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Soft wash roof cleaning services from Powerwash Queensland can help reduce your roofs deterioration because nothing deteriorates faster on your Gold Coast home in our Queensland climate than the roof on your home or business. Whether you have a terracotta tiles, clay tiles, concrete tiles, metal, colourbond or other type of roof, they will eventually become dirty with unsightly ugly black streaks that very quickly can eventually take over your entire roof. Those unsightly black streaks are normally a type of mould or lichen dependent on what your roof material is. Unfortunately, our Queensland climate is perfect for the growth of algae, mould and lichen; they thrive in the warm, humid summers and they are eating away at your roof. These organic matters will cause you to replace your roof prematurely, costing you thousands of dollars.
But help is at hand. A professional soft wash roof cleaning by Powerwash Queensland combined with maintenance will prevent premature replacement and save you thousands of dollars over the life span of your home. If you are unsure of what maintenance is required for your particular roof, ask our friendly staff and we will happily assist you and even block in an annual date to remind you its time to maintain your roof.
and return your roof to its original color and beauty safely. Our soft wash roof cleaning process is at an extremely high standard. We use only environmentally safe roof cleaning products; not only are they safe for the environment but they are safe for your pets, your children and yourselves. No harsh chemicals are used at all; your plants, hedges and lawns are safe.
Are you unsure if your roof can be soft wash cleaned? In, most cases we are able to clean your Gold Coast roof without ever having to step one foot on it. In cases that we must walk on the roof, all our staff have the training, expertise, and equipment to do so safely without risk to ourselves or your roof. We do not use high pressure for our roof cleaning as the pressure of the water could lift tiles and cause unnecessary damage. Instead we use a soft gentle approach that allows the roof cleaning products to restore your roof to its original condition fast, easy and with no fuss.
Nearly everyone would agree that a dirty roof lowers a property’s value and may makes it hard to sell; but there is more to it than that. The so called “dirt” on a roof can actually shorten the life span of the roof and can even present a very real health hazard.
While not all mould (fungi) pose a health danger, some are very harmful, especially for the older generation, younger children and people who suffer from asthma and respiratory problems. Mould spores, which are on your roof, can get inside your home, they can end up coming off the roof by the rain or wind and onto the driveway and walkways and are easily tracked inside by our pets and ourselves. There they can even be drawn into our air conditioning systems and dispersed around our homes embedding themselves on interior walls and ceilings bringing a whole new problem. Different mould species can have varying health effects, but it is important to remember that any excessive mould growth needs to be taken care of, regardless of the species. Any excessive mould growth can lead to increased allergies, toxicity, and house/building structural problems.
Furthermore, with the huge increase to our living expenses, you need to act fast to clean your roof. Not many people realise that mould, algae, lichen and other organic matter on a roof acts like a sponge; it absorbs the sun’s heat, which causes a rise in the temperature inside a home or building. This leads to a higher use of the air conditioner which generates a higher electricity bill.
The dirt on your roof is not just dust. It’s alive! Some of the black or very dark streaks are caused by a type of algae commonly found in climates with warm, humid summers. The algae grow in standing water, as well as in our water ways and canals. The algal spores are carried to our roofs from the water sources by the wind and birds, and then from roof to roof where it grows and feeds on the real dirt on tile roofs and maybe in some cases the tiles themselves. Worse still, as the algae grow, they retain water and foster the growth of other roof inhabitants.
Algae on our roofs are not just unsightly and can pose its own danger to us. If algae were to end up on our driveway or walkways then the ground can and does become slippery under foot. Powerwash Queensland with its soft wash non-pressure option can be the professional roof cleaning company that can get rid of the danger of mould, algae and lichen.
The black stains are also very likely to harbor a number of moulds or fungi. Unlike algae the fungi on our roofs lacks chlorophyll. They are unable to manufacture food from raw materials. So, it must get nutrition from some form of organic matter which is formed from the algae and mould. So, you can see it is important to act fast and have your roof cleaning performed by the Gold Coasts best soft wash roof cleaning company and stop the cycle of damage to your Queensland roof.
Fungi normally begin their life cycle as an airborne spore that settles on roofs, especially terracotta tiled ones; but is not limited to this type of tile. Any Queensland roof made by any material is susceptible to fungi. The spores on the northern exposure of the roof stand a better chance of survival because that portion of the roof is the last part to dry after a rain or morning dew. This raises the humidity on the surface of the shingle, thus creating a perfect feeding and breeding ground.
The slates used in roofing is fossilized, dead organic matter — and an important food source for fungi. Asphalt, at the granule base, is normally consumed first. Once these granules dislodge, accelerated deterioration will occur. Ceramic granules represent the outer hard shell that protects against hail and other falling debris. Ceramic granules protect against damaging UV radiation and insulate the roof against extreme heat. So, you can understand that their dislodgement by the growing fungal colonies can be detrimental to our roofs’ longevity. Surprisingly, the algae are also food for the fungi.
Unfortunately, there is nothing available on the market to treat your roof material prior to it going on the structure at the time of build. Your homes roof is one of the biggest expenses when building your home. So, we at Powerwash Queensland encourage our locals to invest in us to maintain and look after your roof with a timely soft wash roof clean. Use us as your maintenance crew. People maintain the inside of their homes, with carpet cleaning and spring cleaning; add roof cleaning and maintenance to your list and invest in looking after your home on the outside as well.
Powerwash Queensland has been soft washing roofs on the Gold Coast for over 15 years now and all of our customers have been very satisfied with the quality of work we put into our roof cleaning. We soft wash roofs which have terracotta tiles, concrete tiles, colourbond sheeting, metal sheeting and more all over the Gold Coast, from Coomera, Labrador, Nerang, Carrara, Worongary, Robina, Mudgeeraba, Varsity and all the way down to Coolangatta. Where you live isn’t an issue for us, we can come out and soft wash your roof for you today.
When you are choosing a soft washing company it is probably in your best interests to make sure they will do the job right the first time. You wouldn’t want someone to come and ruin your roof, would you? The best way to know if they are the right company to use is by looking at their reviews, asking for references and talking to other people who have used that same company before.
The last thing you want is the mould and algae eating away at your roof. This can also cause damage to your house. Holes may form in the roof of your house and then the problem will spread into the inside of your roof and further into your house which may cause water damage if it rains. So, make sure you are having your roof cleaned occasionally so this can be avoided.