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Roof Cleaning Services by
Chimney Cricket
Your Stained Roof Can Look New Again
Our roof cleaning methods will also prevent ugly stains from returning. Once the roof has
been properly cleaned and rinsed it should be treated with
our stain blocker maintenance coats which should be re-applied
about every 2-3 years or at the first sign of the stains
return.
The frequency of maintenance coats will depends on many
factors such as climate, orientation of the roof and
surrounding trees, etc. In extreme cases, maintenance coats
may need to be applied yearly. In ideal situations,
maintenance coats may only be needed once every five years.
Your Roof Is under Biological Attack
The most common culprit causing these unsightly stains on
asphalt roofs is a blue-green algae called gloeocapsa magma.
Over the past 25 years, this strain of algae has become more
hardy and has migrated to less humid environments. It has
now become a common sight on asphalt roofs across 80% of the
United States. The unsightly growth usually occurs on the
north or west side, as well as shaded areas of the roof. As
the algae grows and decomposes, it holds moisture which
accelerates its growth.
 Your
Ugly, Stained Roof Can Look New Again
Roof stains caused by algae attack start out as areas of
light discoloration then turn to unsightly black or dark
brown streaks. If not stopped, the entire roof will become
an even roof will become an even worse eyesore as the algae
continues to grows and deteriorate. These ugly roof stains
detract from your home’s curb appeal, pride of ownership,
and may affect resale vale. Realtors almost always recommend
removing these unsightly stains from your roof before listing your home
for sale.
Roof Cleaning Helps Your Roof Last Longer
Algae growth can cause damage to your shingles and shorten
the life of your asphalt roof. Surface temperatures are also
increased because of the dark stains. Its growth holds water
on the roof’s surfaces which intensify the sun’s ultraviolet
rays like a magnifying glass. The increased moisture and UV
rays work to dislodge the protective granules and attack the
shingles asphalt coating. Moisture, UV rays, and thermal
movement from temperature extremes are your roof’s greatest
enemies. All three are intensified by algae growth. It can
suck the life from your asphalt roof leading to earlier
necessary roof replacement.
Keeping Your Roof In The Dark Can
Increase Your Energy Costs
Roofs darkened by algae growth can increase cooling cost
as much as several hundred dollars a year in parts of the
country where the cooling season is equal to or longer than
the healing season, lighter shades of asphalt roofs are
often used to lower cooling cost. As roofs grows darker from
biological attack, more energy is needed to cool your home.
 Safer
Roof Cleaning Protects Your Roof
Chimney Cricket does not rely on chlorine bleach or sodium
hydroxide in our roof cleaning jobs. These
 harsh
chemicals can cause damage to your roof and kill surrounding
vegetation. We strike a the perfect balance
between aggressive cleaning and not being harmful to the
roof or surrounding vegetation. Our roof cleaners are made of an optimized
blend of detergents, coupled with a unique buffered chemical
made from sand and soda ash, which is recognized as a
non-pollutant.
Schedule an Appointment for Roof Cleaning with Chimney Cricket
Chimney Cricket will:
1.
Clean
We apply our roof cleaning solution. Our applicator tool can
automatically dilute the cleaner 1:6. We allow the cleaner to work
for about 20 minutes.
 2.
Rinse
We rinse the roof clean. Using our special roof rinsing tool
speeds the rinsing process without damaging your
shingles.
 3.
Protect
To help keep your roof looking new and clean longer, we'll apply a saturation
coat of our proven stain blocker.
Chimney Cricket - roof cleaning services, cleaning algae off roofs since 1990.
Servicing
Michigan (MI), Ohio (OH), and Florida (FL) Including these
Metro Areas and Cities:
Metro Detroit, Troy, Southfield, Pontiac, Sterling Heights,
Warren, Grosse Pointe, Farmington Hills, Bloomfield Hills,
Royal Oak, Plymouth, Novi, Grand Rapids, Lansing, Kalamazoo,
Battle Creek, Muskegon, Ann Arbor, Cleveland, Lorain,
Toledo, Bowling Green, Akron, Youngstown, Sarasota, Tampa,
St. Petersburg, Lakeland, Venice, Bradenton, Punta Gorda,
Port Charlotte
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