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Bergman Roof Cleaning Port Charlotte FL 941-698-1959 wrote:

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So, I will do as asked. It's not my forum.

This is the last I will bring up [start-not reply] about our competitors lie tactics, so it's gonna get a little boring from now on, just taking their insults, but not being able to start a post to speak a word back.

I spoke to the owner of Roof-A-Cide about the below post from Roof-A-Cide and he apparantly contacted Chris, so because they are friends, he asked me not to speak against them or any other methods in competition with us.

I have to say my final words though, because that's me!

This is what Roof-A-Cide says, Chris's friend, that I can no longer start posts about:

Protect Your Property by Learning About Your Roof Cleaning Choices

 

Most Inexperienced Roof Cleaning contractors here in Florida are using high-strength Chlorine Bleach (Pool Chlorine) because it is cheap, fast, and easy – but There Are Much Safer and More Effective Ways to Maintain Your Roof. 

Roof Damage Caused by Repeated use of Chlorine Bleach

Extremely High-Strength Chlorine Bleach solutions usually will not do noticeable damage to actual asphalt roof shingles or concrete roof tiles, but they will do irreversible damage to almost everything else that comprises a roof system – fixtures, flashings, fasteners, gutters, and most importantly the underlayment that covers the roof and serves as the actual waterproofing for your home. This damage usually goes unnoticed for years before the homeowner realizes a problem.

 

This is why you do not see reputable Roofing Professionals using or advocating this dangerous method – but you will find them using other methods that are safer for the roof, safer for the environment, and APPROVED by Roofing Manufacturers.

 

 

• FACT: Both Bleach and TSP will corrode metal (even in weak concentrations) and High-Strength Chlorine Bleach (Pool Chlorine) will accelerate the damage – especially when the roof is not rinsed properly.

 

• FACT: Not One Roofing Manufacturer in the US recommends the High-Strength Chlorine Bleach solutions that are being used all over Florida and increasingly throughout the US.

 

• FACT: Roofing Manufacturers have approved many safer alternatives to Chlorine Bleach for cleaning roofs, but as a matter of policy most are restricted from endorsing a particular product.

 

• FACT: Roofing Manufacturers have approved a number of products that will PREVENT roof stains, but as a matter of policy most are restricted from endorsing a particular product.
• FACT: Roof-A-Cide has been approved for cleaning and PREVENTION by Monier Lifetile (Boral), GAF Materials, and Metro Roof Products - among others.
• FACT: Roof-A-Cide is used by some of the Most Successful and Respected Roofing Professionals in Florida!

 

 

Note: When you are dealing with a contractor that cites a guideline drafted by the ARMA (The Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association) over 30 years ago to promote bleach as “The Standard” that ALL ROOF MANUFACTURERS recommend – you should know that they fully intend to ignore any actual guidelines and use Pool Chlorine in much higher concentrations that Not One Roofing Manufacturer in the U.S. would considerer to be safe for their products! When their only tool is a hammer, every problem looks like a nail.

-- Edited by Bergman Roof Cleaning Port Charlotte FL 941-698-1959 on Sunday 4th of September 2011 10:17:49 AM

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 Holy Fuk, I have never seen any of  that before

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Hello RCIA



Ron Musgraves wrote:

Just checking in to say hello everyone!!!!



HI!!!!



Hey Ron....

Is the PWNA still looking for Roof Cleaning experts? I'm not available, but I can recommend a couple of Roofing Professionals that have seen, first-hand, the damage caused by using pool chlorine the way that this organization (and AC Shyster) promotes.




-- Edited by Roof Cleaning Missouri 417-230-8103 on Monday 5th of September 2011 11:06:39 AM

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John Browne
Roof-A-Cide
Professional Roof Cleaning & Stain Prevention

Weeelll.Lets see.I guess we really can't stop them from knocking our system!At least I don't want to spend the time doing it.Allways try to remember that while the competitors are talking about you it keeps them busy and not concentrating on their business.A really good commander will tell you to keep the enemy occupied while you go in from behind and kick there rearend.I agree that it is aggrevating to say the least.In defense of our system, I know that we at Mallard Systems can clean 3 roof to their 1 and give the customer a new looking roof instantly.When you think about it,who really wins?We do because we make more money and our customers keep coming back because we do a great job and want to make them happy.We don't have to lie to anyone.Bottom line is there are dozens of wannabe roof cleaning products out there and not one of them works as good as ours.Yes,there are bad jobs being done all the time using our system.Anyone can spray bleach and cause damage,but it takes the Pro's like us to do it well.   What do you say?   Al Lockyer SENIOR

Apple Roof Cleaning Tampa FL (813) 655-8777 wrote:

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I just received an email from John, and he says he is going to remove all the objectional stuff IF we stop talking bad about him. No one wins a war guys, so let's give him a chance ?

In the meantime, I have agreed to remove ANY references to roof a side from RCIA.

As SOOM as John takes his stuff down, I ask RCIA members to weed out ANY references to Roof A Side and alret moderators for remooval. God, I WAS drinking some good wine an BBQ'ing today

 

Moderators, please unban John from RAC,so we can all talk this out, and prevent a war

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If he does that, he has my respect and will never see a bad word from me again.

We should all be able to run our businesses without saying anything even slightly negative about other peoples work.

That's all I want, I know.

Thanks,

Chuck