How To Clean Roof Tiles
How To Clean Roof Tiles: A Step By Step Guide
Roofing tiles may quickly become infected with mould, algae, and other organisms, leaving unsightly markings and causing costly damage. Every two years, a roof should be cleaned by a certified CC Roof Tilers expert because of the risk involved. Nonetheless, if you're determined to clean your roofing tiles on your own and are confident in your abilities to keep yourself safe, this blog will walk you through the process.1. Ensure you have the appropriate safety gear
While cleaning your roof, you'll need the following tools:- Shoes with strong traction so that you don't slide when cleaning (no rubber thongs, please)
- To access the roof, you'll need a robust ladder.
- Secured anchor point on the rooftop for the safety harness to be attached to
2. Inspect everything carefully for flaws
In order to clean a roof, you might use a pressure washer that generates a lot of water that could leak into your home. Prior to turning on the washer, make sure the roofing is in good shape by checking for broken or cracked tiles, faulty flashing, cracked window edges or siding, cracked caulk, and cracked sarking. Mold, stains, foul odours, and a termite dinner invitation are all possibilities if your roof's fixtures aren't thoroughly examined.3. Pressure washing is an option
Using a pressure washer instead of a cloth to clean your roof tiles can save you a lot of time, since the high-pressure water will blast your roof tiles clean. No roof tile cleaning chemicals or supplies are required for this phase, all you'll need is water in the pressure washer. To get the best results, play with the washer's pressure settings until you find the right balance between cleaning the tiles while not breaking them or causing leaks, which may happen even if the roof is in perfect condition. Professional roof cleaners know just how much pressure to use. To avoid sliding while going across the roof, keep your feet on the sturdier region between each tile. Large swaths of moss or other plant life are no guarantee of a secure hold. Always start at the top left corner of the roof and work your way down in a small strip to the bottom before repeating the procedure until you've cleaned the whole roof. If the pressure washer is unable to remove tenacious moss or other plants, you will need to apply an anti-moss solution (more on this in the next section).4. Apply moss-killing spray to the area
An anti-moss (or fungicide) treatment may assist convince stubborn plant life that it's not the best idea to remain connected to your roof. As previously, you begin by spraying the roof with your pressure washer, making sure that it is absolutely dry before you begin. For this stage, you may wish to use rubber gloves so that you don't come into contact with the chemicals. As a precaution, if you have a rainwater tank, you'll be better off temporarily diverting the line to keep it clean. There may be times when you'll need to divert guttering pipes that are leaking onto your garden's greenery. Allow the anti-moss spray to soak into the roof for a few minutes before rinsing it off with fresh water. Plant life that was previously resistant to washing away should now be more readily washed away. Your roof tiles need to be cleaned on a regular basis to keep them looking good and to increase their longevity. If the thought of cleaning your own roof scares you, consider hiring our roof tilers and cleaner expert who has the necessary tools and training to do the task safely and effectively. While you may undoubtedly perform the work yourself, you must take all essential precautions to keep yourself safe while doing so. Give us a call at 0405 922 877 for your roof repair, roof tiling, and more.