If you’ve noticed growth on your roof, it’s definitely time to consider cleaning it. Algae spores arrive on your roof thanks to the wind and birds and will grow rapidly in any area where moisture or water collects.
Meanwhile, any green areas are likely to be moss growth, which thrives in moist, shady conditions. Should you spot either algae or moss on your property’s roof, or perhaps both, you should definitely arrange for a professional clean.
Prolonging Your Roofing Material’s Lifespan
One of the main reasons for keeping your roof clean of algae and moss is to help extend your roofing material’s lifespan. Moss causes shingles to curl upwards at the edges, making it more likely that they will blow off during periods of high wind. Meanwhile, algae negatively impacts your shingles’ performance.
Protecting Against Internal Damage
The longer you allow algae and moss to accumulate on your roof, the greater the damage it causes. Eventually, it can eat through tiles to rot the roof’s internal structures. This may attract animals into your attic where they can cause a health hazard together with further structural damage.
Neglected roof tiles eventually become cracked and damaged, so they cannot protect your home’s internal structures which will lead to you needing roof repair. Moisture will begin to enter the building causing mould growth that poses a risk to your health.
Improving Your Kerb Appeal
Without regular cleaning, your roof will look dirty and ugly, with your property’s kerb appeal taking a nosedive. If you’re planning to sell your home, your dirty roof may negative affect your property’s valuation, and potential buyers may be put off my its appearance.
Saving Yourself Money In The Long Run
Although some homeowners try to save money by foregoing regular roof cleaning, this could end up being false economy in the long run. Roof cleaning is a lot more affordable than having to replace your roof due to the damage that has been caused by algae and moss growth.
It’s aways wise to arrange for a professional roof clean as soon as you spot any growth on your roof to guard against future issues developing.
Why Use A Professional Roof Cleaning Service?
Cleaning your roof yourself can be dangerous and may produce poor results. Even getting up to your roof in the first place can prove challenging, and you could risk a serious fall that could leave you with serious injuries or worse.
A professional roof cleaning company has the right tools, equipment, training, and experience to ensure an excellent outcome every time, without putting you at risk.
They can also spot any potential issues at the same time, enabling you to rectify the problems before they get out of hand and result in a costly roof replacement.
With all that in mind, it makes sense to call in the professionals and here at Norwich Roofing, we’re experts in the field. Get in touch with us today to arrange for your professional roof clean and keep your property looking good and in excellent condition.
