Why Pressure Washing Your Roof Is A Bad Idea
If you were wondering why pressure washing your roof is a bad idea, then you came to the right place. The good news your hunch is right, and using a pressure washer on a roof is a big “NO-NO”. In the competitive world of roof and exterior cleaning, most people ask us for “pressure washing” or “roof cleaning quotes”. Don’t be fooled by “low prices”, and here is why.
Why Pressure Washing Your Roof Is A Bad Idea
Pressure washing damages your shingles, tile and concrete.
High power wash systems tend to break down the protective layers of your shingles, and cracks tile and concrete. Did you know most roof manufacturers will not honor warranty items such as using a pressure washer on your roof ?
If you look at the picture to the right, this is not the Grand Prix, it is etch marks on shingle caused by a traditional pressure washer. This “Cowboy” also gave the customer a quote $200 lower than ours.
Why Pressure Washing Your Roof Is A Bad Idea
The reason why your roof got “dirty” in the first place is because of algae. Algae is a living organism that thrives in moist conditions, and sunlight. Pressure washing your roof is not going to kill algae. In fact, it will cause the mold spores to spread across your roof and get worse.
Here is how Magic Exterior Cleaning is different. We use a battery powered pump, that applies our cleaning detergent to the roof. It is then later safely removed with a garden hose, and it eliminates algae 100%.
In fact, our roof cleaning process lasts four times longer than pressure washing, and does cause any residual damage to your tile, shingle or concrete.
Still Sitting There Wondering Why Pressure Washing Your Roof Is A Bad Idea ?
Trust me, nothing good happens when you use a pressure washer on a roof. You now have some great information to compare apples to apples. Pressure Washing is dated, and cannot compete with the benefits of Soft Wash Roof Cleaning. Don’t be fooled by companies offering lower pricing for roof cleaning, it’s not the same… “Don’t Pressure Wash, Use Magic !”.
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Written by C.Spoerl
