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| James Everett and William Ansel Alberson, Jr. |
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
It Started as a Hope....
And Finished as a Dream!!
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The owners of this house had very definite ideas of what they dreamed their home could look like. Their tile roof took away from the look they were searching for. |
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To make their vision happen, we first
had to remove the algae and dirt that was present on their tile roof. We
do this by using RTC 5000 Roof Tile Cleaner, with very low pressure. We
understand that tile roofs should NEVER be treated the same as a
driveway, with Sodium hypochlorite and high pressure. Many tile roofers
have told us through the years that up to 80% of their premature tile
roof replacements are due to harsh chemicals and high water pressure.
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After all repairs were completed by a reputable tile roofing contractor, we now had a clean slate to work with. The tile roof looked much nicer clean, however, the homeowners knew this was unsealed tile, and would not stay that way long in Florida's sub-tropic climate. |
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| This is the last time the tile roof will look like this. Now we can show you the true magic of the Hydro-Sheen Tile Roof Glaze System |
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Above, the tile roof has been cleaned with RTC 5000 Roof Tile Cleaner, Hydro-Bonded, with two coats of custom color "Toro Perro Rojo". The tile is clean, the color has been restored, and looks much nicer. (Due to the different porosity of the roof tiles that were replaced, and the way they reflect the sun, the newly replaced roof tiles are plainly visible. Another reason we advise to only use low pressure when cleaning a tile roof.) |
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However, the homeowners still felt that a single color tile roof did not do their home justice.And we think they were right. |
The following pictures are of the finished design of this tile roof on this custom-built home.
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| "Toro Perro Rojo" with a custom copper accent color, all protected with Hydro-Shield Tile Roof Glaze. |
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Please note the dramatic difference the second color, known as a flash, gives this roof |
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And while this homeowner was happy with a single flash, it is also possible to add a third color, known as a double flash (not seen here). |
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And now their dream has become a reality. |
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
RTC 5000 Roof Tile Cleaner
After 30 years of working exclusively with clay and concrete tile roofs, we have found that one of the largest problems homeowners encounter is that they allow their tile roofs to be treated like their concrete driveway. High pressure and harsh chemicals can do serious damage to your tile roofing system. Roofing contractors have advised us that up to 80% of their premature tile roof replacements are directly related to the use of harsh chemicals (bleach) on the tile roof system. There is more to a tile roof installation then the actual roof tiles. Talk to your tile roofing contractor on how you should best protect your investment.
Monday, July 23, 2012
San Jose Blends
This tile roof is dirty and dated. The new owners were interested in updating the look of this waterfront home, however, they hesitated tearing off and replacing a structurally sound tile roof.
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Before- tile roof dirty and unsealed. |
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| Repairs were needed |
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| New driveway pavers installed to update home |
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Pressure cleaned with RTC 5000 Roof Tile Cleaner with low pressure. RTC 5000 Roof Tile Cleaner is environmentally safe, and just as important, will not damage the very important underlayment system below the actual roof tiles. Tile Roofing contractors have long told this company that the corrosive nature of sodium hypochlorite (bleach) can lead to the premature failure of roof tile systems. |
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| Two color San Jose Brown Blend |
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| Two color San Jose Brown Blend from ground |
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| Three color San Jose Brown Blend |
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| Four color San Jose Brown Blend |
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| Four color San Jose Brown Blend |
The homeowners goal is to complement their newly installed driveway pavers. When a decision is made on these custom color blends, we shall post the finished pictures when this tile roof is completed.
Friday, June 15, 2012
Thursday, June 7, 2012
Introducing Patina Copper by Alberson's Tile Roof Glaze
Before, a Mission Sunset Espana Tile
After, Patina Copper. You are limited only by your Imagination.
Monday, June 4, 2012
Friday, May 25, 2012
Recent Conversation with Kelly Roofing
I
have seen where pressure cleaning companies are stating that
algae/mildew grows through the tiles, I assume broken, and invade/damage
the underlayment. Do you feel this is true? We have never seen that.
[Ken Kelly] We
have noticed that happen, but usually in valley, dead valley or gable
end areas were a lot of water sits. NO! In no way does it damage the
underlayment or any other part of the roof.
Also, do you feel harsh chemicals reduce the life of the underlayment?
[Ken Kelly] Yes,
absolutely. Asphalt, or oil, is naturally broken down with any type of
harsh chemicals. The worst damage caused is from chlorine on metal.
