Safety Tips while Power Washing your Roof

Your home may be your castle, but it shouldn't mean you need to risk your safety, and worse your life just to save a bit of money.

Mission Viejo, CA (prHWY.com) March 28, 2013 - Your home may be your castle, but it shouldn't mean you need to risk your safety, and worse your life just to save a bit of money. More importantly, depending in which state you live in, you can be violating certain laws just by making specific home repairs. Isn't democracy wonderful? Besides getting into the politics of certain things, let's look at some steps needed in order to safely do one of the toughest home repairs - pressure washing your roof.

In most cases, a roofs life should be anywhere from 15 to 20 years; that is of course if it was done by professionals the first time. Roofs no matter where you live put up with quite a bit. Fungus, moss and algae are the most common types of issues you will be faced with. Even though it is highly recommended you call the professionals to clean your roof or even do minor repairs; this hub is dedicated to the stubborn who insist on doing it themselves.

Safety Tips while Power Washing your Roof

First, some good news; power washing your roof will extend its life.

#1

Safety Check

Obviously I shouldn't have to tell you to use a sturdy ladder that is in pristine condition. If your roof is very high or sloped, it might actually be a good idea to even wear a safety harness. What you wear on your feet is going to matter as well. You should be wearing shoes or work boots with non-skid soles. Remember, shingles and tiles are already slippery when dry; so you can imagine how slippery they become once wet.

#2

Prepare the Work Area

You will need to gather the tools and supplies you will be using to clean your roof. This includes the pressure power spray, and the types of cleaning solutions you might be using. Many professionals will use household bleach, a type of laundry detergent and TriSodium phosphate. Make sure and cover all down sprouts, this way none of the cleaning solution you will be using will find its way to your beautiful lawn, plants or shrubs.

#3

Body Protection

Any type of soap mixture and especially bleach won't feel very nice when it splashes in your eyes. If you are using bleach then you have to be very careful. Some nice fitting I got goals should do the trick; along with a pair of heavy duty rubber gloves.

#4

Why not invite a friend?

When it comes to this sort of chore, which you can see this quite a bit of work, having a friend or neighbor to help you is a great way to stay safe and get things done a lot quicker. Professional roofers often recommend that you clean your roof off at least every season of the year. So, planning a schedule with a neighbor, where you can help each other out isn't such a bad idea.

#5

Final tip

Remember it's a tough job and somebody has to do it however, it doesn't necessarily have to be you; at the very least you can contact a professional roofer in your locale and get an estimate. Because of the heavy competition when it comes to Ruby professionals, these days getting a quote is usually free.

Take a step back

It's actually quite satisfying once the job is complete and you really take a look at your roof. It looks almost brand-new, and not only that, you are also prolonging the life of your roof! When it comes to roof replacement or re-shingling, its best to leave that type of job up to the pros - after all the leaning you've done each season, you want to make sure once it's time to get the heavy duty repairs in order; you have a professional standing by and completing roofing Mission Viejo.


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Author name: Leo
27142 Cedros,
Mission Viejo,
California 92692
Office: (949) 364-1845
Mobile:(949) 275-0527
Fax:(949) 347-8651

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Author name: Leo
27142 Cedros,
Mission Viejo,
California 92692
Office: (949) 364-1845
Mobile:(949) 275-0527
Fax:(949) 347-8651

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