Saving Money on Community Maintenance

Are you responsible for the maintenance or replacement of the roofs for a community?  Learn how to best protect the community’s property values and resources.

Roof repairs and maintenance are significant expense items for most Florida communities. Understanding the maintenance requirements and the realistic life expectancy of your roofs (and planning appropriately) will help you and your community with both operating budgets and long-range planning. Being proactive about the repairs and maintenance of your roofs can significantly increase their life expectancy and reduce the overall costs to the Homeowners and Residents. It will minimize disruptions throughout the community, help avoid unnecessary surprises, and it should be considered a “Best Practice” in a well-run community.

Board Members and Community Managers taking this course will learn the basics of roofing and roof maintenance in order to properly plan and allocate a community’s resources effectively.

This is a State Certified CEU Course - 1 Hour Operations or Elecctive

Four Roof Maintenance Tips for Property Managers

If your Property Management responsibilities include roofs, here are some tips that will make your job much easier, help you avoid as many “surprises” as possible, and keep your Repair & Maintenance costs to a minimum.

1. Trim Back Your Trees Allowing trees to grow near the building or over the roof creates several potential problems. Falling branches & debris can damage the roof. Branches that are constantly brushing an asphalt shingle roof will accelerate granule loss. Branches that are close to the roof also make it easier for animals like squirrels, raccoons, and opossums to reach the roof and start nesting.
   
   
   And if the property is located in a storm-prone area, having trees close to the structure drastically increases the odds of one of them landing on the roof.
   
   
2. Clear Out Valleys and Gutters
   
    Clogged valleys and gutters are a major source of leaks and damage to the roof. These features are designed to quickly shed water & take it away from the property, but when they are backed up, they can’t function properly. This is when water intrusion starts, gutters become much heavier and start to pull out from the fascia, and valley rot begins as the debris starts to decay.
3. Keep the Roof Clean 
   
   Algae growth on the roofs causes black streaks & stains that are common in most of the US. While they are not necessarily damaging in and of themselves, they are an eyesore and if they’re left unchecked, they can make it harder to see other issues.
   
   Moss growth on roofs is also a common problem in many areas of the US. And unlike algae, moss can damage the roof.
   
   Keeping trees trimmed back from the property makes the roof surface less conducive to both algae and moss growth.
4. Schedule Roof Inspections on a Regular Basis
   
    The National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) recommends yearly inspections and most roof warranties require them as well. Regular inspections will help you catch damage early – when it’s easier and less expensive to repair. It also reduces the chance of leaks and resulting damage to the inside of the building.
   
   During the roof inspection, particular attention should be paid to the most common areas of roof leaks, deterioration, and damage from pests. Getting potential problems fixed before they develop into major problems will save unnecessary inconvenience, repair costs, and property damage.

Would You Like Professional Help in Maintaining Your Roofs? Here are some of the Industry's best

Roof-A-Cide will be at the PM Expo in WPB

Roof-A-Cide will be at the PM Expo at The South Florida Fairgrounds on
March 3, 2015.

Check us out in booths 432 and 433 where we will be answering your questions on Roof Cleaning and Maintenance - what to do and what NOT to do to best serve  your community!

PM-EXPO is the premier trade show for Condo Associations and HOA's. Whether you are a community association volunteer, a CAM or a property manager, PM-EXPO is committed to address your needs as well as the vendors that serve you.

Register Here for Free

Steep Slope Roofing Basics for Board Members and Community Managers

We’re pleased to announce that our state certified CEU course, "Steep Slope Roofing Basics", is now available for Board Members and Community Managers.

This course is designed to help Florida Community Association, HOA, and Condo Association Board Members and Managers maximize the expected life of their roofing systems, while minimizing their costs, by understanding how their roofs are constructed and what steps are necessary to keep roofing systems functioning properly for as long as possible.

Board Members and Managers completing this course will earn CEU credit while gaining an understanding of the following:

• Common roof designs: Gable vs Hip vs Mansard, etc.
• Design elements of a roofing system: Ridge, Hip, Valleys, etc.
• Roof components: Underlayment, flashings, vents, etc.
• Common roof materials: Tile, shingle, stone-coated metal, membrane, etc.
• Roof warranties: Manufacturer vs Workmanship
• Roof maintenance: Common roof inspection & maintenance requirements
• Roof repairs: Most common areas of roof failure / leaks
• Roof cleaning: What to do & what NOT to do
• Life expectancy: Understand the lifecycle of different roofing systems and how maintenance, or lack of it impacts the life expectancy & costs

The better you understand your roofs and the maintenance requirements,
the better you're able to control costs

This course will be made available to Board Members and Managers through the following venues:

• CAI functions
• CAM educational groups & events
• Trade shows
• Staff training at your location for Property Management companies

If you would like to have this course presented for your group, community, or staff, please contact us at 800-806-6727 or via Info@Roof-A-Cide.com.

