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Security matters to ROTBan
August 25, 2017
At ROTBan, safety matter. Don’t fall off that ladder. Do It Yourself People, Stay Safe. Two fresh stories about accidents that happened to people trying to work on their own roofs. Make sure your ladder is stable and cannot move. Just yesterday I got a request for advice about moss removal from a do-it yourselfer in […]
Continue ReadingHow To Keep A Cedar Roof In Good Condition
August 24, 2017
My cedar roof is 4-1/2 years old. It is made of 7/8″ gold standard tapersawn. Do I require any kind of roof maintenance work? There is no visible moss growth on it, but I do hear birds pecking on the roof from time to time, as if they are trying to get at something to […]
Continue ReadingMoss Removal Must be Done Correctly
March 27, 2017
Roof moss removal people are wrong when they get rid of moss by scraping. Walking all over a mossy roof, using equipment to brush, scrape and pry moss off, and even using power washers to kill roof moss? Is that what they want to do? Those methods have been proven to be destructive. Roofing is […]
Continue ReadingEconomical Moss Control on Many Hospitals
May 27, 2016Hospitals are vital in our communities. They could just be the most vivid expressions of scientific process that most of us experience at times in our daily lives. We applaud all hospital employees and volunteers for choosing to save and extend our loved ones’ lives – to improve the quality of our lives! The super […]
Continue ReadingWhat Causes Moss and Algae?
March 27, 2016
One of the problems you may encounter with your home’s maintenance is moss and algae. Algae and moss are similar, yet quite different in how they develop and how they can be removed. You may notice that your roof, while not black in color, is forming a black discoloration. Most people will misidentify this as […]
Continue ReadingReasons to Use Moss Removal Service on Concrete Walls and Roofs
February 28, 2016Moss has more serious repercussions than one might think, looking at it on a concrete wall or roof. It’s not just plant life – it can cause major problems for your structure! Moss removal service is an important part of maintenance and upkeep for your concrete walls and roofs, to keep them in great shape […]
Continue ReadingSave Your Money From Going Out The Attic
November 30, 2015How often do you think about your attic? For many homeowners, the attic is just an extra space that does not get much attention. In reality, an attic can make or break the value of your home. If your attic is in bad shape, your home – and you – will suffer. If you have […]
Continue ReadingHospitals Are Loving ROTban
November 18, 2015Hospitals are vital in our communities. They probably provide the most vivid expression of scientific process that most of us tend to experience in our daily lives. We at ROTban applaud all hospital employees, and volunteers for choosing to train rigorously and then for daily working to save and extend our loved ones’ lives. In […]
Continue ReadingWhy You Should Hire the Pros for Moss Removal on Concrete Roofs
October 25, 2015
Moss removal on concrete roofs is vital to the longevity of your roof. If you allow moss to grow, it will compromise the integrity of the structure, permanently damaging the roof and generating an expensive list of repairs that must be performed to save the roof – or worse, you might have to replace it […]
Continue ReadingMoss Removal: Go With A Professional
August 25, 2015
If your home’s roof looks a little discoloured these days, it might be a moss problem. And the same can be said for sidewalks, stone walls and fences. Moss is an algae and if left untreated will continue to grow and fester. It not only looks unsightly, it can cause unseen damage to your home […]
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