Building Cleaning Blog
What Does Bonding Have To Do With It?
February 23, 2020
I’m magnetically attracted to the subject of bonding. Magnets are fascinating. I just can’t pull myself away from them. Incredibly useful, they show what bonding is all about. No need for glue, tape, screws, nails, welding. They hold together by a scientific principle that isn’t visible, and so it appears as magic. But I’m in […]
Continue ReadingWhy ROTban Corp Is Successful at Keeping Roofs Free of Moss for a Long Time
January 30, 2020
There are several reasons why we are very successful at keeping your roofs free of moss for a long time. Here are the main reasons. We have a wonderful exclusive product that absolutely works. Our product is a fungicide. It’s not a pesticide—which kills insects—or an herbicide—which kills plants. It’s a fungicide that moss and […]
Continue ReadingClean: The First Step to Beautiful
December 18, 2019
I did a social media picture post with the statement “Clean- the First Step to Beautiful”. It received a quick affirmation from a cosmetologist. She said that yes, without clean skin, you can’t do much. With it, you can do so much! Cosmetology is associated with hygiene of life. I was thinking about cleaning buildings. […]
Continue ReadingWhy We Recommend Treating a Building’s Whole Roof at One Time
November 29, 2019
Here is why we recommend treatment of a building’s whole roof at one time: In 21 years of direct experience, we have found that doing partial treatment of roofs is not effective. I’m going to explain why. What we constantly found was that the untreated areas began to grow moss, sometimes right up to the […]
Continue ReadingWhy Does the Moss on My Roof Keep Coming Back?
October 31, 2019
If you have moss on your roof, and the moss keeps coming back after you remove it, then this article is for you. The moss on your roof keeps coming back for a few reasons: The conditions on your roof are ideal. Moss flourishes where the climate is mild, shady, and damp. And the Pacific […]
Continue ReadingCan Demossing Extend the Life of Your Roof?
October 23, 2019
Many home owners recognize that moss growing on a roof is unsightly and visually unappealing, but may not be aware of the damage that the moss is doing to the roof. Roof moss removal is extremely important in extending the life of a roof, as failure to kill moss can cause extensive damage. Roofing is […]
Continue ReadingWhite Marks on Concrete Roofs
October 4, 2019
Concrete roofs are handsome and tough. The tiles never blow off in the wind! But there are some things about them that puzzle homeowners, and one of them is the appearance of light-coloured marks. There are two very different causes for this. One can be removed, the other cannot, so this is important. It’s the […]
Continue ReadingThe Chemistry behind ROTban and Why It’s Better
September 20, 2019
So you have moss, algae, and other unsightly green growths on parts of your yard, siding and roof. This problem is worst in shaded / wet areas of your yard. You also notice that the algae loves your vinyl deck. You get out the scrub brush and pressure washer a couple times a year, but […]
Continue ReadingCan Ugly Stains be Removed from a Canopy Without Damaging the Material?
August 27, 2019
Algae stains will grow almost anywhere, needing very little in the way of specific growing conditions. It is hardy, resilient and in the wrong place, unsightly. Stain removal the wrong way (such as high pressure from a pressure washer or scrubbing with a stuff brush) when undergoing canopy cleaning can damage the material, but canopy […]
Continue ReadingCan Moss Grow on Metal Roofs?
August 18, 2019
Metal roofing is strong and durable, providing many benefits when compared to other roofing options. However, even with how strong and durable it is, the surface can still be damaged from moss growing on it, and algae too. Yes, even metal roofs are susceptible to these growths. Metal roofs can quickly look dingy and blah. […]
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