Cedar roofing can be a beautiful, natural touch for any home. However, this type of roofing requires more care than your average roof. To ensure your cedar roof stays in great shape for longer, completing regular cedar roof cleaning and other maintenance tasks is necessary. The right care avoids the need to replace shingles due to premature rotting.
Quick Ways Maintain the Beauty of Your Cedar Roof
Inspect Your Roof and Replace Shingles
With regular inspection and maintenance, your cedar roof can last decades. However, if you don't keep up with regular cedar roof maintenance, you'll need to replace your roof sooner. Every season, have your roof professionally inspected for any damage, mold or debris. It's especially critical to have your roof checked for damage after a severe thunderstorm or wind event.
At Cedar Roof Coatings, our roof inspections begin with an inspector walking the entire roof area, photographing and documenting their findings. Our experienced inspectors will find any obvious problems with your roof and other minor issues that may cause more significant problems for you down the line.
After the inspector finishes their walk-through, they will fill out a report that documents the information gathered and recommends services to correct any issues your roof might have. This report will also feature estimated prices for any corrective services that we suggest to you.
If you schedule a roof cleaning with us and we notice any compromised shingles, we will replace up to 20 shingles at no additional cost. Keep in mind that you may not need to replace curled shingles. If your roof has curled shingles that you want us to replace, we will provide you with an estimate at that point.
Power Wash Your Roof & Clean Regularly
After years of exposure to the weather, your cedar roof shingles may develop a buildup of leaves and other organic matter. Getting your cedar shingles professionally cleaned will help ensure your shingles age well. Make sure you also have debris from your gutters and downspouts cleared so they don't get clogged and damage your roof. Debris on your roof or in your gutters can cause a buildup of moisture as well as moss and mold growth.
Some people may want to try deep cleaning shingles themselves, but this is usually a bad idea. Often people damage their shingles by using too much water pressure or harsh chemicals that can lead to permanent harm.
If you're considering cleaning your roof, you'll want to contact Cedar Roof Coatings. A company with our level of experience with cedar roofs knows the correct amount of pressure to use to wash your roof based on its age and condition.
You may opt to regularly wash your roof if you want your shingles to have a faded appearance more quickly. The best way to ensure this cleaning process is deep enough for the desired effect is by scheduling a professional like Cedar Roof Coatings to do it. If you've just gotten new shingles and you want to blend them in with your older shingles, one way to do this is by having your roof washed regularly where the new shingles are, which will result in material color consistency.
Getting your roof washed by a professional is the best way to prevent damaging your roof in the process of cleaning it. When you choose Cedar Roof Coatings, we will clean your roof in detail using Cedar Wash, a 100% eco-friendly hydrogen peroxide-based formulation designed to remove any algae, dirt, mildew, and mold buildup.
After we wash your roof, our professionals will inspect the exterior of your house to find any areas that need touching up, such as column bases that need recaulking. We can give you recommendations to keep your home's roof in good condition.
Check for Lichen, Moss and Mold Growth
One of the biggest issues with cedar is the growth of lichen, moss and mold, which occurs when moisture can’t escape the shakes or shingles. Cedar roof preservation can help prevent this growth. If you do identify this issue, a thorough cedar roof cleaning can eliminate the growth and prevent it from causing serious damage.
Install Proper Insulation and Attic Ventilation
Caring for your cedar roof requires more than keeping it clean and inspecting it for damage. Keeping your roof looking like new also requires proper insulation, as well as attic ventilation, to avoid attracting excess moisture to the roofing materials. These factors can also help you save money on your energy bills.
Remember: Cedar Roof Aging Is Normal
Many people buy cedar roofing because they love the natural look of the wood. However, this natural material quickly shows its age by turning gray from sun exposure. This is perfectly normal.
Cedar roofing is an attractive natural option that looks great on many homes. However, cedar shakes require more maintenance than many other types of roofing product, particularly manmade materials. Without the proper care and cedar roof cleaning, cedar shakes are more likely to rot and become damaged, requiring replacement.
Contact Our Cedar Roofing Specialists
If you're interested in cedar roof cleaning and other maintenance needs, contact us. Our professional team in Connecticut can help you maintain the natural beauty of your cedar roofing.
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