Community Roof Cleaning and Maintenance

Here's a video we did recently that shows what preventative maintenance across a whole community can accomplish.

This is a community of 400+ homes that works with one of our Applicators. Their roofs are approximately 15 years old. And while most 15 year old shingle roofs in Florida would be black by now, these have never needed to be cleaned and they look almost pristine. Why? Because of Proactive, Preventative Maintenance.

Roof Cleaning is very common here in Florida because when the roof is covered in black algae, it not only looks bad and detracts from the aesthetics of the property or community, it detracts from the value of the property or community. This is why many homeowners in South Florida don't have a choice as to whether or not to keep their roofs clean - it's mandated by the communities they live in.

But cleaning the roofs with harsh chemicals or pressure cleaning puts unnecessary wear & tear on the roof and opens up the potential for damage. Preventative Maintenance is much easier on the roof and more cost-effective. Periodic inspections, minor repairs when needed, preventing algae & moss growth, etc all contribute to maximizing the life of the roof and lowering overall costs of ownership.

By eliminating the need for roof cleaning, this community is improving the aesthetics of the community, improving property values, reducing unnecessary disruption throughout the community, reducing unnecessary wear & tear, maximizing the life of the roofs - AND they're saving the community money while doing it.

If you're ready to start being proactive in maintaining your roof or the roofs of your community, contact an Authorized Roof-A-Cide® Applicator near you.

Additional Info:

• Roof-A-Cide.com
• Roof-A-Cide for Board Members and Property Managers
• Authorized Roof-A-Cide® Applicators in Florida

Roof-A-Cide is a Member of the Community Association Institute, Florida Community Association Providers, and a Florida Community Association Journal Award winner.

Roof-A-Cide at the 2014 SFLA Expo: Ft. Lauderdale Dec 11,2014

Roof-A-Cide is looking forward to participating in the South Florida Condo, HOA, Co-op & Apartment Expo. Join us on December 11th at the Broward County Convention Center. This event is trusted by thousands, it's the leading show of its kind in South Florida, & we're pleased to have been a part of it from the beginning. 

Roof-A-Cide will be in Booth #204
Here is a link to the show page

• Join fellow board and association members, property managers, apartment building owners and homeowners
• Keep up to date with industry issue & education
• Meet the companies that can provide the service you need
• Get your most important questions answered

Roof-A-Cide will be there to demonstrate and explain to Board Members and Community / Property Managers how, for over 20 years, we've been helping Florida communities maintain & protect their properties in a cost-effective & environmentally safe manner - AND how we help them Save Money While Doing It!

Come see us in booths 204 & 206 & be sure to stop by to talk with some of our Florida partners that will also be exhibiting: Best Roofing (Booth #923) & Coastal Painting (Booth #201). 

For over 20 years, we've been working with Homeowners, Communities, and Property Maintenance Professionals offering the ONLY EPA and Manufacturer Approved solution that actually PREVENTS ugly Roof Stains - Cost effectively keeping roofs looking like new, & ELIMINATING the need for Roof Cleaning and the damage associated with it.

Safe for the environment and approved by EVERY major manufacturer, Roof-A-Cide is effective on Asphalt Shingles, Concrete or Clay Tiles, Stone-Coated Metal, and Slate. A light spray every few years is all you need to keep your roofs clean & eliminate the need for future cleaning - GUARANTEED.

Whether it's individual homes or communities of over 1,000 - If maximizing property value and the life of the roof is important to you,
you need Roof-A-Cide.

Roof-A-Cide: Safe, Cost-effective, Proven, and Guaranteed!

Roof-A-Cide is a Member of the Community Associations Institute (CAI), Florida Community Association Professionals (FCAP), and is a Florida Community Association Journal (FLCAJ) Readers Choice Award Winner

Community Manager & Board Member Education

Want to Help Educate and Inform Your Managers or Boards of Directors?

Roof-A-Cide Offers On-Site Property Maintenance Presentations for Property Management companies and Community or Condo Associations.

