Roof Cleaning Castle Bytham

Roof Cleaning Castle Bytham offers a complete roof cleaning service for residential and business properties in Castle Bytham and surrounding towns and villages in Lincolnshire. Having your roof cleaned is a speedy way of improving the look of your house, by removing moss, dirt and more that has grown up there.

As roofs age and get more porous, many become affected by algae, moss and dirt. Keeping the roof clean and free of moss may be quite difficult for the majority of householders and may become a continual cause for annoyance.

Wouldn’t it be wonderful to have your roof look new again?

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Why should I have it cleaned?

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A large build-up of moss, dirt on the tiles on your roof and other natural growth may cause you serious problems with your roof and the durability of the tiles will in time be affected too. If you ignore your roof, you’ll find these plants will quickly spread out of control with their roots finding their way into weak spots in the roof tiles, gradually widening them throughout time until cracks appear. Like all plants they need water to thrive, and after it rains, they’ll work like a sponge securing as much water as they possibly can. Once it finds its way through the cracks within your roof it may well cause serious and costly deterioration to the rafters and joists. Lastly you could well become aware of moss that has dislodged and fallen down the roof ending up in your gutter which in time can lead to overflowing rainwater from your gutter which penetrates and damages your fascia boards. In truth, arranging to have the roof cleaned is a necessary service for a few reasons.

For a lot of people though cleaning their roof is entirely an aesthetic choice and we can’t fault you for that! Roofs can become very unsightly due to organic growths like moss and lichen, and then a roof cleaning professional is needed. Roofs are also periodically discoloured and stained by a prevalent bacterium called gloeocapsa magma affecting the familiar appearance of your otherwise charming dwelling. Of course, this bacteria growth is completely natural however it isn’t nice to see and after a while it can damage your roof. Comparing a clean roof and one that hasn’t been cleaned can be night and day. After years of seeing your roof get dirtier and dirtier wouldn’t it be brilliant to see it looking as good as new like it used to?

Next you might ask, “Is this a easy DIY job that I should try to do myself?” Let’s look at some evidence to suggest what the best possible solution is here.

Can I just do this alone?

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The biggest reason why most people don’t clean their own roof is the fact that it requires working at a height where a lot of us wouldn’t feel safe or comfortable. At these heights any type of fall can result in a very serious wound.

Additionally, many would assume having your roof cleaned involves pressure washing but it doesn’t need to and here are some reasons why preferably a roof should not be pressure washed. Pressure washing may clear away moss from the roof, but the intense jets of water may dislodge the tiles or other roof fittings, risk flooding any loft spaces and it’s more than likely that the moss will quickly grow back!

Power washing additionally affects the longevity of the tiles which could mean more problems further down the road with the majority of tile manufacturing businesses also warning people against this method of roof cleaning.
Jet washing your roof is the least popular option as this in many instances can disturb or break delicate tiles due to the pressure of the jet washer but can also ruin your roof when walking on the tiles and disrupting the tiles.

Many rogue tradesmen who do this kind of work, claim it is easy money or that it doesn’t take a lot of skill. Is there any truth in that? A service like this requires a degree of skill and attention that we can deliver. Using the appropriate roof access equipment, the right tools and our experience and know-how we can provide for you a roof cleaning service that is worthwhile without you needing to put yourself in unnecessary danger.

Which are the best ways to have my roof cleaned?

Before and After Cleaning

It is best to have your roof cleaning done by a company that specialises in this area. One of the most gentle yet most beneficial ways to get rid of moss on your roof and clean the roof is by using the scraping method. Using a 9″ scraper on a dry day will easily flake off any moss on the roof leaving no scratch marks on the tiles from doing so.

Remember – with this approach there is no damage to the tiles and there is no risk of flooding, unlike other manners of roof cleaning such as pressure washing.

One more effective method is the use of chemicals. Using a fungicide/moss killer once the moss has been gently removed will permeate into the tile and most importantly into the gaps in the tiles targeting any tiny moss spores, lichen and all other organic growth on the tiles. This roof cleaning process can take some time after the excess moss has initially been dislodged but again the tiles are unharmed and by adding an application of specific chemicals this will prevent the moss from returning for several years making this method the most worthwhile.

How is it done?

We will supervise your roof attentively before beginning any work, to identify the best approach to take depending on your roof. Then we will look at what’s growing there and the best approach to take to clear out the growth. Next we can begin to work on eradicating your roof of organic colonising growths by getting deep into the root system of the moss and eliminating the spores. You’ll notice an immediate improvement and continued improvement as time progresses.

Some factors to consider.

We’ve already considered some other things to consider that can affect a roof cleaning job. Now, look at the following.

  • Size of dwelling and the area of the roof.
  • How much vegetation is currently on the roof.
  • The type of roof – e.g. in the case of a thatched roof, no water is used.
  • How accessible is the roof?
  • Height of the roof.

Keeping everything we have just mentioned in mind, it is not worth risking serious insult to you or dis-repair to your dwelling by trying to do your own roof cleaning. Fill out the free quote form or call us for a quote, and leave it to the professionals.