Clay Tile Roof Cleaning and What You Should Know

Does your clay tile roof look a little dreary and in need of a good roof cleaning? It’s probably time for a thorough scrubbing if it’s been a while since you cleaned the roof. 

One of the downsides of homeownership is that you become responsible for maintaining your home. While some parts of home maintenance can wait until you’re ready, your roof is not one of them. Regular roof cleaning helps to make sure that your home and family are safe from the winds and rain that come with Florida’s hurricanes.

Many benefits come when you clean your roof. Read on for some perks of roof maintenance.

Appearance

If you can see the passing of the seasons when you look at your roof, it’s time to give it some attention. The clay tiles on your roof tend to accumulate moss and stains that diminish their overall appearance. Cleaning the tiles is a terrific way to bring back their beautiful appearance.

Roof Repair

Clay tiles are very sturdy, but, like any roofing material, they can crack and break. One of the best reasons to clean your roof is that it gives you the chance to spot problems before they lead to roof failure. Trust us; repairing broken tiles is much less expensive than replacing your roof.

Performance

Florida deserves its reputation for stormy weather, and your roof must work effectively to protect your home from water leaks. Set aside time to clean all parts of your roof, including the gutters, so that your roof can function at peak performance.

Roof Replacement Cost

Replacing a tile roof is expensive. Although prices differ depending on the size and style of your home, you could easily spend over $10,000 on a new roof. No doubt, sticking to a regular roof maintenance schedule helps to keep your current roof in tip-top shape throughout its lifespan. 

Roof Warranty

Many roofing material manufacturers expect you to take care of the roof. Indeed, failing to maintain the roof properly might cause the manufacturer to void your warranty. Show that you’re doing your part to protect your clay tile roof by maintaining a cleaning schedule.

Are you ready to begin cleaning? Tornado Roofing & Contracting Inc. is an expert in cleaning all types of roofing systems in Florida. Read on for some straightforward roof cleaning advice.

Now that you know why cleaning your clay tile roof is vital, it’s time to talk about how to clean it. On the surface, it’s tempting to assume that cleaning the roof is no big deal. After all, power washing your roof tiles with a mixture of water and bleach will go a long way toward scrubbing off much of the algae and debris on the roof.

However, before you head to your local home improvement warehouse to rent a power washer, please consider hiring a professional roofing contractor to clean your roof. The fact is that safely working on a roof takes a level of skill that only comes from experience. 

Danger

How much experience do you have climbing a ladder and walking on your roof? Chances are, climbing up onto your roof is not something that you undertake very often. Attempting to clean your roof is a dangerous thing to do, especially if you haven’t spent extensive time working on a roof.

More so than other types of roof materials, clay tiles get very slippery when they are wet. You can imagine the accidents that can occur when an inexperienced person walks on a slippery surface that is many feet above the ground. Don’t let yourself become another accident statistic.

Fragile Tiles

Clay tiles are delicate. You can crack and break them by merely walking on the roof. Unfortunately, it’s costly to replace a damaged clay tile. Professional roofers know how to maneuver on your roof in a way that keeps the clay tiles safe from harm.

Expert Eye

Did you know that issues with your roof can go unnoticed for a long time? Indeed, it’s possible for water to silently enter your home for quite sometime before the leak becomes obvious. A roofing expert knows how to spot clues of moisture sneaking underneath the clay tiles so that repairs are possible before significant damage overwhelms your home and pocketbook.

Affordable

You’ll be amazed at how wallet-friendly it is to schedule regular roof cleaning and maintenance. Our clients often indicate to us that they consider affordable professional roof maintenance a smart investment in their home. A skilled roofing professional understands how to save you money by extending the life of your roof.

Contact Tornado Roofing & Contracting Inc. for affordable, high-quality roof cleaning and maintenance services.

Along with cleaning your roof and checking for leaks, a top-quality roofing contractor can also determine if your roof needs to survive the next named storm successfully.

Whether you realize it or not when you chose your roofing material, clay tiles stay strong in storms. Clay tile roofs often perform better than other types of roofs during hurricanes and tropical storms. The ability of clay tiles to repel water certainly helps to keep the interior of the house dry during severe storms.

However, while it’s undoubtedly true that clay tile roofs do a terrific job repelling water, you should have a professional examine it before the next round of storms arrives. The reason that you should have a professional roof inspection stems from the reality that many older roofs are not up to current roofing codes. As the Journal of Light Construction notes, Florida’s building codes continue to develop as researchers learn more about how buildings perform in hurricanes.

Research shows that sections of tile roofs can fly off during a powerful hurricane. The roof failure is especially likely to take place if your roof isn’t well connected to the rest of the structure. The safest way to find out if your roof is attached correctly is to ask a professional roofing contractor. 

Have you ever held a clay roof tile in your hands? If so, you know that they are far from weightless. Think about what happens when a clay tile breaks away from the roof and becomes airborne during a violent storm. You can avoid having your roof tiles turn into projectiles by hiring a contractor to clean and resecure any loose tiles to your roof.

Tornado Roofing & Contracting Inc. has extensive experience making sure that clay tile roofs are ready for hurricane season. Contact us today for an expert evaluation of your roof.

Along with preparing your roof to withstand brutal weather, we hope that you’ll take the time to make a hurricane plan to protect your family. The Essential Guide to Hurricane Preparedness has a vast amount of advice on preparing for major storms. Florida enjoys beautiful weather, except when it doesn’t, and you must be ready to handle nature’s worst.