We work with some of Florida’s most established and respected Roofing, Painting, and Property Maintenance companies. These customized presentations have been created to focus on how the companies we work with help Communities to implement very cost-effective maintenance programs that will increase the useful life of Roofs, Paint, and Concrete Surfaces such as Driveways or Sidewalks - and thereby lower overall costs and minimize disruptions to Communities.

Learn how we can help you:

• Maintain your Communities More Effectively
• Save Money
• Do this with Proven, Environmentally Safe Processes

These are Educational, Multi-media, Q&A Presentations that can range from 5 minutes to an hour Depending on YOUR Time and Meeting Requirements.

If you would like to arrange one of these presentations for your company or Association, please contact us at 800-806-6727 ext 8 or email us at Info@Roof-A-Cide.com

Learn why knowledgeable Roofing and Property Maintenance Professionals as well as Community Management Professionals choose Roof-A-Cide and how Your Community Can Benefit.

Roof-A-Cide is Win-Win for Your Community!

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2014 CAI Annual Conference and Expo

Roof-A-Cide is participating in the 2014 CAI Annual Conference and Expo in Orlando on May 14 – 17. We’re looking forward to meeting and networking with Community Leaders from all around the US and if you want to learn how proper roof maintenance improves the overall financial health & stability of communities like yours - we want to talk with you.

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Community Associations Institute 2014 Annual Conference - Register Now 

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This Conference & Expo is the most important event of the year for Community Managers, Management Company Executives, Homeowner Leaders and Service Providers. It will be held at Loews Royal Pacific Resort and features an extensive program that offers new ways of solving problems, uncommon perspectives and unique approaches to everyday challenges. The opportunities for learning and professional growth are extensive!

The Expo:
The exposition showcases the latest technologies, solutions, products and services in one convenient marketplace. Because face-to-face interaction with product and service representatives is an invaluable aspect of attending the conference, conflict-free exhibit hours enable you to consult one-on-one with representatives of companies from across the country. Meet the leading vendors of the products and services you use every day and explore new offerings to meet specific needs within your communities.

The Expo Show Hours:   Thursday, May 15 and Friday, May 16:
12:15 - 3:15 p.m. both days

Products and services featured in the exposition include:

• Banking services
• Building materials
• Insurance
• Internet products & websites
• Landscaping services
• Legal services
• Mail boxes & signs
• Management software
• Outdoor/pool/patio furniture
• Pipe restoration
• Pool liners & products
• Reserve study providers & collections & software
• Roofing, siding & paving
• Security systems & services

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When it comes to Roof Cleaning and Maintenance, you need Roof-A-Cide. Whether it's individual homes or communities of over 1,000 - If maximizing property value and the life of the roof is important to you, read through our website, Roof-A-Cide.com, to learn more and contact an Authorized Roof-A-Cide Applicator near you. 
Roof-A-Cide: Safe, Cost-effective, Proven, and Guaranteed

Related Links:

• http://roof-a-cide.com/PropertyManagers.html
• http://professionalroofcleaning.blogspot.com/2014/03/roof-cleaning-roof-maintenance.html
• http://professionalroofcleaning.blogspot.com/2013/06/things-you-need-to-know-about-roof.html
• http://professionalroofcleaning.blogspot.com/2014/03/community-manager-interview-villaggio_14.html

Roof Cleaning & Roof Maintenance Information for Board Members, Community Managers, & Homeowners

A roof is one of the most expensive replacement items that most people have with respect to their homes. Maintaining it properly not only saves money, but it’s also the more environmentally responsible thing to do. And if you’re an HOA, Condo, or Apartment Community Manager in charge of hundreds of roofs, this concern is obviously multiplied many times over.

So do you want to connect with Roof-A-Cide on different social networks to learn how we’re helping people and communities save money, be more environmentally responsible, minimize the wear & tear on their roofs - and maximize the value of their properties? Here’s where you can find us:

Our Blog: This is where we post information and answer questions about what we’re doing and how we’re helping Communities. Here you’ll also find information on Roof & Property Maintenance, different Authorized Roof-A-Cide® Applicators and what they specialize in, information on the Trade Shows and Industry Events we’re participating in, and updates on how we’re working with various Roofing Materials Manufacturers.  http://professionalroofcleaning.blogspot.com/

Google+ (+RoofACideInfo):  Our Google+ site is a multimedia discussion and exchange of ideas related to Property / Community Management and Maintenance that includes information and discussion from various people and companies around the Web.
https://plus.google.com/+RoofacideInfo/posts

