Keeping your roof clean helps preserve it for as long as possible. Dirt, algae, mold, and other outdoor grime and filth wear down your roof and make it more prone to leaks and other issues but washing away these contaminants helps you prevent these damages. However, it’s important to note that you should never attempt roof washing on your own.
Here are three reasons why DIY roof washing is a bad idea:
- Danger. Any time you work on an elevated surface, there’s a certain risk of injury. Falling off your roof can get you seriously hurt, especially when your roof is wet from cleaning and therefore more slippery. Professionals know how to keep themselves safe while washing your roof, so leave the cleaning job with them.
- Lack of equipment. It’s not too difficult to get a pressure washer to use on your roof, but this isn’t the ideal equipment to use. Pressure washing damages your roof more than it helps it. We here at Safely Softwash use the softwashing method instead, which has proven to be much more effective than pressure washing without the risk of damages. This equipment is reserved for professional softwashing companies, so you’ll want to make sure your roof gets treated with the best equipment and expertise by giving us a call.
- Time. Roof washing requires a lot of time that you may not have, especially in today’s busy world. It’s also likely that you won’t achieve the same high-quality results with your DIY roof cleaning job that you would get with professional services, which means all the time you spend trying to clean your roof will be wasted. You’re much better off going about your day taking care of your other responsibilities and hobbies than trying to clean your roof by yourself.
Reach out to our team today for superior roof washing services that can’t be beaten by anybody else.