Building Cleaning Blog
What is Soft Wash?
August 27, 2021
Soft Wash is an important new category of exterior house and building cleaning. The point is to get a building clean without damaging the surfaces. Engineers, architects, builders and practical minded people are more and more aware that past methods of cleaning have been wearing out materials, and damaging them. Soft Washing is an important […]
Continue ReadingLet the Buyer Beware
July 29, 2021
The above photo was taken on April 30, 2021 at Clayburn Creek Trail in Abbotsford. The suds were the result of a contractor cleaning the roofs at a nearby townhouse complex. People who were taking a walk to enjoy a lovely quiet forest creek were shocked to find that it was brimming over with these […]
Continue ReadingThe biggest roof cleaning goof-up I’ve ever seen.
April 22, 2021
In about 2008, a customer from a lovely traffic-calmed neighbourhood in Cloverdale called me. He asked me to look at his next-door neighbour’s roof. “I think you need to come right away”, he said, “I really mean it!” We had restored and treated this customer’s cedar roof, and what he had seen happening next door […]
Continue ReadingProperty Managers, Stratas and Councils
April 7, 2021
Townhomes, Condos, and row houses are important real estate holdings in the Greater Vancouver area. They have Councils to manage on behalf of the owners, and most have a Property Manager to ensure legal compliance and to assist in the management. Are you a Property Manager looking for exterior cleaning services? You can skip the […]
Continue ReadingWill the Job Get Done Right?
March 24, 2021
This is a service business. Our mission is to serve others and make their lives better. The biggest single thing that affects our customers is the actual performance of the service they want. We have laid out systems for everything, as we should. But the crucial part of any service is the people that do […]
Continue ReadingROTban Works During Rainfall, Scientists Agree
December 21, 2020
I’d like to explain how the science behind ROTban proves that lots of rain produces good results with our unique product and system. Once ROTban is on the roof, it bonds there. Rain cannot wash it off, even if it happens before the ROTban dries. Once bonded, it creates an anti-moss environment for four years […]
Continue ReadingRoof Stain Removal: The Finishing Touch
October 30, 2020
Lots of us spend an enormous amount of time and energy and money keeping our homes looking their best. We clean them, fix things that need repair, landscape our yards, cut the grass, and make constant improvements. We pay close attention to the exteriors of our homes, including the siding, gutters, and the windows, but […]
Continue ReadingWhy Bother to Keep Your Roof Clean?
September 28, 2020
Have you ever looked at a roof, saw a bunch of moss, and wondered if it was necessary to remove it? It is. Here are some reasons why it’s important to keep your roof clean. Moss Damages Roofs The moss on your roof may look interesting to you, but it’s not good for the roof. […]
Continue ReadingThe Importance of Clean
August 31, 2020
It happens that ROTban™ is in the business of cleaning moss, algae, and stains from roofs, building exteriors, and landscape structures, but we think the concept of clean is important in all kinds of ways. Clean rooms and offices make you feel less stressed. They make you more efficient and happier. Cleaner surroundings are also […]
Continue ReadingBe Careful With That Roof!
May 8, 2020
Nature damages roofs, and so do people! Please read on and save yourself roof trouble. Conversely, your roof can damage you, too! If it doesn’t work, it can rack up huge costs in interior repairs and replacements. Also, if you or anyone falls off your roof, it can be an incredible pain–physically and financially. There […]
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