ROOF CLEANING
|
|
Monducci Cleaning uses a gentle approach when roof cleaning. Our effective and progressive cleaning solution kills mildew and mold instead of just blasting it around your property. We use low-pressure technique that protects your roof with more progressive methods. Our effective roof cleaning solution eradicates all mildew, fungus, mold and algae, including microscopic spores. Applied using a low-pressure spray, this method allows your roof to sustain its intended lifespan while continuing to protect and kill mold and mildew for around 2 years after treated. This process is very effective on cement tiles, asphalt shingles and metal roofs.
THE BENEFITS OF ROOF CLEANING
|
|
If black stains and streaks have made an appearance on your roof, you aren’t the only one. This issue strikes most homes in Florida. Our humid climate makes it possible for a bacteria called Gloeocapsa Magma to thrive. It feeds on the limestone in shingles, so those black stains are really visual proof that your roof is being eaten away before your eyes.
Professional care is important if you want to protect your shingles and enhance the appearance of your property.
Our role is threefold:
Professional care is important if you want to protect your shingles and enhance the appearance of your property.
Our role is threefold:
- To prevent shingle deterioration due to bacteria and mold
- To lengthen the life of your roof
- To create beautiful curb appeal and brighten your home’s exterior
Why your roof looks like this?
Gloeocapsa Magma - Bacteria
Gloeocapsa magma is a species of bacteria in the gloeocapsa genus of cyanobacteria, an ancient line of photosynthesizing bacteria, which photolyze water generating oxygen gas. Ancient cyanobacteria were ancestral to the chloroplasts of all plants on earth. Gloeocapsa magma may resemble "algae" in that they are green, but in fact cyanobacteria are bacteria whereas algae are single-celled eukaryotes (cells with nuclei) that are closely related to plants.
Impact on human habitationGloeocapsa magma gained notoriety in the Southeastern United States in the 1990s, but it has since spread throughout most of the rest of the United States and Canada. This particular type of cyanobacteria is responsible for creating black stains and streaks on roofs. The bacteria accumulate over time as it feeds on moisture and calcium carbonate. This accumulation begins to show the black stains as the cyanobacteria develop their dark and hard UV-protective outer coating.
The main reasons for the rapid spread and noticeability of these cyanobacteria are thought to be:
The buildup of Gloeocaspa magma on residential properties has led to earlier roof replacements, lowered property resale values, insurance companies canceling policies and increased utility costs as the black stained roofing draws in more heat.
Treatment
There are many available options for the eradication of Gloeocapsa Magma, the most common and most widely accepted solution being an application of Sodium Hypochlorite as well as Copper Sulfate. The preferred technique of application of these chemicals is low pressure washing. This will avoid costly damage to the structure. Many roof cleaning contractors offer this method of cleaning.
Impact on human habitationGloeocapsa magma gained notoriety in the Southeastern United States in the 1990s, but it has since spread throughout most of the rest of the United States and Canada. This particular type of cyanobacteria is responsible for creating black stains and streaks on roofs. The bacteria accumulate over time as it feeds on moisture and calcium carbonate. This accumulation begins to show the black stains as the cyanobacteria develop their dark and hard UV-protective outer coating.
The main reasons for the rapid spread and noticeability of these cyanobacteria are thought to be:
- Rising humidity and temperatures combined with more and more bacteria spores promotes their spread with these favorable conditions.
- Fiberglass shingles are made with limestone as a filler (in the asphalt). These shingles hold moisture and organic "bacteria food" material longer (especially on the North-side in the Midwest of the USA) than the paper/asphalt/ceramic shingles of the 1980s. The bacteria are airborne. This cyanobacteria causes substantial destruction to roofs causing shingle decay and loss of reflective power. Over time, Gloeocapsa magma breaks down the shingles by feeding off of the limestone granules embedded in the shingles. This decreases a roof's ability to reflect ultra-violet rays of light and shortens the life of the roof.
The buildup of Gloeocaspa magma on residential properties has led to earlier roof replacements, lowered property resale values, insurance companies canceling policies and increased utility costs as the black stained roofing draws in more heat.
Treatment
There are many available options for the eradication of Gloeocapsa Magma, the most common and most widely accepted solution being an application of Sodium Hypochlorite as well as Copper Sulfate. The preferred technique of application of these chemicals is low pressure washing. This will avoid costly damage to the structure. Many roof cleaning contractors offer this method of cleaning.
Roof Cleaning starts at $195