Though we are based out of Des Moines, Iowa we service the Greater Midwest with our cedar roof cleaning service. Sullivan Roof Cleaning, Inc. also has a network of cedar roof cleaners throughout the Midwest i.e. MI, MO, ID, IL, MN, NE, IA, KS, WI. Each network member has been personally trained to use the same process. The focus of our service is to clean your cedar roof and extend the life span. Our service is not cosmetic though we do a good job at adding curb appeal. Unlike a roofer who wants to replace your cedar roof, we want your cedar roof to last as many years as possible from a service view point and come back in 6 to 8 years and clean it again. Cedar is a natural insulator against the environment;competitors can’t come close to the thermal efficiency of wood. In fact, cedarhas twice the thermal resistivity (R-value) of asphalt, 5 times that of slate,8 times that of concrete, and hundreds of times that of metal and aluminum.
Cedar roofs don’t decay, but they do weather. It has naturalpreservatives that resist moisture, decay and insect damage. Although in warm,humid climates and on heavily shaded roofs, algae, moss, mold, mildew, lichenand fungi’s will grow, because these organisms retain moisture the cedar willdecay in time if not maintained.When new the shakes and shingles display the natural honeyand cinnamon tones, and will later mature to a seasoned anddistinguished-looking silvery gray when properly maintained. If the shakes or shingles display a brown/dark brown toblack tones, these are signs of harmful organism infestations and they need tobe cleaned.
Just because your roof looks bad doesn't mean it is bad! A cleaning will stop further deterioration. Before you go to the expense of a new roof consider having your cedar roof cleaned. What many home owners don't realize is that the underlining or what we call roof felt is the water barrier and the shakes protect the felt. Keep the shakes healthy and the felt stays healthy and you roof can last a life time. It is akin to having your teeth cleaned, they are also organic and need to be maintained in order to last a life time. Well cedar shakes are also organic and need to be maintained in order to last a life time. When you stop and think about it, it makes common sense. Don't subject yourself to a premature cedar roof replacement, just have it cleaned. A good cedar roof cleaning contractor can add many more years of life to your roof by just cleaning it. Contact us today about cleaning your cedar roof.
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Bruce Sullivan, Sullivan Roof Cleaning, Inc., 515-971-1430, www.cedarroofclean.com
Cedar roofs don’t decay, but they do weather. It has naturalpreservatives that resist moisture, decay and insect damage. Although in warm,humid climates and on heavily shaded roofs, algae, moss, mold, mildew, lichenand fungi’s will grow, because these organisms retain moisture the cedar willdecay in time if not maintained.When new the shakes and shingles display the natural honeyand cinnamon tones, and will later mature to a seasoned anddistinguished-looking silvery gray when properly maintained. If the shakes or shingles display a brown/dark brown toblack tones, these are signs of harmful organism infestations and they need tobe cleaned.
Just because your roof looks bad doesn't mean it is bad! A cleaning will stop further deterioration. Before you go to the expense of a new roof consider having your cedar roof cleaned. What many home owners don't realize is that the underlining or what we call roof felt is the water barrier and the shakes protect the felt. Keep the shakes healthy and the felt stays healthy and you roof can last a life time. It is akin to having your teeth cleaned, they are also organic and need to be maintained in order to last a life time. Well cedar shakes are also organic and need to be maintained in order to last a life time. When you stop and think about it, it makes common sense. Don't subject yourself to a premature cedar roof replacement, just have it cleaned. A good cedar roof cleaning contractor can add many more years of life to your roof by just cleaning it. Contact us today about cleaning your cedar roof.
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Bruce Sullivan, Sullivan Roof Cleaning, Inc., 515-971-1430, www.cedarroofclean.com
