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Getting Your Roof Shingle Cleaned
Author : Mario Rayjohnson
Submitted : 2011-11-13 13:15:18 Word Count : 870 Popularity: 55
Tags: outdoor, cleaning, maintenance
Roofs with asphalt shingles require regular cleaning. Many people are getting into this business because of of the increasing demand. Asphalt shingle roof cleaning is carving a niche for itself. Plenty of opportunities in this business are opening up.
The problem and solution is not too difficult provided one understands from the start the dynamics of shingle roofs - how they are set up, what the problems are relating to the types of stains that need attention. Not everyone can adequatly operatea water jet washingoperation. Sure, running this type of business is simple enough; however, you need to have a good grasp of the fundamentals.
The next step is experience leading to technical expertise. If the contractor fails tounderstand the basics of roof installation then thousands of dollars may go down the drain. The pressure applied must be minimal and low so that the shingles are not affected. Before starting the job the roof must be thoroughly inspected and checked. Most of the pressure wash machines used for cleaning the roof use 4 GPM and even go up to 10 GPM. It's important to know when to use what.
In most cases of roof construction, a layer of felt is first laid out and on top of this other roofing materials are applied. The first layer of shingle is called the starter-course. It's installed in reverse positionat the roof's lowest tip. This shingle layer serves as a solid base over which water can run out without leaking into the rafters. These are installed between the shingles key ways. A second layer of shingles is put overon top of the first layer. The remainder of the roofing is installed similarly going up the line of the structure. With this set up, water will run from one shingle layer to the nextbefore it drainsinto the roof dranaige system (gutters). This is the first step in installing a shingle roof.
Gloeocapsa magma, a fungus, is a fungus that commonly forms on roofs. This fungus is carried by air and wind, latching itself on any roof type. This fungus grows stealthily, escaping the notice of most homeownersuntil after it has caused considerably damaged the roof and formed over a large area of the structure. In the beginning, this algae appears as black or dark brown marks on the roof.
It thrives in places where the enviroment is warm and humid.
The method of roof cleaningis very effective in cleaning this dangerous ugly blemish.
Other shingle cleaning organisations sugest the use of a cleaner that has sodium hydroxide as its prime base substance or a Gynexin based cleaning compound. No matter what cleaning agent is applied the guidelines of the manufacturer of cleaning agent must be followed.
Another importantpoint when doing a roof cleaning job is: that after every roof clean the firm performing the taskshould always do a gutter cleaning service check to make-sure that no roof shingle has been left in the gutters
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The penman is time served outside cleaning instructor to the gutter cleaning industry and roof cleaning operations
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