Tim Aselton Softwashing

Tim Aselton Softwashing services the following: Office Buildings - Store fronts - Hotels - Banks - Condo & Town Home Communities - Residential homes & more. ROOF CLEANING - We clean roof shingles using a "no pressure" approach. The shingle's granules are its protection. The worst thing to do is to use pressure to clean them because it will blow the granules off of the shingle, severely shortening the life of the shingle.

We use a custom made softwashing system comprised of multiple solution tanks and "low pressure" pumps to clean and rinse at minimal pressures. There are no pressure washers used in our softwashing rigs. Our cleaning solutions are comprised of mildew-cides, algae-cides, soaps, & surfactants. These solutions are mixed on-site and to the specific needs of the surface to be cleaned.

Have you ever wondered where those awful-looking stains on your roof came from and why they are so bad on certain sides? Those stains are actually a living plant form (Gloeocapsa magma). This algae is feeding on the limestone filler used to add weight to asphalt shingles. The reason it is more prominent on the north side and shaded areas of your roof is because these areas get the least amount of sunlight. Lack of sunlight means moisture from morning dew and rain remain on these areas longer, creating the perfect environment for maximum growth.

I have pressure washed hundreds of homes including my own over the years. I believe that pressure washing a homes exterior, if done properly, does a great job. However, the risk of damage does exist. My house washing techniques have changed towards a safer, simpler approach. By using a softwashing system, the risk of damage to your homes exterior is eliminated.