Roof Cleaning Glentham offer a professional roof cleaning service for private and business properties in Glentham and surrounding towns and villages in Lincolnshire. Getting your roof cleaned can be a quick and easy improvement to make to the look of your home, by getting rid of moss, lichen, dirt and anything else that has accumulated there.

As roofs age and become more porous, they are often invaded by moss and debris. Maintaining a roof that is clean and void of any moss and debris is often very difficult for most householders and can become a cause for issues.

Would it not be nice to have your roof looking like new again?

Why have it cleaned?

Large amounts of build-up of dirt, moss on your roof and other organic growth may cause you serious problems with the roof and the life expectancy of the tiles will in time be affected too. If you ignore your roof, you’ll find these plants will swiftly grow uncontrollably with their roots finding their way into weak spots in the roof tiles, gradually widening them throughout time until cracks become visible. Like all plants they need water to live, and when it rains, they’ll behave like a sponge securing as much water as they can. As it works its way through the cracks into your roof it might well cause serious and costly destruction to the rafters and joists. Finally you could well become aware of moss that has dislodged and fallen down the roof ending up in your gutter which can lead to overflowing rainwater from your gutter which saturates and damages your fascia boards. In conclusion, arranging to have a roof cleaned is an important job for many reasons.

For a lot of people though wanting a clean roof is entirely an aesthetic choice and we don’t fault you for that! Roofs can become very dull due to organic growths like moss and lichen, and then a roof cleaning professional is vital. Roofs are also often tarnished and stained by a frequent bacterium called gloeocapsa magma affecting the familiar appearance of your otherwise beautiful dwelling. By all means, this bacteria growth is completely natural nonetheless it isn’t nice to look at and it can over time damage your roof. Comparing a clean roof and one that hasn’t been cleaned can be night and day. After months and years of watching your roof get more and more dirty wouldn’t it be brilliant to see it looking as good as new again?

The next question is, “Is this a simple DIY job that I should have a go at doing myself?” Let’s look at some evidence to suggest what the best possible solution is here.

Should I just do this myself?

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

Plus, lots of people would expect roof cleaning requires pressure washing however it doesn’t need to and let’s look at some reasons why in most circumstances a roof should not be pressure washed. Pressure washing may clear away moss from your roof, but the aggressive jets of water may damage the tiles or other roof fittings, risk flooding the loft space and it is highly likely that the moss will simply grow back!

Power washing also affects the longevity of the tiles which could result in more issues further down the road with most tile manufacturing businesses also cautioning people against this method of roof cleaning.
Power washing your roof is the least popular option as this can often disrupt or break frail tiles due to the pressure of the power washer but can also ruin your roof when disturbing the tiles from walking on them.

Many dodgy companies who carry out this kind of work, think it’s easy money or that it does not need a lot of skill. How wrong can they be A service like this requires a degree of experience and skill that we can provide. 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 you are happy with 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 gentlest yet most beneficial ways to remove moss on your roof and clean the roof is by employing the scraping method. By using a 9″ scraper in dry conditions will effortlessly flake off any moss on the roof leaving no 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 roof cleaning methods such as jet washing.

Another effective method is that of using chemicals. Utilising a fungicide/moss killer once the moss has been gently removed will absorb into the tile and most importantly into the overlaps of the tiles destroying any tiny moss spores, lichen and all other organic growth on the tiles. This procedure can take some time once the excess moss has initially been removed but again there is no damage to the surface of the tile and by adding an application of specific chemicals this will hinder the moss from growing back for several years making this the most worthwhile method.

What is the process?

We will supervise your roof with care and attention before commencing any work, to establish the best approach to take depending on your roof. Then we will assess what’s growing there and the best way to remove the growth. Then we can start to work on purging your roof of organic colonising growths by getting deep into the root system of the moss and destroying the spores. You’ll notice an improvement straight away and continued improvement as time progresses.

Some things to consider.

We have already hinted at some other factors that can affect a roof cleaning service. So, consider just a few more.

• Size of dwelling and the area of its roof.
• How much vegetation is growing on the roof.
• The type of roof – for example with a thatched roof, no water is involved.
• Accessibility of the roof.
• How high is the roof?

Keeping all of the above in mind, it is not worth risking serious insult to you or damage to your dwelling by attempting a DIY roof clean. Fill in the quote form or give us a call for a quote, and leave it to us.