BRC Exterior Cleaning Solutions Details Why North-Facing Slopes Streak First in Summit County

Akron, United States – July 3, 2026 / Pressure Washing Marketing Pros /

BRC Exterior Cleaning Solutions has published a guide answering one of the most common questions local homeowners ask about exterior maintenance: how often a roof actually needs to be cleaned. Much of the advice available online is written for warmer regions and does not account for Akron’s humid, four-season climate, which keeps roofs damp longer and pushes most of them toward more frequent cleaning than national guidance suggests. The company’s guide to how often Akron homeowners should clean their roof lays out a local schedule and explains how residents can read the condition of their own roof.

Why Akron Roofs Stay Damp Longer Than the National Average

The schedule difference comes down to weather. Akron averages roughly 42 to 45 inches of snow each year, well above the national average of about 28 inches, and the National Weather Service snow climatology for the Akron-Canton area documents how long snow lingers locally. The region also sees precipitation on about 142 days a year and only around 164 sunny days, compared with a national average near 205, leaving roofs little time to dry out. That steady moisture feeds black streaking, a blue-green algae called Gloeocapsa magma, along with moss that lifts and separates shingles. The guide also notes that homeowners should never pressure wash asphalt shingles. The Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association warns that high pressure strips protective granules and can void a manufacturer warranty, which is why the correct cleaning interval matters as much as the method.

What the New Guide Tells Akron Homeowners

Rather than leaving the timing vague, the guide gives a clear answer. Most Akron roofs should be soft washed every one to two years, with annual cleaning recommended for roofs under heavy shade or showing visible algae and moss, while roofs that get full sun and show little growth can often wait every other year. The resource includes a self-check anyone can do from the driveway: the north-facing slope gets the least sun, stays damp the longest, and almost always streaks first, making it an early warning sign. It also breaks the schedule down by material, with asphalt shingle roofs on a one-to-two-year cycle, slate every two to three years, and metal every three to five years.

BRC on What Akron Homeowners Ask Most

Company owner Justus Baker said the question he hears most on a roof job is whether the cleaning will cause damage. “We don’t apply any pressure whatsoever on somebody’s roof. We’re willing to show the customer how the solution comes out ahead of time, and it barely comes out, just like a garden hose,” said Justus Baker, Owner, BRC Exterior Cleaning Solutions. “If the roof was severely damaged, we would stop and we would not move forward.”

Where Akron Homeowners Can Learn More

Additional information is available from BRC Exterior Cleaning Solutions and on the company’s Facebook page.

About BRC Exterior Cleaning Solutions

BRC Exterior Cleaning Solutions is a residential and commercial exterior cleaning company based in Akron, Ohio, serving Summit County and surrounding communities. Services include soft-wash roof cleaning, house washing, concrete and driveway cleaning, window cleaning, gutter cleaning, and deck cleaning. The owner is on-site for every project.