Note: This is cleaning/treatment/restoration only. We do not offer roof repair services.
Bull Valley Golf Club, Woodstock, Illinois
Bruce cleaned on 07/20/21
Which States do we Clean Cedar Shake Roofs in?
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Minnesota
- Missouri
- Nebraska
- Wisconsin
"Being organic, cedar shakes have to be maintained. On average cedar shakes need to be cleaned every 10 years in order to preserve their integrity."
Why is a Clean Cedar Roof Important?
Discover with Bruce
Cedar shake roofs were a very common roofing material in the early years. One of the first roofing materials in the country. Cedar has its own natural preservative element. On average a cedar shake roof can last 40, 50 to 60 years if maintained. Depending on the grade of the cedar shake.
Cedar shakes are expensive to install and they tend to have higher insurance coverage for that reason. They also are the best insulating roofing material as they hold the ambient temperature within a home better than any other. Thus a saving in heating and cooling cost.
The one factor that many homeowners of cedar shake roofs are never told, is that they need to maintain a shake roof in order to reach its full lifespan potential. Again, they are organic in nature, like one’s teeth, which are also organic and need to be maintained.
Increase the
Life Span
On average a cedar shake roof can last 40, 50 to 60 years if maintained, depending on the grade of the cedar shake.
Prevents
Damage
Keep the roof in the best condition possible by keeping your Cedar Shakes clean and free of organic material.
Restore Natural
Beauty
Bring your Cedar Shakes back to their original look and color, while also increasing their longevity.
What we do?
We clean, treat and restore cedar shake roofs. We remove all algae, moss, mold, mildew, lichen and brown rot fungi from the shakes. We use a citrus based solution which is non-toxic and non-caustic. Along with our non-pressure cleaning process. Which will extend the lifespan of your shake roof and also restore the added beauty of a shake roof. Contact today for a free estimate. Thank you.
Extending the Life of Your Roof
Over time, shake roofs will start to deteriorate, in most cases due to lack of maintaining/cleaning. On average a shake roof should be cleaned every 10 years. If not, deterioration sets in.
Roof cleaning can help extend the lifespan of your roof. Most importantly, we do so without walking on your roof, preventing further damage. We provide honest communication of your issues, reliable work for your service, and a long track record of successful work (visit our reviews section above). Talk to us today about a free quote for your service.
The Sullivan Cedar Shake Roof Cleaning Process
Our Tried & Tested Process
The Sullivan method is a softwash process that does not allow the use of any pressure washers or any pressure greater than that of an ordinary garden hose in the cleaning process. All cleaning is done from the safety of the ground or a ladder, avoiding the need to physically walk on your roof, thus preserving its condition. The cleaning solution used has been specially formulated to remove damaging organic material without damaging the cedar. This solution is biodegradable and will not harm you, your family, pets, wildlife, or landscaping.
Our Specially Formulated Cleaning Solution
Applied From a Ladder or From the Ground to Your Roof.
Removed Using the Pressure of a Garden Hose.
Your Cedar Shake Roof is Cleaned & the Life Extended
Testimonials
What can I say? Bruce and Keith provided an exceptional service, and they are really nice guys too. Found out at the last minute they were in Minneapolis, and they fit me in for a cedar shake roof cleaning the next evening after their regular job was done. Even cleaned up my gutters, small fence, and small deck at no charge. The place looks outstanding! Highly recommended.
Mike Richards
Minneapolis
I highly recommend this business. Due to the work performed we are going to get another 10-14 years out of our cedar shake roof. We were told by some roofing companies that the roof should be replaced in 2 years. I lucked out and found Sullivan Roof Cleaning while researching companies that perform this service, and was pleased to learn that the company does work outside of Iowa. If you need your cedar shakes cleaned, go with Sullivan Roof Cleaning.
Eric Oelrich,
St Cloud, MN
Bruce did a great job cleaning the whole exterior of my house. The roof has new life! It looks practically brand new. All the mold and moss on the roof, on the gutters, under the eaves, completely gone. He exceeded all our expectations. When he tells you what he can do for your house, you can believe and trust him. Great guy, great service.
Stuart Malone
Kansas City, MO
Meet Bruce
50 Years of Experience &
Over 1,500 Shake Roofs Cleaned
Bruce Sullivan has over 50 years of experience in maintaining, cleaning, and restoring cedar shake roofs. Making him one of the top authorities about cedar shake roofs.
FAQs
Cedar shakes are organic. Though a resilient material. Being organic they need to be maintained.
Over time, like any organic material that are subjected to weather elements, they reach a stage of
deterioration. Like UV exposure, moisture and seasonal changes. Which results in moss, mold,
mildew, lichen and brown rot fungi. These infestations need to be removed to further preserve the
integrity of the cedar shake.
The proper way to clean a cedar shake roof is from a ladder. By spraying a special formulated
solution onto the shakes and then rinsed with a garden hose pressure. Best done by a professional
cedar shake roof cleaner. Not DIY recommended.
No. Pressure washer will require walking on the shakes, which will harm them, and even at its
lowest setting will also damage the shakes.
On average, cedar shakes should be cleaned every 10 ten years. Subjective to the grade of the
shakes and the amount of surrounding tree cover.
Avoiding walking on a cedar shake roof, other than for repairs.
Never seal a cedar shake roof. Cedar shakes need to breathe. They expand and contract in rain
conditions. Seal will shorten the lifespan, to the point of premature replacement.
Staining has no real preserve value and can also harm the integrity of shakes, as stated, they need
to be able to breathe. Also, if the shakes are not properly cleaned staining can seal the
deteriorating infestation within the shakes.
Depending on the grade of the shakes and installation, and if maintained properly, 40 to 60 years.