Risk Of Power Washing Roof

This homeowner attempted to clean his roof and you can see the granules that were removed due to his imprope.

Risk of power washing roof.

As stated by several roof tile manufacturers and the uk s trading standards organization pressure washers can damage roof tiles strip the surface granules from the tiles and shorten tile life expectancy. While most accidents and incidents are due to inexperienced technicians or negligence sometimes things do go wrong and this could leave you with hefty repair bills or a lawsuit if a worker is injured on your property. One of the biggest differences between a true professional pressure wash roof cleaning company and a fly by night operation is the ability to handle the liabilities of the risks it assumes. However there are some things you need to consider.

Pressure washing is very effective but may be best for metal or concrete roofs. Power washing roof shingles is one of the more common home renovation projects that can expose people to asbestos. Pressure washing your roof can damage your roof. Build up of dirt soot algae or other residue can alter the amount of light and heat your roof absorbs or reflects.

Bedded mortar and flashings can also be blasted off using this method potentially leading to further costs for rectification. Inappropriate pressure washing can potentially force water up between the tiles and roofing felt into the roof space. There is also a risk of flooding to the loft space. Since asbestos causes mesothelioma homeowners should consider the health concerns before hiring a company or performing the task themselves.

There is a chance that the pressurized water could damage your shingles. When using a high powered pressure washer there is a risk of flooding to the loft space. While a typical roof is designed to withstand the elements it isn t designed to cope with water being ejected from a nozzle at such high speeds. Read more about why pressure washing a roof is a very stupid thing to do.

The power of pressure washers can be too much of a good thing.