Smartseal Roof Clean Xtreme - Powerful, Fast Acting Roof Cleaner - Advanced Formula For Roofs, Green Algae Remover and Green Growth Inhibitor for Concrete, Slate and Clay Roof Tiles - (5 Litre)

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Roof cleaners and roof cleaning chemicals are as important for roofing maintenance as topcoat finishes. It is an intrinsic part of any roof repair project, including repair work, replacing or fixing loose sheeting or tiles, recolouring surfaces and materials, or applying a solar and heat reflective finish coat. From pitched to flat roofs, and industrial scale buildings and factories to agricultural properties, each falls victim to the relentless onslaught of weather elements, bird droppings, brushes with close proximity trees, wind damage, moss, algae, and more. Products listed in this category are excellent for both surface cleaning and preparation prior to applying subsequent elements of a roof repair or waterproofing system.

Roof Wash needs to be applied to the infected parts of the roof, the easiest way is with a garden style pump sprayer but that involves accessing your roof. What the professionals use is a gas powered water transfer pump, the mix a big batch and hook up a garden hose to the transfer pump and from the gutters edge can spray any roof. These transfer pumps can be rented at tool rental companies or a second option is an electric submergible water transfer pump something you would use to pump out a swimming pool or spa, these are inexpensive and can be bought at any home improvement center, you just mix up a batch in a trash barrel, hook up a garden hose to the outflow of the pump and spray your roof, the best nozzle to spray your roof is a pistol style nozzle. While most homeowners spend the majority of their time maintaining the ground-level features of their homes, the roof is often an afterthought. It’s not until dirty, dark streaks and patches of moss show up that they realize their neglect is affecting their roof. d) Never load Bio-Wash into the pressure washer soap reservoir for application under pressure. Health & Safety Your roof is exposed to the elements, which can cause a buildup of debris such as leaves, branches, and dirt. If left unattended, this debris can lead to the growth of moss and algae on your roof. Moss can be particularly problematic as it can cause damage to your roof tiles or shingles. It can also retain moisture, which can lead to leaks and other water damage.Additionally, ensure that any runoff from the chemical does not go into any drinking water sources. Cleaning the roof helps keep the structural integrity of the roof. In turn, protecting your home and belongings from all weather conditions. There are many ways to clean roof tiles, but which methods are best? Which should you avoid? Make sure your roof is dry before applying the solution. Moisture might make the cleaning solution lose a certain degree of effectiveness.

If you cannot access a soft wash system, you might opt for a pressure washer instead. You should however make a few adjustments to make it suitable for soft washing.One of the most important factors is the chemicals used in each product, with heavy-duty solutions tending to use bleach and other harsh chemicals, which are not always what shoppers are looking for. We made sure to provide a wide range of options, from highly effective—but perhaps more harmful—to the most environmentally friendly solutions on the market. FAQs About Roof Cleaners Every roof cleaner should have a very sturdy ladder. Without it, there is a significant risk to your safety just from climbing onto the roof. Before trusting a ladder to be safe, factors including where the ladder is set up, how it’s built up, and how tall it is in relation to the roof need to be taken into account. You should note that not all cleaning solutions are usually left on. Some cleaners usually require to be left on for a specific duration then are later rinsed off with clean water. In such cases you should wait for the required time then rinse the solution and dissolve the grime with a garden hose. Soft-wash roof cleaning is an environmentally friendly technique that uses a low-pressure washing technique, as well as a mixture of algaecides, bleach, surfactants, and water, to safely clean dirt from roofs and remove unwanted growths such as algae, moss, mildew, and lichen.