Twitter (@RACInformation) : We use Twitter to share quick updates, links, and news related to Roof-A-Cide®, Property / Community Management, and Property Maintenance.
https://twitter.com/racinformation

Facebook:  Our Facebook page is another convenient way for our Customers to connect to ask questions, share comments & suggestions, and learn about discounts and promotions being offered by local Roof-A-Cide® Applicators.
https://www.facebook.com/RACInformation

LinkedIn: Our LinkedIn company page is a convenient way for Property / Community Managers and Property Management Companies to connect with us and find relevant information about company news, product development, and industry events. http://www.linkedin.com/company/roof-a-cide

Want to Eliminate Roof Cleaning?

We Can Help You!

For over 20 years, Roof-A-Cide has been helping homeowners and communities PREVENT unsightly roof stains and ELIMINATE the need for Roof Cleaning and the potential for property damage that goes along with it.

We have Authorized Roof-A-Cide® Applicators serving HOA, Condo, and Apartment Communities in every major market in Florida. Start protecting your roof and stop the unnecessary wear and tear that will shorten the life of the roof. Visit our website to learn more and Call or contact us today for a proposal for Your Community.

From Individual Homes to Communities of over 1,000 - Authorized Roof-A-Cide® Applicators are licensed, trained, and equipped to Keep Your Roofs Clean and ELIMINATE the need for the repeated pressure cleaning or harsh chemicals that can damage the roof. A light treatment every few years is all that’s needed to keep roofs looking like new. This is why the most successful and respected Roofing and Property Maintenance companies in Florida choose Roof-a-Cide®. 

Roof-A-Cide from John Browne on Vimeo.

We have Authorized Roof-A-Cide® Applicators serving every major market in Florida – so if your Community or Communities would like to eliminate the need for Roof Cleaning and the potential for damage associated with it, we can help!

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Questions?
Contact us at Info@Roof-A-Cide.com or call 1-800-806-6727

Roof-A-Cide: 2014 FLCAJ Readers Choice Award Winner

We’d like to thank The Florida Community Association Journal, everyone that voted in the Readers Choice Awards, and everyone that stopped by our booths at the Expo yesterday.

We had a great time meeting Property Managers, Board Members, and other companies from all around Florida and we’re looking forward to getting to know you better and working with you well into the future.

If we didn't get a chance to talk one-on-one to answer any questions you might have, please don’t hesitate to contact us. 

We have Authorized Roof-A-Cide® Applicators serving every major market in Florida – so if your Community or Communities would like to eliminate the need for Roof Cleaning and the potential for damage associated with it, we can help!

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Questions?
Contact us at Info@Roof-A-Cide.com or call 1-800-806-6727

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Roof-A-Cide Offers Presentations for Property Management Groups and Community or Condo Associations

Roof-A-Cide has put together a couple of short, very informative presentations for Florida Property Managers, Property Management Companies, and Community or Condo Associations. 

These presentations have been created with some of Florida's most established and Respected Roofing, Painting, and Property Maintenance companies and will focus on how we help Communities to implement very cost-effective maintenance programs that will increase the useful life of Roofs, Paint, and Concrete Surfaces such as Driveways or Sidewalks - and thereby lower overall costs and minimize disruptions to Communities like yours.

Learn how we can help you:

1. Maintain your Communities More Effectively
2. Save Money
3. Do this with Proven, Environmentally Safe Processes

These are Educational, Multi-media, Q&A Presentations that can range from 5 minutes to an hour Depending on Your Time and Meeting Requirements.

If you would like to arrange one of these presentation for your Management Group or Association, please contact us at 800-806-6727 ext 8 or email us at Info@Roof-A-Cide.com

Learn why knowledgeable Roofing and Property Maintenance Professionals, and Community Management Professionals choose Roof-A-Cide and how Your Community Can Benefit.

Roof-A-Cide is the ONLY EPA Approved solution specifically designed for Roofs and Approved by the largest Roofing Manufacturers in the US.

Roof-A-Cide is Win-Win for Your Community!

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Listen to Our Interview with Comfort Time Live

For those of you that missed it, we recently had an opportunity to do a radio interview with Tom Plantania of Comfort Time Live - the most widely listened to Home Improvement Radio Program on the Treasure Coast of Fl ranging from Palm Beach Gardens to Vero Beach.

You can listen to it here:

Roof-A-Cide on Comfort Time Live

Learn why knowledgeable Roofing and Property Maintenance Professionals, and Community Management Professionals choose Roof-A-Cide and how Your Community Can Benefit.

