Can the roof of a house be contaminated, and what is the significance of this?
Most people don’t think about the condition of their roof until it needs restoration or painting. Most often, they focus on the facade, windows and doors, treating the roof in a low-key manner. Meanwhile, it is worth realizing that the roof is particularly vulnerable to dirt, due to its prominence and shape. Various types of dirt can appear on the roof, such as branches, leaves, needles, resin, bird droppings, damaged tiles, residue from construction crews, for example, nails, dust, soot and atmospheric dirt. Likewise, rain causes various types of atmospheric dust to settle on the roof. A large accumulation of contaminated occurs in places such as the chimney or roof windows, as dirt can easily accumulate there. As you can see, many different factors can act on a roof for years and cause various harmful processes to its surface.
What happens when dirt collects for years on a roof, and what can be done about it?
It’s easy to imagine a situation where over the years the roof is affected by various weather elements, smog, any elements from trees and more. Some of these begin to rot and can enter into corrosion with the sheet metal on the roof, thereby submerging its integrity. In the case of roof tiles, this is an ideal habitat for moss and various organisms. Leaving aside considerations of roof integrity, over the years the roof ceases to look aesthetically pleasing. Fortunately, you can opt for roof cleaning and painting, Lesser Poland. It would be really hard to wash the roof effectively on your own, not having the right tools and experience. Besides, it would simply be dangerous. A pressure washer and scaffolding are the necessities for such an activity.
Cleaning the roof is one thing, but then it is best to further protect it with special impregnation and painting. Such protection from moisture and dirt is indispensable to keep the roof in good shape for years to come. Often homeowners do not inspect the roof for years and may not even guess what is happening on the surface of the roof and what the consequences may be for the interior of the house.
What does the roof painting service consist of?
Firstly, such a process requires dangerous work at height and professional equipment. The surface of the roof is refreshed, corrosion outbreaks are removed, the company selects a paint color for the roof, and then the surface is washed and painted, protected for further years. The various stages are the entire process that guarantees the canceled effect. First, the roof is cleaned thanks to a high-pressure washer, using water and special cleaning agents. Next, degreasing is done, which, when done correctly, provides a substrate for the paint. The next step is to remove rust outbreaks, using a power grinder or wire brush. This extends the life of the roof and protects its integrity. At the very end, paint with special hydrodynamic properties, that is, airless paint, is applied. Such roof painting in Lesser Poland is a service that RS-MAL has been providing for years. Full advice and a guarantee on the service are the hallmarks of RS-MAL. Regardless of whether the roof is made of smooth sheet metal, trapezoidal, tin roofing, or ceramic or concrete tiles, the professionals can handle any surface.
Why order professional roof cleaning and painting services?
If you delay cleaning the roof, the resulting dirt can form a thick layer that is difficult to remove. In addition, the roof may be leaking, and water entering may cause cracking of the walls in winter or mold in summer. Both phenomena can be very expensive to repair, so it is better to prevent them than to repair the consequences of a leaking or poor roof.
Roof painting Silesia is a comprehensive service for any homeowner who wants to take holistic care of their property. A washed, painted and waterproofed roof is a solid foundation for the entire house. In subsequent years, the roof can partially clean itself, thanks to such measures. This is a worthwhile investment, because you protect your roof for a very long time, and you don’t have to worry about the consequences of a leaking roof and their costly removal. A specialist from RS-MAL will efficiently assess the degree of contamination of the roof and select the appropriate cleaning agents and paint, and if necessary propose a roof waterproofing process. With a liquid membrane, the roof is protected for more than 20 years and you no longer need to worry about harmful weathering and other contamination.
