Professional Roof Cleaning in Brantford

Brantford was founded on the Grand River, and a river city has damp air. Humid summer nights and cool mornings by the water leave roofs wet longer, and a roof that stays wet grows things. The slope that gets the least sun goes first, with dark streaks of algae, then moss where a tree shades it. Fallen leaves and needles that settle in valleys hold water against the shingles and feed the growth.

Moss is more than cosmetic. As it grows it pries up shingle edges, keeps water pressed against them and can cut years off a roof. The fix is a soft clean: a treatment goes on, and a low-pressure rinse carries the growth off, starting at the ridge. No pressure wand is used. Curled or missing shingles are beyond what cleaning can fix, so we inspect for them first and report back. We also ask about the roof's age, because a roof near the end of its life may need replacing more than cleaning.

Spring and fall are the usual windows, when the roof is dry enough to work on and the weather is mild. Steep pitches call for fall protection, and our crew is Working at Heights certified. Trimming branches afterwards lets in more sun, which keeps the shady slope drier and slows the growth.

What we plan for in Brantford

• Roof age: we ask how old the shingles are and how they have worn, and tell you if cleaning is not the right call.
• Growth type: we tell algae streaks, moss and lichen apart, and plan treatment time for each.
• Valleys and lower edges: we check where leaves and needles sit on the roof, because wet litter keeps shingles damp.
• Sun and shade: we note which slopes face north or sit under trees, and plan longer treatment time there.
• Chimneys and vents: we check around chimneys, vents and skylights, where growth and debris gather against the flashing.

Questions from Brantford homeowners

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