Professional Roof Cleaning for HOA and Condo Communities

Protect Your Property by learning about your choices in different cleaning methods.

Most Roof Cleaning contractors here in Florida are using high-strength Chlorine Bleach (Pool Chlorine) for Roof Cleaning because it is cheap, fast, and easy. And while some roofing manufacturers recommend using some bleach when cleaning a roof, NONE of them recommend the extremely high strength concentrations that are commonly used throughout Florida and increasingly throughout the US.  There are much safer and more effective ways to maintain your roof.  

Extremely High-Strength Chlorine Bleach solutions usually will not do noticeable damage to actual asphalt roof shingles or concrete roof tiles, but they will do irreversible damage to almost everything else that comprises a roof system – fixtures, flashings, fasteners, gutters, and most importantly the underlayment that covers the roof and serves as the actual waterproofing. This damage usually goes unnoticed for years before the problem is discovered.

This is why you do not see reputable Roofing Professionals using or advocating this dangerous method – but you will find them using other methods that are safer for the roof, safer for the environment, and APPROVED by Roofing Manufacturers.

• FACT: Both Bleach and TSP will corrode metal (even in weak concentrations) and High-Strength Chlorine Bleach (Pool Chlorine) will accelerate the damage – especially when the roof is not rinsed properly.
• FACT: Not One Roofing Manufacturer in the US recommends the High-Strength Chlorine Bleach solutions that are being used all over Florida and increasingly throughout the US.
• FACT: Roofing Manufacturers have approved safer alternatives to Chlorine Bleach for cleaning roofs.
• Roof-A-Cide® has been approved by the largest manufacturers of Asphalt Shingles, Concrete Tiles, Clay Tiles, Stone-Coated Metal and Slate.
• Roof-A-Cide® has over 20 years of PROVEN results in HOA & Condo Communities.

Protect yourself and your property by learning why knowledgeable Roofing Professionals, Property Maintenance Professionals, and Community Management Professionals choose Roof-A-Cide® to eliminate the need for Roof Cleaning.

Links:

• Locate an Authorized Roof-A-Cide® Applicator Near You
• Important Information About Roof Warranties
• Roof Cleaning Information for Community Managers & Board Members

Community Roof Cleaning and Maintenance

These Roofs were Scheduled for
Replacement roughly Ten Years Ago

For most Florida communities, Roof Cleaning is part of recurring maintenance simply because dirty roofs look bad and clean roofs look much better. Very few things drag down the appearance of the average community like roofs that look old and worn out because they are covered in black algae. 

But if they’re truly looking to maximize value and minimize long-term costs, appearance is only one of several factors that Board Members and Community Managers should be concerned with regarding their community’s significant investment in their roofs.

Aside from aesthetics, communities should also be concerned with:

• Longevity & Proper Performance
• Long-term Cost
• Property Values
• Disruption / Inconvenience
• Warranties

Regular Inspections & Maintenance: A Stitch in Time Saves Nine

Contrary to what many people outside of the Roofing Industry believe, you cannot put a roof on today, forget about it, and expect it to last for decades. 

But They Still Look Great &
Function Fine Today

But if your community is accustomed to reactionary maintenance, you’ll probably have the roofs cleaned when they become an eyesore, you’ll have a Roofer inspect and repair the roofs when someone is complaining about leaks, and the roofs will be replaced much sooner than they should have been. This reactionary approach to maintenance doesn't work well for any major repair or replacement item – pools, pavement, HVAC, etc. and it doesn't work well for Roofing.

The best approach is a comprehensive, proactive maintenance program that includes:

1.      Regular inspections with special attention to common problem areas

2.      Minor maintenance / repair

3.      Keeping the roofs clean to eliminate the need for unnecessary wear & tear associated with roof cleaning

4.      A periodic assessment of the remaining useful life of the roofs (No one likes to be surprised by a major project)

The Board & Management are charged with spending everyone's money wisely. This approach will not only protect the community’s investment by helping to prolong the life of the roofs, but it will also keep the property aesthetically pleasing and minimize disruption as it gives the Board & Management the critical information they need in order to budget and plan properly for ongoing repairs & maintenance as well as the eventual replacement. 

• Want to Be Proactive in Your Community?
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Related Links:

• Roof Cleaning & Maint. Info for Board Members & Managers
• Roof-A-Cide Benefits for Your Community