WHAT ABOUT “NATURAL COLOR RESTORATION?”
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cut the shake in half, you will see the inside is still a reddish brown color. The lighter silvery gray allows the shakes to reflect more of the sun’s rays which helps your roof last longer while it also keeps your home cooler.

We do not paint or stain roofs, which is what “Natural Color Preservation” is all about. Attempting to restore the original color of a shake roof generally requires pressure washing first. The stain’s color does not last and we’ve already discussed the questionable value of the oils in them. What would be your guess about the fire resistant properties of oil based stain?

DO THE ZINC STRIPS AND OTHER METAL BASE TREATMENTS WORK?
Sort of. But usually in streaks and the farther down from the strip, the less they work which is the reverse of what you actually need. They can also eat away your gutters, stain your concrete and poison your landscaping. (I wish I had a dollar for every roof I’ve been on that had moss growing out from under the zinc strip!) Then the run-off ends up in our rivers, lakes and streams. Check out the warning labels on some of the moss treatment stuff you can buy over the counter. (And that’s the ‘homeowner’ strength!) Some of them will make you feel like donating a year’s income to Greenpeace.

SO WHAT’S THE BIG DEAL ABOUT US?
We believe our treatment system has a number of benefits which will make your roof treatment expense among the wisest dollars you will ever spend on your home. The process is neat, it’s clean, it’s simple, it’s safe, and it works – guaranteed. Here’s how it happens

First, the roof is cleaned of leaves, evergreen needles and other tree debris by using air (either blowers or compressed air, depending on severity). Then, if there are some spots (missing shakes, holes through the paper etc.) that represent an imminent leak, those locations are repaired free of charge up to about 1/2 bundle. If there are no such spots, so much the better. Maintenance issue repairs are charged on a per bundle rate and are shown as a separate item on your Bid Proposal. Now it’s time to treat the roof with CedarSilver.

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