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15 - Friday, June 27, 1986 - North Shore News

Power roof spraying
could save your home

HAVE YOU looked at your roof
lately?

Sinister forces of air pollution,
fungus, algae, lichen, tree dropp-
ings, mould, dirt and grime have
teamed-up to attack most roofs.

That dirty, contaminated look
suggests that you may have serious
problems lurking up there. Unless
your roof gets some attention and
a periodical ‘‘tune-up’’, it may just
give out some day.

It may spring some minor,
undetected leaks or even shock you
with a nasty flooding at the most
inopportune time. Don’t risk cost-
ly repairs or a premature need for
Te-roofing.

Having your roof checked peri-
Odically by a professional could be
saving you innumerable dollars
and untold trouble.

WATCH ROOF

A contaminated roof spoils the
appearance of any real estate. A
leaky roof ruins your house and
valuables.

A clean, healthy roof protects
your property and enhances the
appearance. As re-covering the
house is very costly, preserving
your roof makes sense.

Roof spraying is the most effec-
tive method in roof maintenance
today. Spray treatments preserve
your roof and protect it from early
decay and premature aging.

Power jet treatment (pressure

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washing) removes dirt, grime,
stains, needles, leaves, bird dropp-
ings and other unwanted pollu-
tants. Rainwater can again drain
off freely without backing up
under roof shingles and shakes.

Chemical treatments eradicate
moss, mould, algae and lichen.
They help to restore that ‘‘new
look” and keep working for a long
time.

These treatments are recom-
mended for asphalt shingles, cedar
shakes and shingles, concrete tiles,

tar and gravel roofs, as weil as for.

brickwalls, stucco, chimneys,
sundecks and patios, cement and
stonework.

CHOOSE CAREFULLY

But a word of caution: some
contractors spray any roof,
anytime at any cost, whereas a
reputable roofing consultant would
analyze every roof individually to
determine which treatment, if any,
is right for it.

That is important. If your roof
needs replacement rather than
spraying he will tell you so. If
repairs are needed, he will inform
you of the extent.

Investigate the firm you are
about to deal with, before en-
trusting your home into their care.
Check their track record.

As this industry's popularity is
growing rapidly, many new
“sprayers” are now advertising.
Some of them claim to have many
years of experience, even if they
don’t.

Some spray zinc sulphate solu-
tions, which of course attack: roof
flashings and metal gutter systems.
For years a chemical spray firm
“‘bleached’’ cedar shake roofs with
lye for that ‘silvery’? look and
moss control.

Unfortunately, these ‘‘treat-
ments’? eradicated more than just
unwanted pollutants,

Investigate the reasons for price
differences between quotes. How
thorough a job will be done? Are

costs for ground clean-up and.
removal of debris included?. How .

about any required roof repairs?
Your roof can probably be saved

and beautified beyond expectation,

and now is the best time to do it.

Responsible property owners real-:
ize the importance and economical _
advantages of proper. ‘care, and °

maintenance.

‘ New Homes e Additions ° * Renovations

Give us a chance to estimate your plans or let us design them

for you.

We are sure that you will appreciate our workmanship and
‘ you will find our prices competitive. Call us for free estimate

and consultation.

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we have our own on staff plumber &
electrician. Call for details.