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Frequently Asked Questions About Roof Cleaning & Soft Wash
CLEANED WITH SOFT WASH
SOFT WASH – The only method approved by all roofing manufacturers. Safer than air or pressure washing!!!
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Hand scrubbing by brooming or brushing bulk moss
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All gutters cleaned with every roof service inside and exterior
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Apply Softwash Detergent to kill ALL Organic growth and moss on roof left over and let it come off naturally
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Approved by shingle manufacturers as method to clean and treat the moss will not void warranty on shingle
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Surface safe on any surface (will not damage roof)
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GENTLE ROOF CLEANING FOR ALL ROOFS
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ALL ROOF CLEANS COME WITH LOW PRESSURE SIDING RINSE FOR QUALITY CLEAN UP PURPOSE
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Safer than air cleaning or high pressure Pressure washing
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This is NOT PRESSURE WASHING on the roof
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Pressure washing can damage the roof and void the manufacturers warranty
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3 year warranty on moss growth (under normal circumstances and proper maintenance)
HOW TO PREP HOUSE FOR CLEANING – CHECK LIST:
-MOVE ANYTHING YOU DO NOT WANT. WET AROUND THE HOUSE.
-MOVE FURNITURE AND PLANTS.
-MOVE CARS FROM DRIVEWAY.
-CLEAR DECKS AND PATIOS.
-KEEP PETS INSIDE CLOSE WINDOWS.
-OPEN SIDE GATES FOR FULL ACCESS AROUND HOUSE.
WHY SHOULD WE CLEAN OUR ROOF?
WHAT MOSS REALLY DOES TO ROOFS
-REMEMBER MOSS IS ROOTED GROWING UNDER SHINGLES AND LIFTING THE WIND STRIPS
-MOSS WILL EAT INTO THE ROOF SURFACE CAUSING DAMAGE LOOSING GRANULES
-MOSS CREATES PRESSURE ON TILE AND COMPOSITION ROOFS AND WILL LIFT AND BREAK ROOFING CAUSING LOSE OF ROOF LIFE
-MOSS WILL TAKE YEARS OFF THE ROOF LIFE IF NOT TREATED PROPERLY
-IF YOU SEE MOSS FROM THE GROUND LOOK UP, TIME TO CLEAN THE ROOF BEFORE MOSS SPREADS
-MOSS GROWS YEAR AROUND AND SHOULD BE ADDRESSED ANNUALLY
-WE CAN APPLY ECO FRIENDLY MOSS TREATMENTS TO PREVENT MOSS GROWTH YEARLY
-MOSS CAN GROW SO THICK IT MAKES WATER BACK DAM UP AND POSSIBLY LEAK INTO THE HOUSE
-SOFTWASH IS THE ONLY CLEANING METHOD THAT ALL ROOFING MANUFACTUERS RECOMMEND FOR CLEANING THAT IS SAFE, GENTLE AND EFFECTIVE
WE CAN ALSO CLEAN: ROOFS, SIDING, CONCRETE, DECKS, DRIVEWAYS AND SIDEWALKS TO GIVE YOUR HOME THE SPARKLE IT NEEDS.
WE ALSO OFFER SOFTWASH OF ALL ROOFING SURFACES – ANY ROOF & ALL PITCHES
COMPOSITION ROOFS AND TILE ROOFS AND METAL ROOFING
CLEANING OF ALL ROOFS & EXTERIOR SURFACES: DECKS, PATIOS, CONCRETE, SIDING, CLEANING WOOD OR VINYL FENCES, GUTTERS AND SHEDS TOO! WE SERVICE RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL. NO JOB IS TOO SMALL.
(DO I NEED TO BE AT HOME?)
