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Before and After:

What Every Homeowner Must Know

About Roof Cleaning



And How Not to Get Caught in the Crossfire of an Angry Industry



By

Edwin E. Lehr







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TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHAPTER ONE—A LITTLE HISTORY

CHAPTER TWO—A LITTLE DISCLOSURE

Let’s Have Some Fun and Make Everyone Mad

CHAPTER THREE—WHAT CAUSES ROOF STAINS

Algae

Other Roof Staining Organism

CHAPTER FOUR—WHY EVEN BOTHER TO CLEAN THE ROOF?

Prevent Damage

Prevent Premature Replacement

Prevent Higher Cooling Bills

Prevent Loss of Curb Appeal When Selling Your Home

Prevent Animal Entry

CHAPTER FIVE—WHAT SOLUTIONS ARE AVAILABLE

High Pressure Cleaning

Chemical Methods

Sodium Hypochlorite and Other Oxidizers

Sodium Hydroxide

Oxidation versus Hydrolysis—the Real Difference Between Bleachers and Lyers

Others, Solvents and Acids

Sodium Hypochlorite and Termite Treatments


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