UPDATED ROOFING MANUFACTURER LINKS FOR 2017: Florida Roof Cleaning by The Roofing Manufacturers Method Is Not Pressure Cleaning! At Chuck Bergman Roof Cleaning and Pressure Cleaning, clearly we do all types of pressure cleaning and have done so since 1989 here in Charlotte County, Fl We just don't pressure clean roofing, because it is the wrong way to clean a roof and causes too much wear and damage to roofs. The links below all say to clean roofs with the method I use! They all also say specifically "DO NOT PRESSURE WASH" {GAF Roofing Manufacturer} http://georgoulisroofing.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Algae_Staining_on_Shingled_Roof_Surfaces_-_Steep_Slope_Techn-43-808-v3.pdf {ARMA Roofing Manufacturer Association Cleaning Bulletin} http://www.asphaltroofing.org/algae-discoloration-roofs {CORNING Roofing Manufacturer} Click number 1 "algae growth" http://roofingca.owenscorning.com/homeowner/thingsyoushouldknow/needaroof.aspx The ARMA also says not to allow anyone to apply any roof coatings. This is a common sales gimmick. Usually pressure washing companies-not roof cleaning companies-will pressure wash your roof and then sell you an after coating, which they want to reapply every 2 years. Names like Roof-A----. Not wanting to name any specific one. Read the ARMA warning below. http://www.asphaltroofing.org/coating-asphalt-shingles-after-installation Now my ad: I AM 100% ALL FOR GOING GREEN! As Soon as a roofing manufacturer lists a green product as safe to put on your roof, on their websites, I will put it on your roof. Right now none do, It's your property and your roofing warranty, I have no right to use you as a "test" project. Yet many of my competitors do just that. The only 100% Green method known to me, is power washing the roof with no chemicals, just water. A roof will sometimes come clean "looking" just by blasting the algae off. The algae was not chemically killed, so after pressure washing, the roof is still coated in living algae spores, which continue to grow strong and turn black again in a year or so. Of course, that pressure also takes years off the life of your roof and may well void your roof's warranty, but it is 100% environmentally friendly, at first glance. First glance? Yes, nothing will ruin a roof faster than pressure washing it, so if youlook at the long term picture, you are adding to the asphalt / tar, in the landfills, as roofs need replacing at half life. That's not eco-friendly at all, just expensive for you! Other than chlorine, as suggested by the manufacturers of the roofing, who knows what chemicals are used to make a new so called "green" roof cleaning mix? We do all are familiar with bleach- chlorine though! We drink it in our faucet water, soak in it in our showers and swim in it in our pools. It is bio-degradable and after applying it to a roof, it reverts back to what it was made from-common salt. The photos below show some roofs we have cleaned with the only roofing manufacturer approved chemical, chlorine / water and a small amount of TSP. http://www.flickr.com/photos/27773239@N02/?saved=1 Please call us for safe, No Pressure, Soft - Washing of your roof, or a free Pressure Cleaning Quote on your house, pool enclosure, decking, driveway, fence or commercial buildings and parking areas. Englewood, Venice, Nokomis, Osprey, Sarasota, Cape Haze, Placida, Rotonda, Port Charlotte, Punta Gorda, Florida 941-698-1959 .

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Here in SW Florida, the black stains and overall discoloration that appear on a roof are the living organism Gloeocapsa Magma. It's a very virulent and strong infestation of algae, that will gradually reduce the lifespan of the investment you made in your home, by deteriorating your roofing. As this algae spreads and blackens, it keeps your roof surface moist and dark, you may notice your homes utility bills go up and your expensive AC unit working longer. The black coating of algae will also absorb and hold heat within your roofs surface and increase the attic temperature. A blackened, infected roof not only reduces your homes curb-appeal but also it's property value. Here are videos of myself and my sons working. We have no employees to train on your job. It's just us! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WPCtVUu3Si0&feature=plcp http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fm_j5Xd01pA http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b0uMCRyDBHU

Hello! Before I explain myself, I came here to show you a 2 minute video of how we clean roofs. http://www.tubechop.com/watch/474113 It is the roofing manufacturer method and the only method endorsed by the largest roof cleaning organization in the USA. THE ROOF CLEANING INSTITUTE OF AMERICA - http://roof-cleaning-institute.activeboard.com/f523639/roof-cleaning-englewood-fl/ Sorry,I have neglected my blogger site for some time. Serving Charlotte County Florida and Southern Sarasota County since 1989 has given me a very large customer base. Many of my Charlotte County and Sarasota County customers have me pressure clean their house, pool area, decking and driveway / walks yearly. Also, because I use the roof cleaning method that the roofing manufacturers specify "Non-Pressure" and the cleaning agents also specified by those who manufacture your roofing, my roof cleaning jobs last longer than a pressure washed roof [the roofing manufacturers specifically say "DO NOT PRESSURE WASH"] Also, your roof lasts longer with a gentle "No-Pressure" cleaning, than with it being blasted clean with a 3000-4000 psi contractor pressure washing machine. All of this, besides being a father and son only business since 1994, along with being one of the very few "Certified" roof cleaners in SW Florida, leaves my son and I quite busy, with little time for blogging. But, I will try to do better at updating my blog in the future! Florida summer is [unfortunately :-) right around the corner. In that moist heat, you can almost watch the algae / fungus / mold grow on your roof, house, pool cage and deck and driveway / sidewalks / parking lots etc. It's a living organism, can affect respiratory ailments and eat paint on homes and the limestone filler on roofing shingles - causing the color granules to end up in your gutters, instead of protecting your roof! So, give me a call and we will safely and gently remove it! Thanks, Chuck Bergman