If you have a roof with asphalt shingles that is no longer brand new, you should seal your asphalt shingles this fall and make them waterproof. This will extend the life of your asphalt shingles and protect all the layers of your roof from water.
Clean Your Roof
Before you seal your asphalt shingles, you need to clean your roof. You will need to wait one day in between cleaning your roof and sealing your roof.
The first thing you need to do is use a broom to gently brush off any dirt and debris. Don't get too aggressive with the broom; you don't want to sweep away the protective granules from the shingles on your roof.
Dealing With Mold, Mildew, Oil Or Grease
If your roof has any mold, mildew, oils or grease on it, you'll want to clean it off with a bleach solution. You'll want to mix four parts water with one part bleach inside of a container with a pump stray attachment. Before you take the solution up to your roof, you'll want to take your garden hose and spray down all the plants that are right next to your house; that way, if the bleach solution gets on them while you are cleaning your roof, they will not get damaged. …show more content…
You'll want to spray the bleach solution evenly across your roof. Let it sit for around fifteen minutes to half an hour so it can break down the kill the targeted
Clean Your Roof
Before you seal your asphalt shingles, you need to clean your roof. You will need to wait one day in between cleaning your roof and sealing your roof.
The first thing you need to do is use a broom to gently brush off any dirt and debris. Don't get too aggressive with the broom; you don't want to sweep away the protective granules from the shingles on your roof.
Dealing With Mold, Mildew, Oil Or Grease
If your roof has any mold, mildew, oils or grease on it, you'll want to clean it off with a bleach solution. You'll want to mix four parts water with one part bleach inside of a container with a pump stray attachment. Before you take the solution up to your roof, you'll want to take your garden hose and spray down all the plants that are right next to your house; that way, if the bleach solution gets on them while you are cleaning your roof, they will not get damaged. …show more content…
You'll want to spray the bleach solution evenly across your roof. Let it sit for around fifteen minutes to half an hour so it can break down the kill the targeted