintain this essential part of your home. So, when the rough weather hits – and it will – your home is a safe space for your and your family.
Unfortunately, if your roof is covered in layers of dirt, algae and mould, you won’t see any obvious problems on your roof until it’s too late. Who knows, there may be loose or broken tiles hiding beneath a blanket of growth.
Hiring someone to come and high pressure clean your roof can uncover any minor or even major issues lurking up there. Addressing these issues sooner rather than later makes sense.
Could I Do It Myself?
Should you high pressure clean your roof yourself?
Hold your horses. Before you rush to your phone to check pressure washer prices, keep this last point in mind.
While it is possible to high pressure clean your roof yourself, you must keep in mind that there are professionals that perform these tasks for a reason. High pressure cleaning your roof can actually damage your roof and roof shingles if done incorrectly which defeats the point of the task.
High-pressure washing professionals use equipment designed especially for this task which guarantees that your roof is cleaned rather than broken. Not only this, but if you pressure wash your own house, you could trap water inside of your roof which would then cause mould to grow. That’s what we’re trying to avoid here.
So, now we know a few reasons why you should high pressure clean your roof, and why you probably shouldn’t do it yourself. Hopefully, you have come to realise that having a clean roof isn’t all about aesthetics, but that it’s also beneficial to your home.
Perhaps it’s time to jump on the phone to our team here at Viz Blinds and let us help your roof breathe again. Before you know it, you’ll have the cleanest roof on the street.