Roof Cleaning Corby Glen offers a complete roof cleaning service for home and business premises in Corby Glen and surrounding areas in Lincolnshire. Roof cleaning can be a relatively quick and easy way to improve the look of your property, by getting rid of moss and more that has accumulated up there.

As a roof becomes older and get more porous, many become invaded by moss and dirt. Keeping the roof clean and free of moss and dirt can be very difficult for most homeowners and can become a constant annoyance.

Wouldn’t it be wonderful to have your roof looking like brand new again?

Why do it?

Large amounts of build-up of moss and algae on your roof and other natural growth may cause you major problems with your roof and the life-span of the tiles will over time be affected too. If you ignore your roof, you’ll find these plants will swiftly grow uncontrollably with their roots working their way into vulnerable spots in the roof tiles, progressively widening them over time until cracks emerge. Like all living organisms they need water to live, and when it rains, they’ll behave like a sponge holding as much water as possible. As it works its way through the cracks within your roof it could cause serious and expensive destruction to the rafters and joists. Lastly you could well find moss that has dislodged and rolled down the roof ending up in your gutter which can result in overflowing rainwater from your gutter which penetrates and damages your fascia boards. Really then, arranging to have your roof cleaned is an important job for a few reasons.

For many though getting their roof cleaned is entirely an aesthetic decision and we can’t fault you for that! Roofs can become very unattractive because of organic growths like lichen and moss, and at that point a roof cleaning service is vital. Roofs are also periodically tarnished and stained by an everyday bacterium called gloeocapsa magma affecting the natural appearance of your otherwise beautiful house. Without a doubt, this bacteria growth is not unusual nonetheless it isn’t pleasant to see and gradually it can damage your roof. The difference between a clean roof and one that hasn’t been cleaned can be night and day. After years of observing your roof get dirtier and dirtier wouldn’t it be great to see it looking almost as good as new like it used to?

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

Couldn’t I just clean it myself?

The most common reason why a lot of people haven’t attempted to clean their own roof is the fact that it involves working at a height where most of us wouldn’t feel safe and secure. At these heights any sort of slip can lead to a very serious injury.

Additionally, many would assume having your roof cleaned involves pressure washing however it doesn’t need to and here are some reasons why in most circumstances a roof shouldn’t be pressure washed. High pressure cleaning may clear away moss from your roof, but the intense jets of water may damage the tiles and other roof fittings, risk flooding the loft space and there is a good chance that the moss will simply grow back!

High pressure washing also affects the lifespan of the tiles which could result in more trouble in the future with the majority of tile manufacturing businesses also cautioning people against this manner of cleaning roofs.
Jet washing your roof is the least popular option as this could dislodge or break frail tiles from the pressure of the jet washer but could also ruin your roof when walking on the tiles and disrupting the tiles.

Many cow-boy companies who attempt this kind of work, reckon it is easy money and that it does not require a lot of skill. Is there any truth in that? A job like this requires a degree of experience and skill that we can provide. Using the correct roof access equipment, the correct tools and our skill and understanding we can deliver a roof cleaning service that is worthwhile without you having to put yourself in unnecessary danger.

Which are the best ways to have my roof cleaned?

It is best to have your roof cleaned by a company that specialises in this area. One of the most gentle yet most beneficial ways to clear away roof moss and clean the roof is by using the scraping approach. By using a 9″ scraper in dry conditions will efficiently flake off any moss on your roof without leaving any scratch marks on the tiles from doing so.

Don’t forget – with this approach there is no damage to the tiles and there is no flood risk, unlike other roof cleaning methods such as high-powered pressure washing.

One more effective method is to use chemicals. Applying a fungicide/moss killer after the moss has been gently removed will absorb into the tile but most importantly into the overlaps of the tiles killing off any tiny moss spores, lichen and all other organic growth on the tiles. This roof cleaning process can take some time once the excess moss has initially been scraped away but again the tiles remain intact and with the added application of roof cleaning chemicals this will stop the moss from growing back for several years making this the most worthwhile method.

How is it done?

We will investigate your roof attentively before commencing any work, to identify the best course of action depending on your roof. Then we will assess what’s growing there and the best way to clear out the growth. We can then begin to work on purging your roof of organic colonising growths by getting deep into the root system of the moss and eliminating the spores. You’ll notice an improvement straight away and continued improvement over time.

A few things to think about.

We’ve already looked at some other elements that can affect having your roof cleaned. So, let’s also consider the following.

• Size of dwelling and the size of its roof.
• How much vegetation is currently on the roof.
• The type of roof – e.g. with a thatched roof, no water is used.
• Accessibility of the roof.
• Height of the roof.

Keeping the aforementioned points in mind, it is not worth risking serious insult to yourself or damage to your dwelling by trying to do your own roof cleaning. Fill in the free quote form or call us for your quote, and leave it to the professionals.