Roof Cleaning FAQ
Our most frequent questions and answers
Moss is removed where possible and the roof is then sprayed with a gentle biocide which will kill the moss immediately. The moss will turn a golden colour on the roof and this indicates that is dying off.
During the next few weeks the detergent will act to clean the moss, lichen and algae from the roof.
The final result will be a roof clear of moss, lichen and algae and a return to the original tile colour, leaving your roof looking like new.
There is no durable footprint left after the treatment has been applied.
Yes, the Health and Safety Executive have approved this chemical for this type of use and it is non-hazardous to people and animals.
We know that moss continuously falls into the gutters which can create problems with drainage.
As part of our service we are happy to provide a gutter clean to remove the excess debris from your gutters and downpipes.
Yes, unfortunately the location of your building is the culprit here. Moss thrives in shady and wet environments and if these conditions remain, the moss will gradually build up again.
However, the chemical will act as an inhibitor and growth will be a lot slower than previously seen on your building.
This is an extremely efficient and cost-effective treatment.
Pressure washing is a very harsh alternative which can cause damage to the tiles and mortar.
Excess water can enter your loft which may need to be dried out afterwards. Staff health and safety is compromised and tile damage can be caused by workers walking across the roof.
Experience has taught us that using a chemical biocide gives better results without causing damage to your roof.