Roof Cleaning Newark on Trent offer a professional roof cleaning service for private and commercial properties in Newark on Trent and surrounding areas in Lincolnshire. Roof cleaning is a quick way of improving the look of your property, by getting rid of moss, lichen, dirt and anything else that has accumulated on your roof.
As a roof becomes older and become more porous, they are gradually affected by moss, algae and dirt. Maintaining a roof that is clean and void of any moss and debris is usually quite difficult for most householders and may become a cause for problems.
Wouldn’t it be great to have your roof look new again?
Why have it cleaned?
A large accumulation of moss, dirt on roof tiles and other organic growth is likely to cause you big problems with the roof and the durability of the tiles will eventually be compromised too. If you neglect your roof, you’ll find these organic growths will swiftly spread out of control with their roots working their way into weak spots in the roof tiles, gradually widening them over time until cracks appear. Like all plants they need water to live, and after it rains, they’ll work like a sponge holding as much water as they can. As it finds its way through the cracks within your roof it may well cause serious and costly damage to the rafters and joists. Also you could well become aware of moss that has come loose and rolled down the roof into your gutter which can lead to overflowing rainwater from your gutter which damages and soaks into your fascia boards. Really then, having a roof cleaned is a necessary job for many reasons.
For a lot of people though getting their roof cleaned is entirely an aesthetic preference and we can’t blame you for that! Roofs can become very dull due to organic growths like lichen and moss, and at that point a roof cleaning service is necessary. Roofs are also periodically tarnished and stained by a prevalent bacterium called gloeocapsa magma affecting the natural appearance of your otherwise stunning house. By all means, this bacteria growth is completely normal however it isn’t attractive to look at and it can over time damage your roof. The difference between a clean roof and one that needs a clean can be night and day. After years of observing your roof get more and more dirty wouldn’t it be lovely to see it looking like brand 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 do this alone?
The most common reason why a lot of people haven’t attempted to clean their own roof is since it involves working at a height where a lot of us wouldn’t feel safe and secure. At these kinds of heights any sort of fall can result in a very serious wound.
Additionally, a lot of people would expect getting your roof cleaned requires pressure washing but it doesn’t have to and let’s look at some reasons why in most circumstances a roof shouldn’t be pressure washed. Pressure washing may clear away moss from your roof, but the intense jets of water may dislodge the tiles and other roof fittings, risk flooding any loft spaces and there is a good chance that the moss will just grow back!
High pressure washing additionally affects the longevity of the tiles which could result in more problems further down the road with the majority of tile manufacturing companies also advising against this manner of roof cleaning.
Power washing your roof is the least ideal option as this can often disrupt or break weak tiles from the pressure of the power washer but can also harm your roof when disturbing the tiles from walking on them.
Many rogue companies who do this kind of work, reckon it’s easy money or that it doesn’t need much skill. Is there any truth in that? A job like this requires a degree of experience and skill that we can deliver. Using the appropriate roof access equipment, the correct 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 at unwanted risk.
Which is the best way 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 effective ways to clear away moss on your roof and clean the roof is by using the scraping method. By using a 9″ scraper in dry conditions will easily flake off any moss on the roof without leaving any scratch marks on the tiles .
As previously stated – using this approach there is no damage to the tiles and there is no flood risk, unlike other roof cleaning methods such as pressure washing.
Another effective method is that of using chemicals. Utilising a fungicide/moss killer after the moss has been gently removed will soak into the tile but most importantly into the overlaps of the tiles destroying any tiny moss spores, lichen and any other organic growth on the tiles. This step can take some time after the excess moss has initially been removed but again the tiles are unharmed and with the added application of roof cleaning chemicals this will hinder the moss from returning for several years making this method the most worthwhile.
What is the process?
We will supervise the roof with care and attention before beginning any work, to identify the best cleaning method to use depending on your roof. Then we will assess what’s growing there and the how best to dislodge the growth. We can then start to work on eradicating the roof of organic colonising growths by getting right into the root system of the moss and killing the spores. You’ll notice an improvement straight away and continued change over time.
Some factors to consider.
We have already considered some other things to consider that can affect having your roof cleaned. So, let’s also consider the following.
- Size of house and the size of its roof.
- The level of vegetation that is present on the roof.
- The type of roof – e.g. in the case of a thatched roof, no water is involved.
- Accessibility of the roof.
- How high is the roof?
Keeping the aforementioned points in mind, don’t risk serious insult to yourself or dis-repair to your home by trying to do your own roof cleaning. Fill out the quote form or call us for your quote, and leave it to us.