Comparison of the Most Common Roof Cleaning / Treatment Methods

Knowing your choices will help you determine the best method for you to keep your community's roof clean, protected, and functioning properly.

Generic Chemicals

- Chlorine Bleach ("Soft" Washing): While relatively quick and inexpensive, Chlorine Bleach is Corrosive to your roof fixtures (the boots, valleys, flashings, and underlayments which are the parts of your roof that are most susceptible to leaks) and is Toxic to the environment – Especially when used in the high-strength concentrations and not rinsed, which is very common with most inexperienced Roof Cleaning contractors. Link to Bleach Synonyms.

Cleaning and ongoing prevention with Chlorine Bleach typically requires repeating the process, or applying a diluted cleaning mixture, every 6-12 months depending on which area of the country you live in. 

This is NOT a cost-effective, long-term solution.

Note: Chlorine Bleach should always be rinsed to avoid irreparable damage to the roof.

- Oxygenated Bleach: Safer for your roof fixtures and more environmentally friendly than Chlorine Bleach, but it is more labor-intensive and requires rinsing for immediate results. These products can be used without rinsing, but require 3-6 months and adequate rainfall to see results.

Cleaning and ongoing prevention with Oxygenated Bleach typically requires repeating the process, or applying a diluted cleaning mixture, every 6-12 months depending on which area of the country you live in.


This is NOT a cost-effective, long-term solution.

Proprietary Products

- M-1 Roof & Deck Cleaner, New Again Roof Deck Cleaner (Sodium and Potassium Hydroxides) Caustic chemicals (degreasers) that are dangerous to handle, not environmentally safe, require rinsing pressures that are too high for shingle roofs, and react with the petroleum base of roof shingles to dry them out leading to a loss of granules and premature aging of the roof.

Cleaning with Sodium or Potassium Hydroxides typically requires repeating the process every 12-24 months depending on which area of the country you live in.
This is NOT a cost-effective, long-term solution.

- Clean Up Group Biocide, Spray and Forget, Wet & Forget(Quaternary Ammonium Compounds): Safer for your roof fixtures and more environmentally friendly than Chlorine Bleach, but not EPA Approved. This method is more labor-intense and requires rinsing for immediate results. These products can be used without rinsing, but require 3-6 months and adequate rainfall to see results.

Cleaning and ongoing prevention with Quaternary Ammonium Compounds typically requires repeating the process, or applying a diluted cleaning mixture, every 6-12 months depending on which area of the country you live in. Keep this in mind when you see companies advertise that they KEEP ROOFS CLEAN FOR YEARS - without mentioning that they have to repeatedly reapply their products and that you will be charged for this.This is NOT a cost-effective, long-term solution.

- Roof Restore (Proprietary Soap): Safer for your roof fixtures and more environmentally friendly than Chlorine Bleach, but it is more labor-intense and requires rinsing for immediate results.

Cleaning with Roof Restore typically requires repeating the process 18-24 months depending on which area of the country you live in.
This is NOT a cost-effective, long-term solution.

- Roof-A-Cide (EPA Approved Proprietary Copper Algaecide): Safest for the roof and the environment - and most cost-effective long-term solution. Roof-A-Cide has also been tested and approved the the largest roof materials manufacturers of Shingle, Concrete, Clay, Stone-Coated Metal, and Slate roofs.

Roof-A-Cide can be used to clean without rinsing, but requires 3-6 months and adequate rainfall to see results. With each application, Roof-A-Cide is GUARANTEED for AT LEAST 2 Full Years and only requires reapplication every 2-3 years to keep the roof clean and avoid the need for future cleaning.


This IS the ONLY cost-effective, long-term solution.

To learn more about Professional Roof Cleaning and Stain Prevention, visit out website at: Roof-A-Cide.com

Click here to locate an Authorized Roof-A-Cide Applicator near you for a free estimate on protecting your property:

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Authorized Roof-A-Cide Applicators are licensed, trained, and equipped to clean your roof properly, apply Roof-A-Cide, and extend our Unconditional, 2-Year Guarantee.

Earth Day 2013

Think Globally, Act Locally

An average Homeowners Association here in Florida will allow almost 10,000 gallons of toxic chlorine bleach to be dumped onto their property in order to keep their roofs looking clean. This is harmful to the roofs, the environment, and the people living and working in the area.

 

There is a much better way!

 

Roof-A-Cide helps Homeowners, Businesses, Homeowners Associations, and Condo Communities maintain their properties without harming the roofs or surrounding people, plants, and animals.

 

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Meet South Florida’s Premier Roof-A-Cide Applicators, Roof Treatment Inc.

Reprinted from Best of Weston magazine

Roof Treatment Inc., goal is to provide customers with exactly the kind of quality service discerning homeowners expect. Located locally in Davie, this family owned and operated business is licensed and insured, and has serving south Florida for over ten years. "We have the best product on the market. We preserve roofs, we don't destroy roofs!" said Christina Miele, who co-owns Roof Treatment Inc. with brother, Frank Miele.

Roof Treatment Inc. is actually one of a few companies in the South Florida area that uses a patented product called Roof-A-Cide. Effective on all types of roofs, this innovative chemical is a 100% copper-based material that is the only EPA approved algaecide / fungicide on the market. Not only is it gentle on your roof, but it is safe for plants and shrubs as well. Christina states that it is the most effective alternative to repetitive roof cleaning, which has been known to cause premature damage. "There's no chlorine, bleach, or harsh chemicals to deteriorate the roof.”

Christina says Roof-A-Cide is a safe and effective method that permanently eradicates mold, unlike chlorine. Chlorine initially gets rid of the mold, but once the gas from the chlorine evaporates, it leaves behind a residue that becomes fertilizer for the next colony of mold to grow. It becomes an accelerator. Consequently, repeated cleaning is needed much sooner. The natural erosion that occurs over time from the basic weather conditions is enough to bring most roofs to the point where annual inspections and minor repairs are a necessity to prevent significant repair costs. Along with repeated cleaning, concrete tiles are more likely to shift, slip, or break and asphalt shingles are more likely to become brittle and crack. As these factors take their toll on the roof, there becomes a greater chance of damaging the roof simply by walking on it, or even worse, the roof becomes so compromised it caves under even minimal stress.

Roof-A-Cide eliminates the need for repeated and unnecessary pressure cleanings. It will be the last time you clean your roof," Frank said. Roof-A-Cide comes with an unconditional 2-year guarantee. Once your roof is cleaned, authorized applicators will treat your roof with Roof-A-Cide and will guarantee discoloration for two years. Roof Treatment Inc, is currently offering a Summer Special through August. Mention this article to receive the promotional summer discount. Frank Miele said he is willing offer the discount because Roof-A-Cide is beneficial to not only the client, but his company as well. When technicians return in two years, the roof does not need to be re-cleaned, just re-treated. "All we have to do is come back and give the roof a light spray every two years. It takes less time because we don't have to clean it again," he said. "And of course, It will expand the life of your roof because you don't have people walking on it every year, and you don't have water pressure or harsh chemicals beating it down," he said.

For more information, you can call Roof Treatment Inc at 954-275-1831 or visit them at 2045 SW 127th Avenue in Davie.

 

http://rooftreatment.com/