What is NON-Pressure Roof Cleaning?

Who thinks about cleaning their roof? No one, or at least until it's time to do so. Your roof is probably the most expensive item of your home. When it comes time to clean it you'd better be aware of the damages that caa be associated with using high water pressure for roof shingle cleaning. Though most people consider it a cleaning, we look at it as a treatment. The difference is that with a cleaning, you may have the results you were looking for as the contractor leaves your home, with your money. In this case they probably have used a "environmentally friendly" roof detergent and rinsed with "low pressure". The problem with using any type of pressure is that any type of pressure will dislodge the roofing granules. Those that did not fall off immediately are now loosened and will rinse off more and more with each rain. if you've ever cleaned out a gutter you may have noticed roofing granules inside the gutter. This is what falls off naturely with rain, so imagine what even low pressure can do. Forget about high pressure!
Black streaks on a roof is actually a type of bacteria that feeds on the limestone in the roofing shingle. They can mostly be seen on the north side of the roof with less sunlight. These stains can be removed instantly with a non-pressure treatment using sodium-hypochlorite (bleach) and water combo with a surfactant to allow the detergent to cling to the roof. With this method you can achieve a 100% kill ratio creating a longer lasting clean. This is the recommended method by both major roofing maufacture GAF and the ARMA.
When it comes to moss and other heavier growths, the results are not as immediate. After treating the moss it will turn biege and die. The ingredients of the roof detergent shock the root system, allowing it to detach from the shingle on its own. The dead moss will eventually dry out and fall off with rain. Regular moss growth can take anywhere from 4-8 weeks to be completely removed. Heavy moss can take up to 12 weeks. It's a hard sell to customers because many times they are looking for instant results possibly for home sale.
If you would like more information on NON-Pressure roof cleaning visit http://www.ThompsonRoofCleaning.com . If you would like to see how NOT to clean a roof, watch this video http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xbk181_roof-shampooy-safety-roof-cleaning_people

When Safety Is An Issue

At www.ThompsonPowerwashing.com safety is our #1 concern. Whether we are cleaning gutters, roof cleaning, or pressure washing there is always oppurtunity for danger. Such dangers include fall safety, electrical safety when power washing near utilities, or mixing proper cleaning agents. Since we are owner operated we prioritized safety by following OSHA standards. OSHA stands for Occupational Safety and Health Administration. They provide the national standard for work safety. There are 10 and 30 hour certifications. We show our dedication by obtaining a 30 cerification. You can rest assured that when having your home Pressure washed or roof cleaned in NJ that we will always put safety first.

Spring is Closer than You Think!

When weather breaks, the phone starts ring. Many pressure washing companies in New Jersey, as well as http://www.thompsonpowerwashing.com/ is hammered with phone calls for people wanting to prepare for the Spring. This year may be no exception. In June of 2009 it has rained every day for the month. Many people held off with projects until this year. Competent pressure washing contractors will be adequately prepared to handle the volume. A good idea may be to schedule now and lock in a price.

Gutter Whitening in New Jersey

"Why is it my gutters get those ugly black lines, and they were just recently installed?" We are asked this question frequently. These lines are not dirt. They are actually a type of oxidation called "electrostatic bonding". They cannot be removed by any type of pressure washing. It takes certain chemical to counter act the oxidation. http://www.thompsonpowerwashing.com/ has a simple and affordable way to restore your gutters to new condition. The cost is roughly 30 cents/ft for the first floor and 50 cents/ft for second floor gutters (depending on accessability, landscape, etc.).

Importance of insured powerwashing contracors.

Many companies do not starting out having insurance. Many companies start with one person doing sporatic work. Overhead is low and rates are kept low. Low rates makes customers happy especially when the work is good. An isured contractor can easily be outbid by a non-insured contractor. But God forbid an accident does occur. Who will pay for damage to the home and medical bills? Perhaps there is long term rehabilitation, who will pay for this? The burdon falls on the homeowner. www.ThompsonPowerwashing.com is insured for $1,000,000.00. We strongly suggest one to ask your contractor to see their declaration sheet and follow up to find out if the insurance is valid. It's not worth saving a couple of dollars and risk losing everything you own to an uninsured contractor.