Roof Moss Removal / Soft Wash Roof Cleaning in Wolverhampton
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Bright Roof are a specialist Roof Cleaning company in Staffordshire covering Wolverhampton, Tettenhall, Penn, Wednesfield and surrounding areas.
Living in a country where we get plenty of rain followed by sunshine in summer months we are creating the ideal habitat for moss and algae to grow, imagine a giant sponge on your roof soaking up all of the rainfall... Well this is exactly what moss does, it acts as a sponge, absorbing all water. In winter months, the water will freeze causing it to expand and then thaw back to water again, as the water expands it cracks the tiles and pulls them apart, this will cause leakages within your home and over time will rot your roof. Leaving a roof that is covered in such growths can result in costly repairs in the future, don't let it get to that, if you find your roof is covered in moss or moss is starting to build up, we urge you to get the professionals in to clean it. |
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There are several different methods used when cleaning a roof.
We are going to go into a little more detail with the Soft Washing method. Unlike pressure washing a roof, the Soft wash process is a non pressure roof cleaning method with the application of treatments to kill any moss, algae, fungi and lichens which seep into the organic growths and kill from within without needed the brute force of a pressure washer to remove. That is not to say a pressure washer doesn't have its place in the exterior cleaning sector and in some cases is needed. Firstly, we would carry out a visual roof survey to identify the contaminates growing on your home roof and undertake a risk assessment to ensure all health and safety is applied by. THE PROCESS - If moss is needed to be removed we would cover areas around the roof with suitable covering/tarpaulin ready for the moss removing process, then start to remove the deposits of moss manually using extendable hand held tools. Once we are satisfied the bulk of the moss has been removed manually, we would then apply the soft wash detergent to the tiles using water fed poles, this is when the soft wash gets to work and starts to kill any remaining moss, algae and lichens that are still on the roof. The amount of treatment applied depends on the roofs contamination of moss, algae and other fungi’s When we have completed the roof clean, we then clear out the gutters removing all remaining debris that may have fallen when cleaning the roof. All of our staff are fully trained, highly qualified and insured to be working at height. Soft washing your roof will restore it and help protect it from regrowth of moss in future months / years. |
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Once the roof clean is completed, we would then wash down the walls and windows of the property, if there is a conservatory, we would ensure there is no debris remaining on there and would clean the grounds and surrounding areas of the property. Our team will also empty any debris that may have fallen into the gutters.
All debris will be removed from your property, leaving it clean, fresh and spotless.
All debris will be removed from your property, leaving it clean, fresh and spotless.
Myth:
Moss on the roof is a sign that it's time for a new roof.
The presence of moss does not necessarily mean you need your roof replacing. In most cases a professional roof clean is all that is needed to restore it to its former glory.
Moss on the roof is a sign that it's time for a new roof.
The presence of moss does not necessarily mean you need your roof replacing. In most cases a professional roof clean is all that is needed to restore it to its former glory.