How Can I Make My Roof Look New? 3 Roof Cleaning Tips
The leafy season is finally here, which means only one thing for those concerned about the appearance (and wellbeing) of their house – it’s roof cleaning time! The weather is getting cooler and wetter, which also means that algae, lichen and moss have more opportunity to set up home on your roof. When it comes to first impressions, your roof can say plenty about your home and even its inhabitants! This could be especially important if you’re selling your home any time soon, or welcoming new visitors.
As professional roofers in Liverpool, we know all too well what the local weather can do to a roof. Autumn and winter are prime time for us to receive calls about roof repairs and roof cleaning in Liverpool! So if you’re looking for ways to keep the roof looking new, we are just the people to advise.
If your roof is letting the side down, don’t worry: we have three top tips to improve the appearance of your roof this autumn…
1. Remove debris FROM the roof
Let’s face it – dead leaves, twigs, needles and bird droppings are a bit of an eyesore! They can really ruin the appearance of your roof. Removing debris from a roof doesn’t need to be a big job, provided you have a ladder, a broom and legs you can trust! It’s a case of getting up there and sweeping the roof as often as you can manage – especially if you have a leafy tree overshadowing the roof.
Be careful up there though, especially in wet and windy weather. When the dust and dirt is a lot to contend with - or too frequent to manage – call a professional roof cleaner. A professional roof clean means no damage to your shingles, no danger of slipping or falling… and of course a thoroughly good job, and a sparkling clean roof!
2. Remove roof algae, moss, lichen and mildew
Another autumnal roof cleaning problem we see in Liverpool is excessive growth of algae, moss, lichen and mildew. This is exceptionally bad on older roofs where roof cleaning hasn’t happened regularly, and where a roof is in the shade of a tree.
If you want to make your roof look younger, you’ll need to remove the algae, moss or lichen. It’s particularly important because they can damage the shingles, and before you know it, you’ll be searching the net for a professional roof repair company in Liverpool too! So what is the best method to clean a roof? You can give it a gentle clean with a mixture of water and bleach, which can remove algae temporarily. Again though, for safety and convenience, it’s smartest to seek out a professional roof cleaner in Merseyside to come and do the job.
3. Replace old gutters
Installing new guttering is a great way to make a roof look new again. Sagging, old or wonky gutters really destroy the visual appeal of your house. Even a clean roof will look poor if your gutters need replacing. You might have the option to repair or repaint the gutter, but it might be easier and more sensible to completely replace them.
If you really want to upgrade the aesthetics, you could consider installing a copper gutter, which will make the whole house look much nicer. It also does a grand job of draining the water, so you can’t really lose.
We may be slightly biased, but we are often told that we are the best roof cleaners in Merseyside, and of course we have 35 years experience of roof repairs in Liverpool too. So whatever the issue with your roof, we are here to fix it! We can make an old roof look new in no time at all. Just give us a call on 0151 7215571 and we’ll be on the way.