Roof Cleaning Friskney provides a complete roof cleaning service for home and commercial premises in Friskney and surrounding towns and villages in Lincolnshire. Getting your roof cleaned can be a speedy way of improving the look of your home, by removing moss and more that has built up up there.

As a roof becomes older and become more porous, they are gradually invaded by moss and dirt. Maintaining a roof that is clean and void of any moss and debris is often quite difficult for most homeowners and can become a constant source of problems.

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

Why should I have it cleaned?

A large build-up of moss and algae on your roof and other natural growth could well cause you big issues with the roof and the life-span of the tiles will over time be affected too. If you neglect your roof, you’ll find these organic growths will swiftly grow out of control with their roots working their way into weak spots in the tiles of the roof, progressively widening them over the course of time until cracks become visible. Like all plants they need water to live, and after it rains, they’ll behave like a sponge retaining as much water as possible. As it finds its way through the cracks into your roof it may well cause serious and expensive deterioration to the rafters and joists. Also you could well discover moss that has come loose and rolled 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 your roof cleaned is a necessary job for a number of reasons.

For many though wanting a clean roof is purely an aesthetic preference and we can’t fault you for that! Roofs can become very unsightly because of organic growths like moss and lichen, and then a roof cleaning service is necessary. Roofs are also frequently tarnished and stained by a prevalent bacterium called gloeocapsa magma affecting the natural appearance of your otherwise beautiful dwelling. Of course, this bacteria growth is completely normal nonetheless it isn’t nice to look at and it can over time damage your roof. The difference between a clean roof and one that needs cleaning can be night and day. After months and years of watching your roof get dirtier and dirtier wouldn’t it be great to see it looking like brand new again?

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 possible solution is here.

Couldn’t I clean it myself?

The most common reason why a lot of people don’t clean their own roof is because it usually means working at a height where a lot of us wouldn’t feel safe or comfortable. At these heights any sort of fall can result in a very serious injury.

Plus, a lot of people would expect having your roof cleaned involves pressure washing but it doesn’t need to and here are some reasons why ideally a roof shouldn’t be pressure washed. High pressure cleaning may get rid of moss from the roof, but the high powered jets of water may dislodge the tiles and other roof fittings, risk flooding the loft space and there is a good chance that the moss will quickly grow back!

Power washing also affects the lifespan of the tiles which could mean more trouble in the future with the majority of tile manufacturing businesses also advising against this form of roof cleaning.
Power washing a roof is the least popular option as this could dislodge or break fragile tiles from the pressure of the power washer but may also damage your roof when walking on the tiles and disrupting the tiles.

Many cow-boy tradesmen who carry out this kind of work, reckon that it is easy money or that it does not take any skill. How wrong can they be A service like this requires a level of skill and care that we can assure. Using the correct roof access equipment, the correct tools and our skill and understanding we can deliver a roof cleaning service that you are happy with without you needing to put yourself at unwanted risk.

Which is the best way to have my roof cleaned?

It is best to have your roof cleaning done by a company that specialises in this area. One of the kindest yet most effective ways to clear away moss on your roof and clean the roof is by employing the scraping method. Using a 9″ scraper in dry conditions will efficiently remove any moss on your roof and there won’t be any scratch marks on the tiles .

As previously stated – using this approach the tiles are not damaged and there is no risk of flooding, unlike other methods such as high-powered pressure washing.

One more effective method is that of using chemicals. Utilising a fungicide/moss killer once the moss has been gently removed will soak into the tile and most importantly into the gaps in the tiles killing off any lichen, tiny moss spores and any other organic growth on the tiles. This roof cleaning process can take some time once the excess moss has initially been dislodged but again there is no damage to the surface of the tile and by adding an application of specific chemicals this will stop the moss from growing back for many years making this the most worthwhile method.

What is the process?

We will investigate your roof carefully before beginning any work, to identify the best cleaning method to use depending on your roof. Then we will look at what’s growing there and the best way to remove the growth. Then we can begin to work on eradicating your roof of organic colonising growths by getting right into the moss root system and eliminating the spores. You’ll notice an improvement straight away and continued change over time.

A few factors to consider.

We have already considered some other elements that can affect a roof cleaning job. Now, consider just a few more.

• Size of dwelling and the size of its roof.
• The level of vegetation that is growing on the roof.
• Type of roof – for example with a thatched roof, no water is used.
• How accessible is the roof?
• Height of the roof.

Keeping all of the above in mind, don’t risk serious insult to yourself or damage to your dwelling by trying to do your own roof cleaning. Fill in the quote form or call us for your free quote, and leave it to us.