How can I clean my roof without removing granuals from the shingles?

Question

I have used chlorine and a pressure washer in the past to remove dirt and mildew from my shingles. Are there any other methods that are better and less harmful to the shingles?

Answer 1

Asphalt shingles are not meant to be cleaned. If you are having trouble with mildew and mold growing on them spray them with an anti-fungal spray. But it will come back....part of the problem is actually with your roof and attic. The warm air is creating moisture when it mixes with the outside air in the winter and vice versa in the summer (assuming you are living in a climate with seasonal changes although works the same if you are running A/C all year long) A ridge vent, vented soffit in the eaves or an attic fan will help regulate the air flow and help prevent this from happening. Also make sure your trees are trimmed back so that the limbs don't extend over the house creating too much shade.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

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Answer 4

I recently put a new roof on my home and it looks great. I've never had the Shingles but do get the Shakes occasionally after a hard night of drinking. When I put the new roof on I hadn't had a drink in over two weeks. So Yes, I can put a roof on without Shingles or Shakes.

Answer 5

Unfortunately, I do not know what type fo shingles you haves.. wood or the other type... If the other type, just wash with a water hose but not high pressure.. IF IT DOES have mildew(I do not know why they would) then if you can get upon the house, mix up water and a Clorox mixture and just pour it on the areas where the mildew is.. Clorox will kill the mildew in no time.

Answer 6

I would think Clorox and a pressure washer would remove plenty of asphalt granules! That could limit the life of your roof!

Is your roof THAT moldy/mildwy? You must be in Seattle or somewhere that stays damp AND has no sunshine to dry it out!

ANNYWAY.... I'd suggest JoMax in a sprayer bottle. You mix it w/ soem clorox and water, and spray it on. Let it sit, then hose it off. If you time it right, you can spray it on right before a good rain, so no rinsing!

(Be aware: chlorine will break down any termite prevention chemical you have around your house; if you have probs w/ termites, you may not want to use chlorine)

And next time, maybe put a tad darker roof on? Or at least oen that is mildw-colored?! ;-)

Answer 7

We use a leaf blower to clean ours off, power washing is a little strong for shingles, then we apply a mixture of water and bleach about 50/50 as we have several limbs hanging over our roof. We do this every spring and also in the fall of the year.

Answer 8

if their is mildew you need new shingels mildew is kuz by rotten so assume moisters is present but the best way is to stand on the roof peak and use just a hose and move it back and forth never use pressure washed kuz when it rains it never rain with prusser or get a no mantnence roo such an davinci roofscapes

Answer 9

String a copper wire along the ridge. Copper oxide will kill the mold and mildew over time.

Answer 10

That's a tough one, i found that spraying a anti fungus killer on the north side of my house keeps it clean, you can get it at any nursery