Roof Wash (Soft Wash)

As a homeowner in Brevard County, Florida, you understand that the lifespan of your roof is essential to the integrity of your home. The lifespan of your roof is highly affected by the weather and climate we experience here in Florida. From torrential downpours to gusting winds, especially during hurricane season. Due to our humid climate, it seems as if our roofs can get dirty pretty quickly. You may notice black stains, discolored streaks, or mossy/algae like growth. 

Over time dirt, algae, mold, mildew, tree droppings and more can accumulate on your roof, no type of shingle is spared whether you have asphalt, slate, barrel, or even metal roofs. At Hermit Softwash, we’ve seen it all and we have a solution to help restore the look of your roof and assist in mitigating premature deterioration. 

Mold, mildew and algae grow rapidly with the right conditions…which include heat, humidity and nutrients. This growth will only continue to grow and spread won’t stop until it is removed from the roof. Hermit Softwash uses low pressure with a solution designed to clean away dirt, grime and organic matter from your roof while maintaining the integrity of shingles, tiles and panels. Regular maintenance cleaning your roof can significantly extend its lifespan and longevity.

Algae Growth

Algae growth can appear as dark black streaks on your roof and are often confused with dirt accumulation or a defective shingle or installation process. In reality, the marks result from blue-green algae. Not only will this affect the look of your roof, but it can also cause structural damage. The algae slowly eats through inorganic materials found in shingles; over time, these deteriorated places in the shingles can allow moisture from humidity or water from rain to seep in below the shingles, only causing costly repairs and even potential health issues.

Mold & Mildew Growth

Mold and mildew can grow and spread on your roof just as easily as algae. Especially if there are areas of your roof that accumulate standing water. Mold and mildew growth can lead to costly repairs, mainly because the growth can go unnoticed for quite some time. As mentioned earlier, many times homeowners think their roof is dirty or maybe the discoloration is due to the type of shingle, however this is a common misconception. 

You may be asking yourself what you can do to get rid of the algae, mold and mildew and how can you prevent it? That’s the easy part, by hiring Hermit Softwash you can do both! We offer low pressure roof washing services to rid your roof of unwanted growth. Our trained professionals have the equipment and knowledge, coupled with our environmentally friendly cleaning solution, to get your roof cleaned the correct way! After we come out for the initial cleaning, we recommend you continue to have it done regularly, approximately 1-2 times per year. Softwashing the roof will achieve the optimal result, whereas pressure washing the roof can lead to damage and more severe consequences like damaged roof shingles and even a voided roof warranty. 

Contact Hermit Softwash today and allow us to “Enhance your Crab Appeal”, we look forward to working with you.