Why should I be concerned if my roof has Ugly Stains?

1. Roof stains diminish the value and beauty of your home:
Roof staining is unsightly, embarrassing, and can diminish the overall beauty and value of your home. Nearly 50% of the total view of your house is the roof! Even an attractive and well cared for property can't conceal this eyesore. If you have an ugly roof....IT SHOWS

2. Roof stains are costing you money on your gas and electric bills:
Studies prove that the darkening effect caused by roof stains, trap excessive heat under the roof, in some cases as much as 25 degrees. This unwanted heat shortens shingle life, increased air conditioning costs, and adds to personal discomfort

3. A dirty roof could stop you from selling your home:
Do you plan on selling your home? A functional, yet badly stained roof will raise doubts with potential homebuyers, real-estate agents, and home inspectors. Far to many roofs are replaced just because they look bad. Simply put, a stained and darkened roof is assumed to be worn out. Cleaning your roof before you list your home could save you thousands of dollars...and make you thousands of dollars!!!

4. Helps your roof function properly:
Your roof is a huge collector of dust, dirt, smog, and other air pollutants. You may have noticed this black material on lawn furniture, decks, siding and awnings. This grime must be removed if your roof is to look its best and function properly.

5. Roof cleaning is a fast and affordable way to dramatically see results:
There are very few low cost home improvement projects that can offer dramatic benefits quickly. Roof cleaning is one of them. When done professionally, the results are amazing!

 

Top 10 Reasons to Clean Your Roof

1. Prolongs shingle life
2. Makes ugly roof stains vanish
3. Lowers utility bills
4. Reduces airborne allergens helping allergy suffers
5. Inexpensive, fast, dramatic home improvement
6. Helps resale value/property value
7. It looks worse than the broke down car sitting in your neighbor’s driveway.
8. Puts doubts about your roof to rest for potential homebuyers and home inspectors
9. Much cheaper than a new roof
10. "Extreme Makeover" for your roof improves curb appeal

 

What’s the bottom line on roof moss?     Shingle formulas have changed over the years to include extenders like limestone, cellulose and various wood products. Less and less petroleum and felt ingredients are being used. The unexpected result was destructive algae infestation (black or green shingle stains) on millions of homes all across America. The stains also attack wood shakes and clay tile roof material. Shingle manufacturers did not intentionally create this side effect. However, moss, algae, and fungus are consuming and decomposing your shingles, just as a fallen tree is decomposed in the forest.                                Moss, algae and fungus decompose shingles, wood shakes and clay tile, just as they do fallen trees.   Algae, moss and fungus are not harmless. They are destructive and cost home owners millions in unnecessary water leaks and roof replacements. They even reduce the value and appeal of your home. One could argue that primitive algae are stealing from you. The look of most shingles after a few short years in service is disgraceful. Investing thousands in a new roof can actually make your home look worse, not better! What does the leading shingle manufacturer say about this new eyesore?  “Mold and mildew are functions of environmental conditions and are not manufacturing defects. As such, mold and mildew are not covered by this warranty or any implied warranty” Sorry homeowner, but you’re on your own. If your roof is damaged prematurely by this type of growth, don’t look to the manufacturer for help. You would know this had you read your shingle warranty carefully. This pointless destruction is easy to prevent, and very affordable. Especially when compared to the rising cost of a new roof. At first glance, roof stains seem harmless enough. Not true. They are a very serious problem. If you already have black streaks or moss, or see it beginning to form, contact Oklahoma Roof Restore to apply Roof Reviver(TM) Roof Cleaner