Roof Cleaning Sloothby offers a professional roof cleaning service for home and business premises in Sloothby and surrounding areas in Lincolnshire. Having your roof cleaned is a relatively speedy way of improving the look of your home, by getting rid of moss and anything else that has grown there.
As roofs age and become more porous, many become affected by algae, moss and dirt. Keeping the roof clean and free of moss and dirt may be quite difficult for the majority of homeowners and can become a continual cause for annoyance.
Wouldn’t it be wonderful to have your roof look brand new again?
Why have it cleaned?
Large amounts of accumulation of dirt, moss on your roof and other organic growth could well cause you major problems with the roof and the life expectancy of the tiles will over time be affected too. If you ignore your roof, you’ll find these plants will quickly grow out of control with their roots finding their way into vulnerable spots in the roof tiles, gradually widening them over time until cracks appear. Like all plants they need water to survive, and after it rains, they’ll work like a sponge securing as much water as they can. As it finds its way through the cracks within your roof it could cause serious and expensive destruction to the rafters and joists. Finally you could well find moss that has come loose and rolled down the roof into your gutter which can result in overflowing rainwater from your gutter which damages and soaks into your fascia’s. In truth, arranging to have your roof cleaned is a required job for a number of reasons.
For many people though wanting a clean roof is simply an aesthetic choice and we don’t blame you for that! Roofs can become very dull due to organic growths like moss and lichen, and this is when a roof cleaning service is needed. Roofs are also periodically tarnished and stained by a prevalent bacterium called gloeocapsa magma affecting the familiar appearance of your otherwise charming house. Of course, this bacteria growth is not unusual but after all it isn’t attractive to look at and gradually it can damage your roof. Comparing a clean roof and one that needs cleaning can be night and day. After years of observing your roof get dirtier and dirtier wouldn’t it be brilliant to see it looking as good as 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 way to do this is.
Couldn’t I clean it alone?
The most common reason why a lot of people haven’t attempted to clean their own roof is because it involves 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.
Also, a lot of people would assume getting your roof cleaned requires pressure washing but it doesn’t need to and here are some reasons why ideally a roof should not be pressure washed. Jet washing may clear away moss from the roof, but the intense jets of water may disturb the tiles or other roof fittings, risk flooding the loft space and there is a good chance that the moss will simply grow back!
High pressure washing additionally affects the lifespan of the tiles which could mean more trouble in the future with the majority of tile manufacturing businesses also warning people against this form of cleaning roofs.
Jet washing your roof is the least popular option as this in many instances can disrupt or break weak tiles from the pressure of the jet washer but can also ruin your roof when disturbing the tiles from walking on them.
Many rogue tradespeople who attempt this kind of work, think it’s 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 proper roof access equipment, the best tools and our skill and understanding we can deliver a roof cleaning service that pleases you without you needing to put yourself at unwanted risk.
What 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 most gentle yet most effective ways to clear away roof moss and clean your roof is by using the scraping approach. By using a 9″ scraper on a dry day will easily remove any moss on your roof and there won’t be any scratch marks on the tiles .
Don’t forget – using this method the tiles are not damaged and there is no flood risk, unlike other manners of roof cleaning such as pressure washing.
Another effective method is that of using chemicals. Utilising a fungicide/moss killer once the moss has been gently removed will permeate into the tile and most importantly into the overlaps of 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 removed but again there is no damage to the surface of the tile and with the added application of roof cleaning chemicals this will prevent the moss from growing back for several years making this the best method.
What is the process?
We will investigate your roof carefully before beginning any work, to determine the best course of action depending on your roof. Then we will consider what’s growing there and the how best to clear out the growth. Then we can start to work on cleansing the roof of organic colonising growths by getting deep into the moss root system and destroying the spores. You’ll notice an immediate improvement and continued improvement as time progresses.
A few factors to think about.
We have already hinted at some other elements that can affect a roof cleaning service. Now, look at the following.
- Size of house and the area of its roof.
- How much vegetation is currently on the roof.
- The type of roof – for example in the case of a thatched roof, no water is used.
- How accessible is the roof?
- How high is the roof?
Keeping all of the above in mind, don’t risk serious insult to yourself or damage to your home by attempting a DIY roof clean. Complete the free quote form or ring us for your quote, and leave it to us.
