Cedar Siding & Roof Cleaning
RIGHT WAY ARE CHICAGOLAND’S CEDAR SHAKE SIDING & CEDAR ROOF CLEANING EXPERTS!
Right Way is more diligent about cedar shake siding and cedar roof cleaning treatments, such as preparing the wood surface before the SoftWash treatment, incorporating special additives to chemicals creating a buffer, thoroughly flushing prior to applying a wood additive which neutralizes the chemicals and conditions the wood.
GET IT DONE THE RIGHT WAY!
This process does take time, but skipping any of these steps can ruin cedar shake and cost a homeowner more money due to damage and premature replacement.
Right Way would be pleased to provide you with a FREE ESTIMATE on cedar siding, roof, fence cleaning, or other amazing SoftWash exterior cleaning treatments.
Cedar Roof & Shingle Cleaning: Only Trust the Professionals!
Many power washing vendors claim to SoftWash cedar shake siding, but just douse the cedar shake shingles with chemicals and don’t know (or care) about causing damage to the core of the wood.
Cedar roof cleaning process - before and after
This core damage won’t be visually apparent immediately, but over time the cedar shingle’s core damage will split, fray, and weaken the fibers accelerating premature replacement.
We have seen the aftermath of unqualified vendors damage vegetation, bleaching of cedar shakes, and causing further damage like splintering and warping due to improper water pressure, incorrect cleaning processes and even walking on cedar roof shingles.
RIGHT WAY’s low pressure SoftWash method of cleaning cedar siding and roofs is safer, more effective, and lasts longer than any other cedar cleaning treatment available today!
Cedar Shake Wood Siding Maintenance
Cedar Shake Wood siding requires proper maintenance and care to maintain its durability and beauty. Cedar shakes can cost up to 5X the cost of normal siding because of the price of the wood, and extra labor costs due to a more complex installation.
However, this siding can last for over 50 years if properly taken care of and scheduled maintenance plans very depending on many factors.
It is important to visually inspect cedar shake siding and roofs regularly and address any visual issues quickly. In the Midwest there is extreme weather in almost every season, and, due to high humidity in the summer, frequent rain in spring, heavy foliage in fall, and freezing and thawing issues in the winter, cedar shake shingles experience very harsh conditions - whether they are used as siding, roofs, fencing or other applications.
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Cleaning Algae Off Cedar Siding & Roofs
One of the most common issues with cedar shake siding and roofs is algae, which forms from water, shade, droppings, drainage and other factors.
Algae is typically green, brown, or black and can be identified from the ground, by ladder access, or possibly using a drone for inspection.
Algae removal should only be treated with a SoftWash process using approved chemicals and cleaners that use LOW water pressure!
Removing Lichen and Moss from Cedar Roofs and Siding
Lichen and moss are more advanced stages of bacteria and can also be formed on cedar shake siding, but is more commonly found on roofs which have more water drainage issues due to horizontal roof pitch.
If lichen or moss is present, the SoftWash treatment kills the lichen and moss however it takes months for the crust to flake off naturally from weathering.
The day of SoftWash treatment, the lichen and moss will absorb the chemicals and usually turn from green to a bright white or yellow. This is why it is best to have a trusted professional who can describe the process and help homeowners understand the visual impact and expected results.
