Why Pressure Washing Your Roof is Not a Good Idea

Why Pressure Washing Your Roof is Not a Good Idea
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Don’t ruin your roof with pressure washing. Leave it to the roof cleaning pros to save you time and money.

You’ve decided to clean your roof. You’ve heard that pressure washing is the best way to do it, so you’re ready to start. But are you sure? Not exactly! Although pressure washing your roof might seem like a good idea, it can damage your shingles and void their warranty. 

Here’s why:

Pressure washing can damage your roof.

You may think pressure washing your roof is a good idea because it will make it look better, but this isn’t true. If you’re not careful, pressure washing can damage your roof and make it more likely to leak.

If pressure washers spray water over the surface of your house without any place to go, they can strip away shingles and cause leaks in gutters.

High-pressure water systems may damage roofs by stripping away paint or other protective coatings and causing cracks in asphalt surfaces beneath shingles or tiles if they are not properly cleaned off. This can lead to leaks and mold growth inside the damaged areas.

Pressure washing can strip away your shingles' warranty.

The most important thing to know about pressure washing your roof is that it can strip away your shingles’ warranty. If you’re not careful, overbrushing can damage the surface of the shingle and end up causing leaks in your roof.

You should also be aware that there are many different types of roofing materials out there: clay tiles, slate tiles, wood shingles (and others). Each one requires a different kind of maintenance–and some may not be able to withstand an intense pressure washing session at all!

You might void your warranty just by doing it.

If you’re thinking about pressure washing your roof, think again. You might void your warranty just by doing it.

That’s because many manufacturers will not honor guarantees on roofs damaged by improper cleaning methods. If you try to pressure wash your shingles and they come off in large chunks or strips–or worse yet, if they get damaged so badly that they need replacing–the manufacturer may refuse to cover the cost of repairs under warranty!

It's not good for the environment.

If not done by a professional, pressure washing, although popular for cleaning your home, can cause damage to both the environment and your property.

Pressure washing can damage your gutters, too.

While you may not be able to see your gutters from a distance, they’re still important. Gutter systems help to keep rainwater from damaging your home’s exterior and foundation by directing it away from these areas. 

If you have an older gutter system that has been neglected for some time, it might be full of debris like leaves and twigs that have built up over time. In this case, pressure washing could cause damage since the force of water blasting against the clogged material could dislodge it from its place in the gutter or even knock it off completely!

Soft brushing is the best way to clean your roof and gutters without damaging or voiding your warranty.

Soft brushing is the best way to clean your roof and gutters without damaging or voiding your warranty.

  • Pressure washing can damage your roof.
  • Pressure washing can strip away your shingles’ warranty.
  • You could be ruining the life of your shingles by doing this anyway, even if they’re still under warranty!

Why Choose Grace Roof & Gutter Cleaning for Snohomish, Mill Creek & Roof & Gutters

Our expertise lies in precision brushing on composite roofs; we never rely on pressure washers. By focusing on the moss’s location, we gently and precisely brush it from the shingles’ crevices, preserving the roof’s integrity. Our method ensures that warranties are not voided, and shingles are not destroyed. We avoid overbrushing at Grace Roof and Gutter Cleaning and guarantee the best results.

Our 3-in-one spring special combines thoroughly cleaning your roof, gutters, and concrete.

We’ve got Power Package Pricing for our Spring Cleaning Special on a Roof Cleaning, Gutter Cleaning, and Power-Washing Combo!

Ask us how to get our sale price on all three services! Grace Roof and Gutter cleaning services are your #1 moss removal specialist. We are licensed, bonded, and insured.

It’s time to get MEAN on the GREEN and get your ROOF, GUTTERS, and CONCRETE CLEAN! 

Get it done the right way by GRACE ROOF & GUTTER CLEANING! Specializing in NON-PRESSURE WASH, NON-CHEMICAL Roof Cleaning.

“The work was done well and they were very responsive! He went around and hand brushed the moss off the roof. I’ve seen a lot of people on thumbtack who use a pressure washer to clean  roofs which is incorrect way to clean a roof and ruins the roofing materials. They did it properly and my roof looks so much better. He even helped us move a piece of furniture that I couldn’t lift which I so appreciated. :)” ~ Carmen N., Edmonds, WA

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