ROOF CLEANING
When left unattended to, your roof tiles can develop a build-up of moss and lichen. Not only does this become extremely unsightly, but it can also have serious consequences to the structural integrity of your home.
Moss absorbs moisture very easily, which not only adds weight to your roof, putting it under stress, but can also freeze in cold weather and cause cracks in your roofing.
The good news is, moss and lichen can both be removed. Although a jet wash can produce instantly satisfying results, it can also cause significant damage to your roof tiles. In addition to the risk it presents, on its own, it will not deter the swift return of unwanted organic matter. Rather than risk damaging someones property with the use of a jet wash, at Pane in the Glass, we offer a roof cleaning service that is both safe and effective.
Firstly, we remove over 99% of the moss with the use of profiled scrapers. The remaining particles of moss and lichen, are then treated with the application of a wide spectrum biocide. The biocide is made of an ammonium concentrate that kills algae and phototropic life forms within a matter of minutes. Visual changes will begin after only a few hours, and the appearance of your roof tiles will continue to improve over the following weeks and months. Dark persistent metabolites can take a year to begin fading, but will then disappear within the following six months.
In addition to killing off existing organic matter, the biocide treatment will also deter moss and lichen from returning. Although the duration over which the unwanted matter will return, highly depends on environmental factors - you can expect your roof to stay moss and lichen free for several years. Without the application of a biocide, moss and lichen will return to your roof within only a matter of months.
For your reassurance, we return to every roof clean 6 months later to see what progress the biocide treatment has already made.
For an online estimate, please email (or text/WhatsApp) photos of all sides of your property with the ground and roof in perspective, and we’ll get back to you within 24 hours.
Alternatively, if you would prefer a quotation in person, please get in touch today to arrange a suitable date for us to visit.