Many people simply aren’t aware of the fact that their roof needs to be cleaned. The frequency of the need to do this cleaning will depend on a number of factors, including the climate in your region and what environment your home is situated. For example, if you live in a wooded area, then you will likely need to clean your roof more frequently. Also, if you live in a humid environment, or a place that experiences a great deal of rain through the year, then extra attention will need to be paid to your roof.

To start, you need to know how to identify the need to have your roof cleaned. The biggest sign of this is that there are areas of discoloration on your roof. This could be a sign that their is mold or moss growth, which can result from excess moisture and humidity. When this is left unaddressed for too long it can cause major damage to your shingles and worse. Taking the time to check the state of your roof at least once a month is ideal to ensure that something doesn’t get noticed for too long.

If you do find that there are areas that appear to be discolored, it is rather easy to address it. To begin you will want to use a pressure washer to remove as much of the dirt and debris as is possible. Start at the top and work your way do so that it all flows easily into the gutters. You then simply need to create a cleaning solution with soap, bleach and water. You can then spray this onto your roof using a garden sprayer. The best method is to aim for the top of your roof if it is sloped and allow the mixture to flow down the roof naturally. The bleach component will kill the mold, mildew and moss that is present. It is ideal to do this on a cooler, cloudy day so that the solution does not evaporate too quickly. While you do not want the water to remain for an extended period of time, it does need some time to go to work.

After using the solution you will want to check your roof again in a few days to be sure that all of the mold and moss is no longer present. If it is, then you will want to repeat the steps above. Remember that this is necessary to extend the life of your roof and will save you thousands of dollars in the long run.