Roof cleaning methods that don’t cause harm

Berkshire Roof Clean has a team that commits to assisting customers with all of their concerns. When people choose us, they expect to work with the leading company for roof cleaning Crowthorne has. We give them exactly what they want, including a top quality services and a great price.

Avoiding pressure washers

If you are considering getting your roof tiles pressure washed, then stop right now. It is very possible for this to damage them. Firstly, it can strip the surface granules from tiling and shingles. As a result they can end up brittle and more likely to break. The high pressure can even lift the materials and allow water to enter the roof. The end result is a far shorter life expectancy for the roof and a higher risk of flooding in the loft area.

Don’t just take our word for it though. The UK’s Trading Standards organisation states the same. Many roof tile manufacturers do too.

Fortunately, it is possible to clean your roof using manual means. This is our preference. We remove the moss manually and then introduce a special biocide to the surface. There is no high pressure water in this process either. In addition to your tiles not being damaged, there won’t be any mess.

Scraping

An effective and gentle way of removing that moss off your roof is by scraping. A regular 9″ trowel is appropriate here. If it is a dry day, the moss shall flake off the roof far easier. Furthermore, there won’t be any scratch marks on your tiles. Several roof tile manufacturers here in the UK recommend this method. If there are any concerns about scuff marks, a stiff brush in tandem with a rubber scraper will work well.

At Berkshire Roof Clean, we use the Algo Clear biocide chemical treatment on rooftops. We favour this product over the rest because they cannot match the results it produces. We are proud to be the sole Algo Clear contractor in the area too.

If you would like the assistance of the most talented people working in roof cleaning Crowthorne has, contact us. We can arrange to visit your property to give you a quote. We can also clean gutters and driveways for you.