Chlorine will rapidly rust out the metal. Don’t believe me? Just look
at any pool maintenance company’s truck and you’ll see proof. Metal
flashings are vital to the waterproofing of any roof. They are also the
most susceptible areas for leaks.
Final question. Do you feel that a tile roof with algae on it can make your home "sick", and create or effect allergies?
[Ken Kelly] This
is a tough one. The answer is yes and no. If a person is allergic to
mold, pollen, algae, etc, then yes they are more susceptible to being
sick from a home/roof that is full of Algae. Others have no adverse
reaction at all. Depends on the person really. However, what studies
have shown is that repeated exposure to allergens can heighten the
body’s sensitivity to such irritants, causing an allergic reaction.
I’ll ask the doc to give a more clinical answer to this. Hang tight…
www.kellyroofing.com
The CDC also gives a list of multiples references from different organizations http://www.cdc.gov/mold/links.htm
I put together a quick summary with corresponding references. Let me know if you need more or different.
Adverse respiratory health effects are associated with occupancy in buildings with moisture and mold damage.[24]
Asthma can be aggravated or even induced with exposure to certain
fungal species and some fungi cause skin infections such as athletes
foot or ring worm. Health problems associated with high levels of
airborne mold spores include[2] allergic reactions, asthma episodes, irritations of the eye, nose and throat, sinus
congestion, and other respiratory problems. For example, residents of
homes with mold are at an elevated risk for both respiratory infections
and bronchitis.[3] When mold spores are inhaled by an immunocompromised individual, some mold spores may begin to grow on living tissue,[4] attaching to cells along the respiratory tract and causing further problems.[5][6] Also, mold may produce mycotoxins, either before or after exposure to humans, potentially causing toxicity.
The most common form of hypersensitivity is caused by the direct exposure to inhaled mold spores that can be dead or alive or hyphal fragments which can lead to allergic asthma or allergic rhinitis.[12] The most common effects are rhinorrhea (runny nose), watery eyes, coughing and asthma attacks. Another form of hypersensitivity is hypersensitivity pneumonitis. Exposure can occur at home, at work or in other settings. [13][12] It is predicted that about 5% of people have some airway symptoms due to allergic reactions to molds in their lifetimes.[14]
24. ^
Krieger J, Jacobs D, Ashley P, Baeder A, Chew G, and Dearborn D,
“Housing interventions and control of asthma-related indoor biologic
agents: a review of the evidence.” Journal of public health management
and practice, 2010, Vol. 16, Issue 5, p. S11-S20.
- ^ "Mold: A Health Hazard (Release #1605-096)". FEMA. November 8, 2005. http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=20379. Retrieved 25 September 2007.
- ^ Fisk, W., Eliseeva, E., & Mendell M. (2010). "Association of residential dampness and mold with respiratory tract infections and bronchitis: a meta-analysis." Environmental Health 9(72).
- ^ Muller
F, Seidler M , “Characteristics of pathogenic fungi and antifungal
therapy in cystic fibrosis.” Expert review of anti-infective therapy,
2010, Vol. 8, Issue 8, p. 957-964.
- ^ Simicic
S, Matos T, “Microbiological diagnosis of invasive aspergillosis.”
Zdravnisji vestnik-slovanian medical journal. 2010, Vol. 79, Issue 10,
p. 716-725.
- ^ Erol S , Nosocomial aspergillosis: epidemiology and control.” Mikrobiyoloji Bulteni, 2010, Vol. 44, Issue 2, p. 323-338
- ^ a b
Indian Health Service: Bemidji Area Office of Environmental Health and
Engineering Environmental Health Services Section “Guideline on the
Assessment and Remediation of Fungi in Indoor Environments”
- ^ http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/dci/Diseases/hp/hp_summary.html
- ^ Hardin, B. D.; Kelman, B. J.; Saxon, A. (2003). "Adverse human health effects associated with molds in the indoor environment". Journal of occupational and environmental medicine / American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine 45 (5): 470–478. PMID 12762072.
I
have seen where pressure cleaning companies are stating that
algae/mildew grows through the tiles, I assume broken, and invade/damage
the underlayment. Do you feel this is true? We have never seen that.
[Ken Kelly] We
have noticed that happen, but usually in valley, dead valley or gable
end areas were a lot of water sits. NO! In no way does it damage the
underlayment or any other part of the roof.
Also, do you feel harsh chemicals reduce the life of the underlayment?
[Ken Kelly] Yes,
absolutely. Asphalt, or oil, is naturally broken down with any type of
harsh chemicals. The worst damage caused is from chlorine on metal.
