Beat the Winter Moss, Mould and Lichen Blues With Smartwash Waterblasting

When winter comes around many people choose to take a break from home care, but this could lead to your home’s downfall!

Winter is associated with cool, damp conditions. These cool, damp conditions coupled with the lack of sunshine are the ideal recipe for moss, mould and lichens to grow on your roof. When your roof is in a shaded area the problem multiplies.

Moss, mould and lichens are not just an eyesore; they cause damage to your roof in several ways. This unsightly matter holds moisture on your roofing material. Whether it be asphalt shingles or wood shingles, even corrugated iron roofing, water is destructive.

Moss, mould and lichens are a growing matter; their roots or growth structures can penetrate the roof materials. This speeds up their demise as it allows water to better permeate through the roof covering materials.

When the temperature plummets to near or below freezing the water retained by the growth of moss, mould or lichen increases the risk of frost damage. These icy conditions can cause the shingles to crack, and wear faster.

While moss, mould and lichen are not good news for your roof, it is easily solved! Moss, mould and lichen treatment is a simply spray away. If you would rather not be playing around on your roof in these cold months, and can’t be bothered figuring out the right dosage of treatment for your moss, mould and lichen problem Smartwash are happy to do this job for you. They have years of experience and can get the job done quicker than you to find your spray bottle, so for more information on Smartwash and their cleaning services, please visit the website at http://www.smartwash.co.nz .