Your structures main enemy is MOSS! Moss and molds are natures organisms that break down our structures. Roof Moss Removal – Portland, Oregon

3 year treatment for moss not to return with Wet And Forget moss inhibitor application. There are surfactants in the treatment which help it stick to the roof and keep working. I recommend yearly treatments no matter what product is used to be on the safe side.

Here is what I have seen with zinc strips. I don’t know how they can legally be sold. They don’t work, they have to be put in with nails, they break, look ugly, make noise and again, they don’t work. Regular maintenance, treatments is the right way to go for roof cleaning in the Northwest!

Moss causes severe long term damage in worst cases requiring replacement of either roof sections or parts of sidewalks and driveways. The good news is that it is not difficult to deal with as long as you stay on top of the problem.

Moss is a major problem in both roofs and concrete. If you watch the show, Life After People, it shows that in all cases moss and lykin are the first things in nature that starts to break down structures. No joke! If we were not around moss would break apart our streets and structures by rooting itself into it, further allowing growth of larger plants, grass and trees. Ive seen moss destroy roofs, but there is a simple solution and its called annual maintenance. A treatment once a year in most cases will deter moss from even growing in the first place and will keep your roof looking clean. To be very honest with you, multiple roof cleaning jobs is not the best thing for your roof. If done right, a few times is harmless. I have 10 years plus experience as a roof cleaner and have a non pressure washing brushing method followed by a treatment. There are cases where brushing is not the way to go and certain types of moss require low pressure for pressure washing with high water volume or low PSI. I can wash a roof with a gentle touch, so gentle, that I can put my hand in front of the tip while spraying. Its enough to clean the roof, but not enough to do any kind of damage what so ever. The low pressure washing high water is the best method to use if you are going for the brand new roof look or you are selling your house. Trust me on this, if you want your roof looking brand new, have it washed by us or someone who knows how to safely do it. The brush will not take off the black mold and algae stains, the low pressure washing will. After the first initial roof cleaning investment, you should be able to have your roof treated once a year for a lot less money. Do it preferably when you get your gutters cleaned out.

What do we do?

We inspect, we advise and we treat. The solutions vary between circumstances depending on various factors, so the first thing we do is take a look at particular areas of concern. When we have assessed the situation, we explain what we recommend to you, give you options available, and of course do the work it takes to solve the problem.

Here are some instructions for customers, specifically for when we are coming to your house to clean your roof.

Whether we brush or low pressure wash the moss off of your roof, the most important thing is to have regular annual treatments for moss at least once a year. Once the moss is off the first time, you should never have to worry about it even growing back. Regular maintenance is by far the best thing for your roof and will save you the most money in the long run.

First, please know that this is a messy job and there will be debris.

Please move anything that you do not want to get dirty, cars, lawn chairs and furniture, shoe racks, barbq’s, dogs, etc. We do a good job with cleanup and we will go around the house with the pressure washer and leave the house cleaner then when we got there – but we will not clean debris out of the yard and garden as we are not set up for landscape. Basically we will clean all the hard surfaces including but not limited to driveways, walkways, siding, windows, gutters, decks, etc. I prefer that the customer is home when we work so that way we can get the approval of the customer before we leave. Whether you are home or not, please move or cover things that you do not want dirty. Also, leave one of the water outlet spickets on so that we can run the pressure washer for cleanup and if you want you can leave your yard debris can out so we can put debris in it.

Most people think that the sun needs to be out and it needs to be warm in order to clean a roof. The truth is, you can get your roof cleaned and maintained just as well when its cold and rainy. It is Cheaper to have your roof cleaned now while we are somewhat slower during these winter months. We have also integrated a green policy. It’s a bit harder on us, but easier on the environment and your roof. First of all, we have put in an extreme effort to choose the most effective methods for roof moss removal in Portland, Oregon that are also friendly to the environment. There are many chemicals that have a detrimental effect, but we’ve taken the time to select the right products for Portland roof cleaning that don’t negatively affect the environment.

The best working treatment is Wet & Forget, which has a unique combination of biodegradable selective surfactants for moss removal, mold removal and gunge removal on any exterior surface. When diluted with water and applied, it immediately attacks that unsightly moss, mold, gunge and grime. Each time it rains, this safe, cleansing combination reactivates to help flush foreign materials without scouring the surface it has infested. We use it because it works faster and keeps moss gone longer then zinc and other products that are used commonly in roof cleaning.