Insurance Companies Can Cancel Your Policy due to a Dirty Roof

Did you know that insurance companies can potentially cancel your home owner’s policy if your Northern Virginia roof is dirty and dingy? Your insurance company can randomly inspect your home and often it is nothing more than a ‘drive by’ where the condition of our home, including the condition of your roof is reported back to the company.

Failing to properly maintain your Northern Virginia roof  by having it professionally cleaned could end up costing you more in homeowner’s insurance or worse, CANCELLATION of your policy. If you are cancelled for improper roof maintenance, you may have difficulty getting insured by another insurance company.

Why Insurance Companies May Cancel Your Policy over a Dirty Roof

Insurance companies believe that the black streaks and stains due to algae, fungus, moss, lichen colonies, etc. growing on your Northern Virginia roof can lead to further problems with the integrity of your roof.

Risk for The Insurance Company

Overtime, the growth of algae, fungus, moss, lichen colonies growing on your roof can break down the organic components of your shingle. Left untreated, it could require a premature replacement of your roof. Obviously, this is considered a “risk” for the insurance company, which could result in a potential claim against the policy. All of which could be avoided with proper care and maintenance of your roof  by having it professionally cleaned by a roof cleaning expert.

Professional Low Pressure Wash Roof Cleaning

At ROOF REAL CLEAN, we NEVER use high pressure which can damage your shingle. We use a low pressure rinse along with a bio-degradable roof cleaning shampoo that won’t harm the surrounding vegetation around your home. Often times,  a professional roof cleaning is all you need to restore the beauty and luster of your roof again. Not only will a roof cleaning bring back the curb appeal of your home, it may save your homeowners insurance!

ROOF REAL CLEAN offers low pressure wash roof cleaning services in the following Northern Virginia cities: 

• Fairfax, VA roof cleaning 
• Fairfax Station, VA roof cleaning 
•  Falls Church, VA roof cleaning 
• Annandale , VA roof cleaning
• Springfield, VA roof cleaning 
• Oakton, VA roof cleaning 
• Mclean, VA roof cleaning 
• Vienna, VA roof cleaning 
• Burke, VA roof cleaning 
• Centreville, VA roof cleaning 
• Clifton, VA roof cleaning 
• Arlington, VA roof cleaning 
• Alexandria, VA roof cleaning 

We offer a roof maintenance program as well as a ’one year warranty’ on our roof cleaning services.  For a FREE low pressure wash roof cleaning estimate, please give ROOF REAL CLEAN a call today at (703) 973-1619.  Ask for “Paulo.”

Customer satisfaction is our top priority!

Why Roof Shingles Turn Black

Even if a roof has “fungus resistant shingles,” the fungus protection applied by the manufacturer can start to deteriorate within as little as 2-3 years after installation. After that, staining will begin to appear within six months.

If left untreated, the Algae and fungus growing on your roof shingles will leave behind black streaks and stains that will continue to spread across your roof.

Algae and fungi multiply by airborne microscopic spores and germinate. Roof algae and fungus feed on organic matter such as asphalt and decompose and will eventually destroy the material they feed off of.    

The Algae and Fungus Growth on Your Roof Could be Costing You Money 

When you have algae and fungus growth on your roof, the temperatures under your roof becomes hotter. This will increases your monthly AC costs. Studies have shown that there is a reduction of under-roof temperatures, anywhere from 10 – 20 degrees once roof algae and fungus have been removed by a professional roof cleaning service, such as ROOF REAL CLEAN.

Some home owners have seen utility savings of up to $20-$25 per month simply from having a professional roof cleaning.  You will also notice a difference in your electric bill if the change in your attic temperature reduces the temperature in your living space by just 3-4 degrees. The bottom line is that cleaning your roof actually saves you money!

Increased granule loss due to roof algae and fungus growth will also shorten the lifespan of your roof and if left untreated, will require you to replace your roof prematurely. The cost of maintaining your roof by having a roof cleaning will be a lot less than what you will end up paying to replace your roof!

Fungus and Algae Allergies

Algae, fungus and mold spores can be tracked into your home. This breeding ground could cause individuals with allergies some serious health problems.