Chlorine will rapidly rust out the metal. Don’t believe me? Just look
at any pool maintenance company’s truck and you’ll see proof. Metal
flashings are vital to the waterproofing of any roof. They are also the
most susceptible areas for leaks.
Final question. Do you feel that a tile roof with algae on it can make your home "sick", and create or effect allergies?
[Ken Kelly] This
is a tough one. The answer is yes and no. If a person is allergic to
mold, pollen, algae, etc, then yes they are more susceptible to being
sick from a home/roof that is full of Algae. Others have no adverse
reaction at all. Depends on the person really. However, what studies
have shown is that repeated exposure to allergens can heighten the
body’s sensitivity to such irritants, causing an allergic reaction.
I’ll ask the doc to give a more clinical answer to this. Hang tight…
www.kellyroofing.com
The CDC also gives a list of multiples references from different organizations http://www.cdc.gov/mold/links.htm
I put together a quick summary with corresponding references. Let me know if you need more or different.
Adverse respiratory health effects are associated with occupancy in buildings with moisture and mold damage.[24]
Asthma can be aggravated or even induced with exposure to certain
fungal species and some fungi cause skin infections such as athletes
foot or ring worm. Health problems associated with high levels of
airborne mold spores include[2] allergic reactions, asthma episodes, irritations of the eye, nose and throat, sinus
congestion, and other respiratory problems. For example, residents of
homes with mold are at an elevated risk for both respiratory infections
and bronchitis.[3] When mold spores are inhaled by an immunocompromised individual, some mold spores may begin to grow on living tissue,[4] attaching to cells along the respiratory tract and causing further problems.[5][6] Also, mold may produce mycotoxins, either before or after exposure to humans, potentially causing toxicity.
The most common form of hypersensitivity is caused by the direct exposure to inhaled mold spores that can be dead or alive or hyphal fragments which can lead to allergic asthma or allergic rhinitis.[12] The most common effects are rhinorrhea (runny nose), watery eyes, coughing and asthma attacks. Another form of hypersensitivity is hypersensitivity pneumonitis. Exposure can occur at home, at work or in other settings. [13][12] It is predicted that about 5% of people have some airway symptoms due to allergic reactions to molds in their lifetimes.[14]
24. ^
Krieger J, Jacobs D, Ashley P, Baeder A, Chew G, and Dearborn D,
“Housing interventions and control of asthma-related indoor biologic
agents: a review of the evidence.” Journal of public health management
and practice, 2010, Vol. 16, Issue 5, p. S11-S20.
- ^ "Mold: A Health Hazard (Release #1605-096)". FEMA. November 8, 2005. http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=20379. Retrieved 25 September 2007.
- ^ Fisk, W., Eliseeva, E., & Mendell M. (2010). "Association of residential dampness and mold with respiratory tract infections and bronchitis: a meta-analysis." Environmental Health 9(72).
- ^ Muller F, Seidler M , “Characteristics of pathogenic fungi and antifungal therapy in cystic fibrosis.” Expert review of anti-infective therapy, 2010, Vol. 8, Issue 8, p. 957-964.
- ^ Simicic S, Matos T, “Microbiological diagnosis of invasive aspergillosis.” Zdravnisji vestnik-slovanian medical journal. 2010, Vol. 79, Issue 10, p. 716-725.
- ^ Erol S , Nosocomial aspergillosis: epidemiology and control.” Mikrobiyoloji Bulteni, 2010, Vol. 44, Issue 2, p. 323-338
- ^ a b Indian Health Service: Bemidji Area Office of Environmental Health and Engineering Environmental Health Services Section “Guideline on the Assessment and Remediation of Fungi in Indoor Environments”
- ^ http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/dci/Diseases/hp/hp_summary.html
- ^ Hardin, B. D.; Kelman, B. J.; Saxon, A. (2003). "Adverse human health effects associated with molds in the indoor environment". Journal of occupational and environmental medicine / American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine 45 (5): 470–478. PMID 12762072.
Monday, May 21, 2012
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Want to drastically change the look of your home?
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| Natural Gray Tile Roof |
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| Single Color Options |
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| Three Color Options |
Beautiful Tile Roof
These homeowners have a beautiful tile roof, and want to keep it that way. So before the roof is dirty and stained, they have the tile roof cleaned with RTC 5000 Roof Tile Cleaner, and protected with Hydro-Shield Tile Roof Glaze.
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