Is it just a fable, or is there some truth behind it? Some homeowners can agree that cleaning your roof will help improve its lifespan and durability. Clearing moss and other organic debris from your roof are definitely one of the best ways you can prolong its lifespan. This is mostly true, especially if you're using asphalt shingles or all-organic clay tiles, which are often susceptible to dangerous microorganisms that land and form their habitats on your roof.

However, taking the garden hose on your roof and letting the water rinse down on the roofing material isn't enough to remove the black streaks of algae and moss growing on your roof. On the other hand, it doesn't mean you'll need to use high-pressure water to clear them off -- in fact, we highly discourage that you do this because it can massively damage your roofing material.

Roof cleaning is quite expensive. Then again, Guelph's finest roofers often offer it in a bundle along with their roofing maintenance service. Regular roofing maintenance and cleaning are just a little bit above the yearly roofing maintenance fee you'll need to pay -- except you have an aesthetically-pleasing and beautiful roof in the process too.

Combining roofing maintenance and cleaning is a great advantage simply because your Guelph roofers can nip all possible roofing problems you might have in the bud. In doing so, you won't need to worry about long-term issues coming back to take a massive bite off your budget. Roofing repairs and replacements cost about more than 1000% of the total cost you'll spend for roofing maintenance.

Some roofers bundle roof cleaning services with maintenance, but only provide cleaning every after 10-15 years. True enough, once they clear your roof of moss, lichens, and algae, they won't grow back until every 5-10 years, which makes it a significant investment to have a roof maintenance subscription service for your property.

However, is it advisable to DIY clean your own roof? While you can remove algae from your roof with a simple detergent and warm water solution using a soft-bristled brush, you may take some more time and resources to accomplish your cleaning goals. Roof cleaning specialists have specialized equipment and formulated liquid cleaning solutions that soften and ultimately remove all organic lifeforms and dirt from your roofing material.

As for improving the roofing material's overall lifespan and durability, cleaning your roofs will help extend it. However, it won't extend your roof's lifespan by a considerable mile, but cleaning gives a great, pleasing look that's worth having, especially if you're planning to sell your property soon.

While we don't provide roof cleaning, Turbo Roofing delivers one of the best roof maintenance solutions in Guelph. With our decades of experience and well-educated team of polite and easy-to-work-with roofers, we can address any roofing repair, maintenance, or installation that you need. Contact us today to learn more about everything that we can do for you.