Many people have heard of the importance of regular roof maintenance because they know how this contributes to the great state of the roofing over their head. But when it comes to washing their roof, many people have questions why it is so necessary, and today we are here to tell you why.

To begin with, when you wash your roof, you are eliminating the dirt and algae (if any) that is slowly but surely eating away at your roof. The longer you allow for algae, lichens or moss to live freely on your roof, the more they will get comfortable with deteriorating your roof one day at a time. If mold is living on your roof, not only does this present a threat to the roofing as a material, but it presents a major risk factor for you and your family members.

Plus if we are being honest, a dirt roof never did anyone any good. It decreases the curb appeal that your property provides and it reflects poorly on you. The dirt on your roof will be the main focal point. Next thing you know it, people will be referring you as the neighbor who has the dirty roof, and we don’t that to happen. Washing your dirty roof restores the lost beauty.

If none of the above reasons have done it for you, how about this one. A dirty roof will welcome in the most scary critters and animals that you can think of. Animals like raccoons are particularly attracted to the smell of rotting wood. If one of those furry creatures decided to climb and dig into your roof, then your shingles will be destroyed in no time. And that alone will lead to an incredibly expensive investment.

So save yourself the trouble of what a dirt roof means, and get it washed as soon as possible. If you don’t feel like doing it yourself, you can always hire a professional. Although if there is algae, we highly recommend a professional does the job for you.