Roof-A-Cide's Top 5 Articles on Roof Maintenance

Roofs are one of the most expensive maintenance and replacement items of a home. And when you’re dealing with a community, the expense is multiplied and is usually very substantial. Proper maintenance, or lack of it, has a substantial impact on the aesthetics, property values, and costs to the residents of the community - and effective management of the maintenance & costs is a critical part of the effective management of the community as a whole.

This is a list of the top five articles we’ve compiled that will help Board Members and Community Managers understand the basics of managing their roof maintenance:

• The Power of Bulk Purchasing: Florida Community Association Journal (FLCAJ) 
  Some best practices are being ignored by many Florida communities - unnecessarily costing their Homeowners & Residents substantial amounts of money.

• Nobody Likes Roof Cleaning: LinkedIn Pulse 
  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.

• Do You Have a Warranty on Your Roof?: CAI Central Florida Times 
  When you’re dealing with the proper maintenance of your roof, there are a couple of warranties that come into play.

• Roof Cleaning for Communities: LinkedIn Pulse 
  Experienced Community Association Managers, familiar with the effects of repeated Roof Cleaning, know that using high pressure or harsh chemicals can greatly accelerate the aging of a roof and many just accept it as “the cost” of keeping roofs clean – but there are proven, effective ways to avoid this.

• Coming Soon to a Florida Community Near You: LinkedIn Pulse 
  Because the appearance of the roofs has such an impact on property values, many communities in Florida require that homeowners / residents keep their roofs clean – just like they require that the lawns are mowed, bushes are trimmed, and driveways are kept clean. The more proactive and comprehensively managed communities coordinate the roof cleaning for the benefit of the community – making it more convenient for the homeowners, maintaining a consistent look throughout the community, minimizing disruption, and saving money at the same time. This is where communities in Central Florida and on the Treasure Coast can learn a lot from their counterparts in Southeast and Southwest Florida.

Do you need a company qualified to help you care for your roofs? We have Authorized Roof-A-Cide® Applicators serving HOA, Condo, & Apartment communities in every major market in Florida.

Roof Cleaning & Maintenance in Southwest Florida

Need a Roof Cleaning and Maintenance Professional in Southwest Florida?

Authorized Roof-A-Cide® Applicators cover Hardee, Sarasota, Charlotte, Lee, & Collier Counties - including Naples, Bonita Springs, Ft. Myers, Cape Coral, Port Charlotte, & Sarasota. 

From individual homes to communities of over 1,000, Authorized Roof-A-Cide® Applicators help Southwest Florida Homeowners, Communities and Property Management Companies Maintain Their Roofs Safely and More Cost-effectively as we eliminate the need for future roof cleaning.

Roofs that look old & worn out detract from a community's appearance and therefore property values. So, many communities require Roof Cleaning. But Roof Cleaning can pose a problem for a Community because many roof cleaning contractors are not licensed, insured, or

qualified to maintain the roofs properly. So Board Members and Managers generally have these very legitimate concerns:

• Is it Safe for My Roofs?
• Will it Damage My Landscaping?
• How Long Does it Last?
• How Do I Protect My Association?

We eliminate these concerns.
By using Roof-A-Cide, you're assured of a safe and proven system that is applied by trained Professionals - Experts in Roof Cleaning & Maintenance. This allows you to get back to the more important aspects of your job knowing that our process is Safe, Cost-Effective, Proven, and Guaranteed.

Roof-A-Cide® has been helping Homeowners and Communities maintain roofs Safely and Cost-effectively for over 20 years. We help Communities eliminate the need for Roof Cleaning and we can help yours.

Locate an Authorized Roof-A-Cide Applicator in Southwest Florida

Roof-A-Cide Welcomes Colonial Roofing

We're happy to announce that Colonial Roofing is now an
Authorized Roof-A-Cide® Applicator serving Southwest Florida and we wish them great success!

Established in 1978, Colonial Roofing has been serving Southwest Florida for over 35 years and is one of the only Full-Service residential and commercial roofing companies servicing Lee, Collier, Charlotte, Sarasota, Manatee, and Monroe Counties. Unlike most other companies, Colonial Roofing is uniquely qualified to handle EVERY aspect of your roof - Repairs, Cleaning, Maintenance, or Replacement.

Colonial Roofing is a company founded, and growing, on the principles of Service, Quality, and Integrity. They have earned the respect and loyalty of HOA and Condo communities throughout the area and have a unique understanding of the challenges these communities’ Boards and Managers have with respect to their roofs.

The Colonial Roofing Experts from Amy Christensen on Vimeo.

Colonial Roofing is a Member of the Florida Roofing, SheetMetal, and Air Conditioning Contractors (FRSA), the Southwest Florida RoofingContractors Association (SWFRCA), the Tile Roof Institute, and the West Florida Community Associations Institute (CAI).

Colonial Roofing can be reached at 239-458-1000 or via their website at ColonialRoofing.com.

Coming Soon to a Florida Community Near You.......

