WHAT ARE THOSE STAINS ON MY ROOF?
- The main culprit of most roof staining that causes prevalent black streaks is a bacteria called Gloeocapsa Magma. Many of the organisms that grow on a roof, including mildew, algae, bacteria, moss, lichen, and fungi, copulate in the warm, moist environment created by a roof
- Asphalt Shingles: Bacteria feed on the limestone found in asphalt shingles. Heavy dark streaks or masses mean more damage. This creates erosion and granular loss, causing them to weaken, discolor, harden and crack, resulting in replacement sooner
- Cedar Shakes: Mosses and algae hold in moisture which deteriorates and rots the surface beneath, ending in a shorter life span for your cedar shake
Benefits of Regular roof cleaning
- Cleaner roofs look better, last longer and increase home value
- A roof clear from moss and debris is guarded against weather damage
- Roof condition is a significant factor in property value
- Cleaning the roof is an excellent opportunity to notice any broken shingles or leaks
- Manufacturer recommended method by ARMA (Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association) and GAF (North America's Largest Roofing Manufacturer) for cleaning asphalt shingle roofs
- "Caution! NEVER PRESSURE WASH YOUR ROOF! High pressure washing systems are likely to damage asphalt roofing and should not be used on asphalt roofing for removing algae or for any other purpose." - ARMA
- Check out our thorough 15 Step Roof Cleaning Process
Fully Customizable Cleaning plans
Our roof cleaning services are custom to the unique weather challenges of Hawaii.
We offer unique insights into the best cleaning methods for each roof material, from metal roofs to traditional asphalt shingles.
We offer both pressure washing and soft washing services, and will recommend the proper application defendant on the materials, condition and contaminant being removed from the roof surfaces.
HOW A DIRTY ROOF TURNS CO$TLY
- Higher Utility Bills: Bacteria causes your roof to absorb heat, making your home work harder and cost more money to cool
- Unsightly Curb Appeal: Ugly roof stains cosmetically bring down the appeal and value of your property
- Increased Allergies: Bacteria creates an increase in allergic reactions for people who are allergen prone
- Decreased Resale/Home Value: A new roof is a costly investment. Home buyers will pay more for a roof that is properly cleaned
- Reduced Life Span of Roof: Bacteria feeds on organic material and breaks down the surface, which decomposes and needs replacement sooner, especially if pressure washing is used
- Insurance Companies Can Drop Coverage: Insurance companies have been reported to warn and even drop coverage for roofs that heavily infested
Why Choose Softwash Hawaii?
- We stand behind and warranty our work
- We use the most state of the art equipment available to date
- Our staff from the office to the field technicians are happy to serve you
- Our staff is background checked, trained, uniformed, friendly, and professional
- We will always answer our phones and schedule you promptly
- We are members of nationwide association in which we help mentor others and set industry standards
- We are huge community supporters
- We aim to be the positive change in Hawaii and beyond
- We are in business to improve the lives of our customers, our employees, and our community
Do WE Clean Metal Roofs?
The answer is, Yes we do! The metal roof cleaning process is slightly different than an asphalt shingle roof cleaning and much more labor intensive.
Cleaning metal roofs requires special roof anchors that attach to the seems and special padded shoes to keep from slipping and falling off.
Metal roofs also require some manual brushing with a car wash brush and soap followed by a thorough rinse of every square inch of the roof surface.
As no two metal roof surfaces are alike, they are a challenge to complete.
Let Softwash Hawaii relieve you of the stress and provide you with a big smile and feeling of success when complete!
Do WE Clean Tile Roofs?
Again the answer is a Big Yes! Whether its barrel tile of flat tile we can clean it!
We have two methods of cleaning tile roofs:
- Treat and rinse
- Treat only
Both have the same end result it just takes longer to reach that result.
Treating and rinsing the tile is more labor intensive and is a larger investment but provides the instant results.
The second option which is less of an investment is a treatment only, in which we remove as much moss and debris as we can treat the roof and let the moss and staining naturally disappear in the 3-6 months.
We have lots of customers that prefer us not to walk on the tile. So during our estimators site visit, please inform him/her and we will custom tailor a cleaning package specific to your request.
OUR 15 STEP ROOF CLEANING PROCESS
BEFORE CLEANING
DURING & AFTER CLEANING
DURING & AFTER CLEANING
- Initial Pre-Treatment Inspection of Home from Your Inquiry
- Electronic Estimate Emailed
- Schedule Date & Time Frame of Cleaning of Your Choosing
- Email with Instructions on What To-Do Before Cleaning
- Day of Cleaning do a 2nd Inspection of Home and Take Pre-Cleaning Photos Before Roof Cleaning
- Property Protection
- Check if any items around the property need to be covered or protected prior to roof cleaning.
- Ladders w/Stabilizer Set-Up
- Plant Protection
- Even though we use 100% biodegradable solutions and wet plants during the entire process, we still take the extra step in ultimate plant protection by covering nearby landscaping/delicate plants with breathable Tyvek and capture excess solution runoff from downspouts during cleaning to disperse in permeable soil to biodegrade properly.
DURING & AFTER CLEANING
DURING & AFTER CLEANING
DURING & AFTER CLEANING
- Remove Large Debris if Needed/Possible with Extension Broom
- If there are large moss blooms we will try and lightly detach these blooms with an extension brush.
- Treat Roof with Soft Washing
- Depending on the type of roof; asphalt, wood, metal, TPO/EIFS membrane – there are different treatment application methods for each. These will be explained in your initial estimate email.
- Since this is a treatment application method, any dead bacteria will start to detach and wash away with weather.
- SoftWash Systems Plant Wash to Neutralize any Overspray
- Adds vital nutrients to the plant to help feed and fortify.
- Clean-Up Work Environment
- Post-Treatment Inspection and Post Cleaning Photos Taken
- Email with Instructions on What To-Do After Cleaning and Before/After Photos
- Email Receipt for Your Records
