Roof Pitch Shingle Cleating

Asphalt shingles continue to be the most widely installed roof covering option in north america.

Roof pitch shingle cleating.

Proper cleaning is an important step in roof maintenance. So it pays to clean your shingles as soon as you spot algae growth. Use the sprayer to saturate a strip 3 feet high x 10 feet wide. While an occasional cleaning might not harm your roof repeated use of harsh chemicals or the erosive effects of pressure washing can damage or shorten the life of asphalt shingles.

Traditional 3 tab shingles made with asphalt composite are the most popular type of shingle and are the most flexible in terms of adapting to many roof pitches. These shingles are appropriate for pitches as low as 4 12 pitch all the way up to a 12 12. Owens corning produces high quality asphalt coating asphalt sealants and adhesives for asphalt shingles. Using shingles that have been treated with algicide keeps the growth at bay for about 10 years thus the 10 year algae warranty.

How to clean roof shingles. Some of this growth including the stains from algae spores. Roof cleaning is required maintenance for all composite shingle roofs. The pitch hopper roof wedge reduces fatigue and increases productivity.

Spray the cleaner on a section of roof and let it sit for about 15 minutes. This video shows a basic overview of the roof cleaning algae stain removal restorat. Experience the total owens corning roofing system and high quality roofing shingles. That way you always stand on dry surface and reduce the chance of slipping.

They provide excellent weather resistance great value and now more than ever a tremendous range of beautiful designs and color blends. Start at the lower portion of the roof moving up as you clean each lower section. But once the algicide wears off your roof hosts an all you can eat buffet for the neighborhood algae spores. Let owens corning help you determine when it is time for a new roof and then let us help you choose the shingles for your roof that are right for you.

Cleaning roofs is slippery work. Today s homeowner states that algae stains can be removed by cleaning though they usually return. The short simple answer is 2 12 has traditionally been considered the absolute minimum acceptable roof slope suitable for asphalt shingles. The roofing materials most often used for these pitches include asphalt composite shingles.

We can even help you find a professional to install it. Do it yourself and save big bucks.