Is roof soft washing safe in Pace, FL?
A question we often hear from homeowners in Pace.
Is pressure washing safe for a roof and window screens? Worried about doing damage to my place here in Pace.
Answer from the WAHOO! Team
When it's done right, yes — and that's exactly why we soft wash delicate surfaces like roofs and screens instead of hammering them with high pressure. We treat every Pace property like it's our own.
Answer from the WAHOO! Team
To go a little deeper on why soft washing is the right call for roofs in Pace: those black streaks are Gloeocapsa magma — algae that feeds on the limestone filler in shingles. Blast it with high pressure and you strip granules off the shingle, which shortens the roof's life and can void manufacturer warranties. Soft washing uses low pressure — about the force of a garden hose — with a detergent mix that kills the algae at the root, so it doesn't just look clean, it stays clean far longer, usually two to four years on our Gulf Coast humidity. We rinse landscaping before and after and protect anything sensitive below the roofline. Insurance matters here too: carriers around Santa Rosa County have gotten strict about roof condition, and a streak-covered roof can flag an inspection even when the shingles are sound. A soft wash is a fraction of the cost of the roof conversation you'd otherwise be having. We're licensed and insured, and happy to quote it alongside a window cleaning — bundling saves you a trip charge. Call or text 850-378-3301.
Answers written by Paul Kunkleman and the WAHOO! Window Cleaning crew — licensed & insured, Pensacola, FL.