Cleaning Roof Shingles in St. Louis

In Missouri roof stains have really taken over the curb appeal of many homeowners. These roof stains are not only an eyesore, but the can cause your roof shingles to fail prematurely.

Many homeowners don’t realize roof stains can be safely and gently removed from your shingles without the high cost of replacing the roof. This is done using a gentle washing technique that would apply a stain removal detergent to your shingles then rinsed off using the pressure of a garden hose. For many homeowners that are planning on selling their homes in St. Louis roof cleaning will in increase the value of their home and take away a negotiating tool from the buyers.

For many buyers, the first thing they look at is the roof, and if they see roof stains, they will want thousands of dollars in concessions. There is no need for this. For a fraction of the cost of roof replacement, stains can be removed with a low pressure roof cleaning. Cleaning asphalt shingles can effectively remove the algae that causes the streaking on the roof. Algae feeds off the limestone in the shingles. Once the algae is removed, the streaking will disappear for several years before the algae returns to feed on your shingles once again.