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#MOSS CONTROL FOR ROOFS MANUAL#

Softwash – Roofs with a low level of moss growth and where badly discoloured.Scrape & Biocide/Softwash = any roof that requires moss removal without a sealer or coating.Rotary pressure clean = any roof preferably before a coating is applied.Copper plating – Don’t bother! It just doesn’t work well, we’ve cleaned many roofs that have had copper plates/wires fixed to them and in a few cases even ha d moss growing on the copper itself (details & pics available on request).However if done alongside a Biocide or Softwash treatment it is a better option than pressure cleaning for long term roof moss removal

#MOSS CONTROL FOR ROOFS MANUAL#

Manual scrape/brush – Manual scraping on its own for roof moss removal is a poor option, as it does not remove the roots and spores which can cause quick regrowth of the problem.This can be applied as a one off spray on and leave to weather clean, or as a spray and wash off technique, if using the wash off option it is generally recommended to followup with a biowash in order to provide a level of ongoing protection to the tile surface Softwash – Softwashing is an american technique where a strong solution of bleach, detergent and surfactants is sprayed on to the roof surface providing a quick cleaning effect and at the same time killing organic growths.

The roof should be scraped and brushed clear of surface growths before application (bio works on the roots and spores which it can’t always get to when there is heavy growth present) and should ideally be applied in dry weather to give it a chance to work properly Regarded as being highly biodegradable and plant friendly. The modern bio products are our preferred option and are very effective when used properly.

Biowash – Biocide treatments are available in various forms, from traditional Ddac type solutions to the newer (and more environmentally friendly) biogrowth removers.

Hile stomping about all over your roof, it is not recommended and can do more damage than good. A word of warning though, make sure the company you choose to do this will use a rotary cleaner and not traditional hand held lances, as blasting away with a high pressure lance, w

Pressure – high pressure cleaning is best suited for roofs where a roof coating application is desired (never have you roof coated without a pressure clean first, roof coatings don’t stick well to dirt!), as it provides the most effective and thorough cleaning possible.