When performing seasonal maintenance, people don’t always remember to care for their roofing. Cleaning this critical part of your home can improve its life span and mitigate the potential for leaks and rot. For those who don’t know where to begin, the following explains the steps involved.

5 Roof Cleaning Tips

1. Hire a Roofing Contractor to Perform Maintenance

Schedule an appointment with a professional to inspect the roof. They’ll nail down shingles that need attention and make other fixes necessary to ensure it’s watertight.

2. Move Furniture & Outside Items

People often place their grill and patio furniture right next to the house. Make sure to move these items and anything else that could get wet or soapy out of the way. 

3. Wet the Yard

Some homeowners clean their roofing materials with bleach or soap to provide anti-mold, anti-fungal properties. To ensure your yard doesn’t die off in areas that get wet with this mixture, use a hose to water the grass to help dilute any chemical run-off.

4. Clean the Gutters 

Make sure the roof is ready to drain properly by clearing out the gutters and removing any debris from the roof itself. This way the water will easily flow down the sides and through the channels to areas with ample drainage.

5. Clean the Roof

You can use lye, bleach, or house cleaner to rid the roof of algae and mold buildup. First, soak the roof with water using a hose attachment. Then, don gloves and apply the cleaner with a sprayer to cover the roof evenly before letting it soak for 15 minutes. Finally, rinse. Address any particularly problematic stains by repeating this process.

Homeowners looking to hire roofers should turn to the company voted the best roofing and siding business in Kearney, NE, for the last three years. The team at Buffalo Roofing, LLC will help you with any maintenance or repairs needed along with offering top-notch customer service. Call (308) 224-3163 to schedule an appointment or visit the website to read testimonials from satisfied customers.