How to Get Rid of Fungus and Algae on Your Roof

Everyone  seems to have a different opinion about how to get rid of roof algae and fungus growth. Some owners believe that roof cleaning utilizing high pressure is the best way to clean your roof. Nothing could be further from the truth!

High pressure wash can damage roof shingles and cause granule loss, shortening the life of your roof.  The granules on your shingles are your home’s heat-reflective protection. Granule loss is avoided by a low pressure wash roof cleaning such as the roof cleaning service offered by ROOF REAL CLEAN. 

The professionals at ROOF REAL CLEAN never use high pressure to remove the ugly black streaks and stains on your roof. They use a low pressure wash along with an eco-friendly and bio-degradable roof shampoo that won’t damage your shingle or the surrounding vegetation around your home. 

ROOF REAL CLEAN offers low pressure wash roof cleaning services in the following Northern Virginia cities: 

• Fairfax, VA roof cleaning 
• Fairfax Station, VA roof cleaning 
•  Springfield, VA roof cleaning 
• Falls Church, VA roof cleaning 
• Annandale , VA roof cleaning
• Oakton, VA roof cleaning 
• Mclean, VA roof cleaning 
• Centreville, VA roof cleaning 
• Vienna, VA roof cleaning 
• Burke, VA roof cleaning 
• Clifton, VA roof cleaning 
• Alexandria, VA roof cleaning 
• Arlington, VA roof cleaning 

We also offer a ‘one year warranty’ on our roof cleaning services as well as a roof maintenance program. For a FREE low pressure wash roof cleaning quote, please give ROOF REAL CLEAN a call today at (703) 973-1619.  Ask for “Paulo.”

Customer satisfaction is our top priority!

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I would  like to give an explanation as to why Northern Virginia is experiencing such a serious problem with algae, moss and lichen colonies (type of fungus that grows with algae on roof shingles, forming a composite organism with crust-like growth).

In the past, roof infestation of algae growth was concentrated primarily in Florida and the Carolina’s. However, in the past few years it has become a problem for homeowners all over the Mid-Atlantic Area. Some homeowners mistakenly believe the problem is due to poor workmanship or a defective shingle, which really isn’t the case.

The most common cause of roof stains is the growth of algae, lichen colonies or moss, which feed on the organic matter frequently found on roof surfaces (lime-stone). Typically, the portions of a roof that receive the least amount of sunlight are most likely to have roof stains. This is why some homes have roof stains only on one side of the roof, usually northern and/or western exposure.

ROOF REAL CLEAN is an authorized Dealer for ROOF SHAMPOO™. The Roof Shampoo™ roof cleaning system has proven to be the safest and most effective method available for removing dark streaks and stains from your roof. All of the products we use are bio-degradable and environmentally friendly. They won’t damage your roof or harm the vegetation around your home.

There is absolutely no need to prematurely re-roof when your roof can look like new for a fraction of what it would cost to replace your roof. Most of the time, all that is needed is a professional roof cleaning by qualified technicians using state-of-the-art equipment.

At ROOF REAL CLEAN, we use a ‘low pressure water rinse’ to safely wash away roof algae. We NEVER use high pressure, which can damage the integrity of your shingle. We utilize the safest and most effective roof cleaning techniques and products available.

We offer low pressure wash roof cleaning services in the following cities of Northern Virginia: 

• Springfield, VA roof cleaning services 
• Fairfax, VA roof cleaning services
• Fairfax Station, VA roof cleaning services
• Falls Church, VA roof cleaning services
• Annandale , VA roof cleaning services
• Vienna, VA roof cleaning services
• Centreville, VA roof cleaning services
• Oakton, VA roof cleaning services
• Mclean, VA roof cleaning services
• Burke, VA roof cleaning services
• Clifton, VA roof cleaning services
• Alexandria, VA roof cleaning services
• Arlington, VA roof cleaning services

For more information or a FREE roof cleaning quote, give ROOF REAL CLEAN a call at (703) 973-1619. “Ask for Paulo.”

Customer satisfaction is our number one priority!