Frequently Asked Pressure Washing Questions - Answered By Flowstate Power Washing

Both pressure washing and soft washing are methods of exterior cleaning, but oftentimes these methods of cleaning are used on different surfaces. Pressure washing involves highly pressurized blasts of water that forcefully remove contaminants from the surface of your property while soft washing uses a specialized blend of cleaning chemicals and less pressure to clean a surface without causing damage in the process. Soft washing is generally used for roofs, siding, etc., while pressure washing is used mainly for everything else.

For many surfaces around your home, having them pressure washed on an annual basis is often enough, but this is highly dependent on the type of material as well as its overall condition.

While it is possible for you to remove many of the harmful deposits that collect on your roof with a pressure washer, it is very easy to actually do more damage to your roof in the process if you don't know what you're doing. Additionally, it is extremely dangerous to attempt using a pressure washer from a ladder and isn't something we would recommend to the average homeowner. When you are looking to clean your roof, it is always a more effective and safer option to call in a pro for pressure washing in Marietta who can provide you with effective roof cleaning services you need to safely remove those contaminants without causing damage to your home in the process.

Gloeocapsa Magma cells feed on the limestone used to manufacture asphalt shingles. When roof stains grow and spread, this is an indication that Gloeocapsa Magma cells are multiplying on your roof, feasting on the core limestone ingredients and destroying the integrity of your roof's shingles. If left unattended, these cells can damage your roof to the point that you will need an expensive roof replacement.