NO, YOUR DUTIES AS A HOME OWNER ARE TO MAKE SURE ALL WINDOWS AND DOORS ARE CLOSED COMPLETELY. ALL VEHICLES SHOULD BE MOVED AWAY FROM THE HOUSE. PLEASE BE SURE TO ADVISE US OF ANY CARS, BOATS, CAMPERS, OR ANYTHING THAT YOU DO NOT WANT TO GET WET. WE WALK THE PERIMETER OF THE HOUSE AND LOOK FOR PLANTER BOXES FURNITURE, TOOLS AND MOVE THEM AWAY. IT HELPS TO MAKE THE CLEAN-UP PROCESS MORE EFFICIENT. THE MORE ITEMS OUT OF THE WAY, THE EASIER CLEAN UP WILL BE. MAKE SURE TO MOVE VEHICLES OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY AS WE HAVE HOSES RUNNING AROUND THE HOUSE AND DON’T WANT DAMAGE YOUR VEHICLES. PLEASE MAKE PAYMENT ARRANGEMENTS AS MOST JOBS ARE PAYMENT UPON COMPLETION
(HOW OFTEN SHOULD I CLEAN MY ROOF?)
WITH PROPER MAINTENANCE, SUCH AS KEEPING YOUR ROOF FREE OF DEBRIS, YOU SHOULD EXPECT TO REPEAT THIS PROCESS EVERY THREE TO FIVE YEARS. ROUTINE GUTTER CLEANING IS RECOMMENDED AT LEAST ONCE A YEAR. DEBRIS ADDS HEAT AND CAUSES ROT AND DECAY AS WELL AS MOSS. ROUTINE RINSING OF YOUR ROOF AND WATCHING FOR ANY LOOSE OR MISSING SHAKES WILL EXTEND THE LIFE OF YOUR ROOF.
BE AWARE THAT WIND STORMS AROUND THE PUGET SOUND ARE NOTORIOUS FOR BLOWING VARIOUS MATERIALS OFF, SO PERIODICALLY WALK AROUND AND VISUALLY INSPECT YOUR ROOF FOR THESE ITEMS. WE OFFER MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS FOR MOSS AND DEBRIS CONTROL FOR ALL TYPES OF ROOFS, DECKS, FENCES, AND CONCRETE SURFACES.
***IMPORTANT NOTE***
WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND THAT YOU SCHEDULE ANY OTHER PROJECTS SUCH AS WINDOW WASHING OR HOUSE PAINTING AFTER THE ROOF IS CLEANED AND TREATED. WE WILL RINSE AND OUR MOTTO IS “WE NEVER LEAVE A MESS!”
WHY SHOULD I CHOOSE ROOF REMEDY NW TO CLEAN MY ROOF?
WE ARE AN OWNER OPERATED BUSINESS SINCE 2016
WE OPERATE A CLEAN HONEST BUSINESS WITH PRIDE AND QUALITY INSTALLED IN EVERY JOB BIG OR SMALL.
LICENSED BONDED INSURED
FAQ: WHAT DOES ZINC POWDER DO TO COMPOSITION ROOF AND GUTTERS?
BEWARE ZINC POWDER. MOST PEOPLE ARE NOT AWARE THAT THE JUG OF ZINC WE BUY AT THE BOX STORE IS THE NUMBER ONE KILLER OF ROOFS AND GUTTERS. ZINC WILL BREAK DOWN THE TAR THAT HOLDS THE GRANULAR ON THE SHINGLE, CAUSING GRANULAR TO BECOME LOOSE AND FALL OFF THE SHINGLE MAT. RESULTS IN RAPID ROOF LIFE LOSS.
ALSO
ZINC WILL BLEED INTO THE ALUMINUM GUTTERS AND CREATE ACID THAT WILL RUST THE GUTTERS WITH A CHEMICAL REACTION FROM THE INSIDE OUT.
OTHER SERVICES OFFERED
MOSS TREATMENTS
ROUTINE GUTTER CLEANING AND BLOW OFF ROOF DEBRIS
CONCRETE CLEANING
MINOR ROOF REPAIRS
SKYLIGHTS
RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL
APARTMENT COMPLEXES
HOA
SIDING CLEANING
DECK CLEANING
CONCRETE CLEANING
WE CAN CLEAN ANY SURFACE AROUND YOUR HOUSE AND BUSINESS
FENCE CLEANING
GUTTER COVERS
RESIDENTIAL OR COMMERCIAL WE DO THEM ALL
WE CAN CLEAN EVERY SURFACE AROUND YOUR HOUSE AND BUSINESS.
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