Professional Roof Cleaning & Stain Prevention by Tadlock Roofing - Authorized Roof-A-Cide® Applicator
WHY HAS THE ROOF TURNED BLACK?
The black streaking typically found on homes in areas where moisture settles on shingles is not caused by mildew or fungus; it's roof algae.
Scientists at 3M (the manufacturer of most of the granules used in asphalt shingles today) have identified the most common form as Gloeocapsa Magma. These are wind-drive spores, which over time can infest whole neighborhoods causing discoloration and unsightly staining. During the last 20 years, this particular algae strain has become hardier and has been able to migrate to less humid environments than it has in the past. And in areas where it traditionally has been found, the staining is showing up earlier, is more severe and settles on a greater number of roofs.
In Florida, and increasingly throughout the US, many homeowners' associations and even some municipalities requiring periodic roof cleaning, but the damage caused by most traditional cleaning methods has become a problem that demands a different alternative. Traditional cleaning methods typically involve chlorine bleach or pressure cleaning - both of which have been known to cause unnecessary and sometimes extensive damage to the roof and surrounding property. In addition, these methods yield results that typically last only 6-12 months. Many homeowners in Florida now expect to replace their roofs after only 12-15 years rather than 25-30 simply because of the damage caused by repeated cleaning.
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PROTECT YOUR ROOF BY THINKING "LONG--TERM"
Proper maintenance is obviously important to a community's image, protection of property values, and Homeowner enjoyment of the community. It is also essential for controlling both short and long-term costs. Property Managers and Board Members taking on the responsibility of evaluating and planning the long-term finances of a community should always be aware of what the long-term effects of maintenance, or lack of it, will be on the long-term costs to the community.
Roofs are a prime example. If properly installed and maintained, a quality roof should be expected to last at least 25-30 years (in some cases, up to 50 years). Unfortunately, many roofs are in need of major repair or replacement after ONLY 12-15 years - or roughly 50% of the expected life of the roof.
Why? Roof damage associated with frequent cleaning is a major cause of unnecessary expense and premature replacement of a roof system!
While relatively inexpensive in the short-term, the repeated use of high pressure and /or harsh chemicals can damage the roof surface and, more importantly, can cause extensive damage to the underlying weatherproofing. The long-term costs are then greatly increased.
With each additional cleaning, the chances of broken tiles, shingle damage, damage to the roof membrane, roof leaks, and premature replacement of the roof are increased.
ROOF-A-CIDE® CAN HELP!
Roof-A-Cide® is the ONLY EPA approved, ECO-FRIENDLY PRODUCT specifically designed to prevent ugly roof stains on Asphalt Shingle, Concrete and Clay Tile Roofs. A roof treated with Roof-A-Cide® is UNCONDITIONALLY GUARANTEED to remain clean and free of algae and fungus growth for at least 2 Full Years.
For Roof-A-Cide® customers, property damage is a thing of the past. We clean the roof One Last Time, and apply Roof-A-Cide® every 2 years. Roof-A-Cide® will not damage the landscaping, the roof surface or the underlying roof membrane.
"THE TREATMENT IS THE CURE!"
Roof-A-Cide® is safe for your roof, as well as children, pets & plants. And Roof-A-Cide® is now offered by Dale Tadlock Roofing.
Roof-A-Cide® treatments in conjunction with a quality preventative maintenance program can help you realize the 30-50 year life expectancy sold by most shingle manufacturers and it will keep your roof looking like new at the same time!