Roof-A-Cide is the ONLY EPA Approved solution specifically designed for Roofs and Approved by the largest Roofing Manufacturers in the US.

Roof-A-Cide is Win-Win for Your Community!

Locate an Authorized Roof-A-Cide® Applicator near you

or Call 800-806-6727 ext 8 for a FREE,
No-Obligation Proposal for Your Community.

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SW FLA Property Managers & Homeowner Associations: Don't entrust your properties to just anyone!

Hoover Pressure Cleaning is an Authorized Roof-A-Cide® Applicator committed to providing Outstanding Customer Service and Satisfaction through their Highly Trained and Properly Equipped Professionals.

From Individual Homes & Businesses, to Homeowner and Condo Associations, Hoover Pressure Cleaning cleans & maintains more than 1,000 properties each year. They offer eco-friendly products & services for your Exteriors, Driveways & Pavers, Pool Cages & Decks, Lanais, and Roofs.

When budgeting time comes – Hoover Pressure Cleaning can help you with detailed and accurate estimates on all of the cost-effective services you need to maintain your property.

Hoover Pressure Cleaning is also happy to offer presentations to your Management Associates, Directors, or Communities as a whole to explain proper and timely maintenance is the most cost-effective approach to maintaining the aesthetics and value of a Community.

Hoover Pressure Cleaning has been proudly serving Charlotte, Sarasota, Lee & Manatee Counties since 1996 and has built a solid repeat & referral business based on Outstanding Customer Service and Value!

Here are some of the Associations they service. 

Admirals Point Avista Bent Tree Bobcat Trail Bobcat Trail Villas Boca Bay – Boca Grande Boca Grande Boca Royale Burnt Store Isles Burnt Store Lakes Burnt Store Meadows Caloosa Lakes Casey Key Cedar Creek Colonial Oaks Deep Creek Englewood Isles Fairway Villas Gardens of Palm Aire Greenfield Gulf Cove Heritage Oak Heron Creek Golf & Country Club Isles Cove Jacaranda Heights Lakes of Jacaranda Lakewood Ranch Country Club

Lakewood Ranch - Weston Lemon Bay Isles Longboat Key Manasota Key Marlin Run at Burnt Store Marina Mission Lake Misty Creek Myakka River Trails North Port Estates Oyster Creek Palm Aire Palm Island Palmer Ranch Pelican Pointe Pine Brook Plantation Prestancia Punta Gorda Isles River Club River Wilderness Riverwood Golf & Country Club Rotonda Rotonda Lakes Sabal Trace Sawgrass

Seminole Lakes Country Club Siesta Key Sorrento Woods South Gulf Cove Southwood Spanish Point Stoneybrook  - Forest Hills I & II Stoneybrook of Venice The Oaks The Resort at Burnt Store Marina Three Oaks Turtle Rock Venetia Venetian Golf & Country Club Water's Edge Condo Assoc. Waterford Weston at Lakewood Ranch Willow Brook Windward Woodlands at Rivendale

Contact Hoover Pressure Cleaning today:

http://hooverpressure.com/

• Toll Free: (888) 697-6886
• Englewood: (941) 460-0280
• North Port: (941) 460-0280
• Port Charlotte: (941) 743-2882
• Punta Gorda: (941) 637-5859
• Sarasota/Bradenton: (941) 922-4778
• Venice: (941) 483-4214

Roof-A-Cide® is EPA Approved and Approved by EVERY Major Roof Materials Manufacturer.

Locate an Authorized Roof-A-Cide® Applicator near you

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Roof-A-Cide® Demonstrations in Palm Beach County

We are inviting Property Managers in Palm Beach County to come see the Roof-A-Cide® process in action.

Coastal Painting Company, an Authorized Roof-A-Cide® Applicator for almost a decade, is treating two Palm Beach County Communities in August.

This is an opportunity for you to see first-hand what the process entails and learn how we can help your Communities save money and save wear & tear on their roofs.

Please contact us for details on attending a Demo, having us come to your offices to do a presentation and Q&A about implementing Roof-A-Cide® for your customers, or setting up a presentation and Q&A at some of the properties you manage.

Call us at 800-806-6727 ext 1 or email us at Info@Roof-A-Cide.com

Roof-A-Cide® is EPA Approved and Approved by EVERY Major Roof Materials Manufacturer

Locate an Authorized Roof-A-Cide® Applicator near you

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