7 Reasons To Keep Your Roof Clean

Roofs are easy to forget about until it's time to sell your house or major leaks start to happen during an unexpected thunderstorm. Cleaning your roof 2-3 times a year helps maintain the life span and improve curb appeal of your home. It may save you thousands of dollars insurance companies will try not to pay.

Here are 7 reasons to keep your roof clean.

1. Cool Your Home

When you fail to keep the roof clean, algae and mildew can grow. These fungi cause the roof to absorb heat, which can make it difficult to cool your home during warmer weather and the summer season. Having the roof cleaned professionally can help your air conditioning units work more efficiently and create a cooler environment at less cost.

2. Save Money

If you are trying to maintain a comfortable climate inside your home, mold and algae can interfere. Keeping the roof clean makes it easier to cool- and heat- the home, which results in energy savings. The bottom line is that a consistently comfy temperature will cost you less from month to month each time you get a utility bill. Who doesn’t want that?

3. Keep the Roof’s Warranty Active

Manufacturers want you to maintain your roof and clean it regularly. A multi-year warranty does not exempt you from basic core maintenance during the life of your roof. In fact, neglecting your roof may devoid any warranty that came when your home’s roof was installed. Routine cleaning identifies any potential issues lurking on or near the roof, which may actually be helpful in preventing with prompt action.

4. Prevent Costly Damages

Debris traps moisture on the roof which, over time, can cause moisture damage and mold that will erode and eat away at the roofing materials. Routinely cleaning your roof can prevent costly leaks that lead to water damage. When water seeps in your home, it won’t be long before mold and mildew grow. Abatement of mold is expensive and frustrating; do yourself a favor and take good care of your home’s roof!

5. Increase the Value of Home

Curb appeal contributes to the overall value of a home or property. A home with a shoddy, algae-covered roof will be less attractive and may be a warning flag to potential buyers. A clean roof that is rid of mold, mildew, and algae can look pleasing to the eye and even increase your home’s value if and when you are looking to sell your property. It is something to keep in mind for the future.

6. Less Costly Than Repairing or Replacing Your Roof

Ultimately, homeowners will find that routinely cleaning your roof is much less expensive than repairing or replacing it. Roof cleaning typically costs around $300 while replacing a roof can cost nearly $5,000- maybe more! Take care of your roof and it will take care of you; this includes periodic professional cleaning.

7. Protection from Pests and Rodents

A shoddy or neglected roof is very appealing to pests and wildlife. The debris and rotting wood around the roof invites bugs, rodents, and pests to your property. Nests and hives can cause further complication, potentially opening the door to an infestation, literally. Avoid the hassle and prevent headaches by maintaining your roof, gutters, and eaves- which will keep unwanted visitors away.

Need your roof cleaned? Call Abracadabra Window Cleaning Services today! 678-800-8299