As many communities are scouring their budgets to cut costs, the roofs are where many are missing a great opportunity for substantial savings. Because the appearance of the roofs has such an impact on property values, many communities in Florida require that homeowners / residents keep their roofs clean – just like they require that the lawns are mowed, bushes are trimmed, and driveways are kept clean. The more proactive and comprehensively managed communities coordinate the roof cleaning for the benefit of the community – making it more convenient for the homeowners, maintaining a consistent look throughout the community, minimizing disruption, and saving money at the same time. This is where communities in Central Florida and on the Treasure Coast can learn a lot from their counterparts in Southeast and Southwest Florida.

It makes sense to most people that coordinated maintenance will save time and money and when you're dealing with an HOA community, the savings can be substantial. It's not unusual for communities to save tens of thousands of dollars by making relatively simple changes in their approach to property maintenance. If a community of 300 homes can save each resident $100 through coordinated maintenance, this will translate into a $30,000 savings for that community. In an industry where there is almost constant pressure to keep HOA dues low and avoid increases to every extent possible, this is substantial.

So why are some Central Florida and Treasure Coast communities not yet taking advantage of the opportunity to save so much money? It usually boils down to momentum. If the management of the community does not already involve keeping the roofs clean, some board members & property managers are reluctant to take on the added responsibility simply because it’s not convenient. But sometimes it’s a perception that getting involved with this will be arduous or open the community up to liability. This is not true about keeping the roofs clean any more than it’s true about painting, pressure cleaning, or landscaping. If management and the board vet their contractors properly, the process is relatively smooth and does not increase the exposure of the community – a fact proven out in South Florida over the last couple of decades.

Communities throughout Southeast Florida have been saving tens of thousands of dollars for decades by managing the roof cleaning process. Southwest Florida has caught on to this trend in the last 5-6 years. Now it’s time for Central Florida and the Treasure Coast to catch up.

So if you’re looking for ways to save money, look up. With the right approach, coordinating the roof cleaning in your community will enhance the community’s image, preserve and protect property values, and it will save the community money at the same time.

Learn More:

• Roof-A-Cide Information for Board Members and Community Managers
• Stop by & See Us at The Show in Orlando on Sept. 26

HOOVER PRESSURE CLEANING - "The Plant Friendly People"

Cleaning Southwest Florida Since 1996

Hoover Pressure Cleaning has been providing Outstanding Customer Service and Results since 1996. From Individual Homes & Businesses, to Large Homeowner's and Condo Associations, Hoover Pressure Cleaning services more than 1,000 properties each year and Every One of them is a Valued Customer that they look forward to working with well into the future.

Hoover Pressure Cleaning employs a highly trained staff so their Customers can feel confident that every employee working on their property is licensed & insured and has the Training, Experience, and Equipment necessary to complete each job Safely and Professionally.

And by consistently providing Customers with the safest, most cost-effective solutions to their Property Maintenance needs, Hoover Pressure Cleaning has earned their reputation as a company that Customers can Trust.

“We have been proudly serving Southwest Florida since 1996.  We service Charlotte, Sarasota, Lee, and Manatee Counties.  We are licensed, insured, carry workers compensation and are locally owned and operated.  Not only are we "The Plant Friendly People" but we truly want to help you care for your homes and communities.” 

Homeowner and Condo Associations

When HOA, Condo, or Property Management Customers look for Professional Service and Professional Results, they know they can turn to Hoover Pressure Cleaning.

“Our job is to help Homeowners and Property Managers maintain their property safely and more cost-effectively year after year.  We hope to earn and keep your business. We are proud to say we have an amazing repeat and referral business.” 

Hoover Pressure Cleaning works with dozens of HOA/Condo Communities and Property Managers and has been an Active Member of the Community Association Institute for years. They work hard to educate and inform their current and future customers on the very best ways to maintain their properties.

Hoover Pressure Cleaning focuses on proactive and cost-effective methods that are proven to be safe for the exterior surfaces and surrounding environments they work with. And through educational presentations, mini-seminars, informative articles, a free e-mail newsletter, and a very active Blog, Hoover Pressure Cleaning shares a wealth of information that Customers, Property Managers, and Condo and HOA Board Members throughout Florida can use to make the most informed choices about their Property Maintenance.

Some of the Communities served include:

The Resorts at Burnt Store Marina Avista at Palm Aire Weston at Lakewood Ranch Forest Hills I & II at Stoneybrook of Sarasota Cypress Strand Bobcat Trail Punta Gorda Isles

Riverwood Rotonda Cape Haze South Gulf Cove Pelican Pointe Venice Gardens Siesta Key Heron Creek

“We have built a reputation based on providing Outstanding Customer Service and Results. And our clients know that they can trust us.
We are Experts in what we do.”

For more information on Hoover Pressure Cleaning or for a free estimate for Your Home or Community, please call 888-697-6886 or visit one of the links below.

Links:

• http://www.hooverpressure.com/
• http://www.hooverpressure.com/services.html
• http://www.hooverpressure.com/roof-a-cide.html
• http://www.hooverpressure.com/hoa-customers.html
• http://hooverpressure.com/blog/