Roof Cleaning Forest Town offer a roof cleaning service for residential and business premises in Forest Town and surrounding areas in Nottinghamshire. Having your roof cleaned is a quick and easy improvement to make to the look of your house, by removing dirt, moss, lichen and anything else that has accumulated there.
As a roof becomes older and become more porous, they are often invaded by moss and dirt. Keeping your roof clean and void of any moss is often very difficult for most householders and can become a continual problems.
Wouldn’t it be wonderful to have your roof look brand new again?
Why should I do it?
A large accumulation of dirt, moss on your roof and other natural growth could well cause you major issues with the roof and the life expectancy of the tiles will in time be affected too. If you neglect your roof, you’ll find these plants will swiftly grow uncontrollably with their roots creeping their way into weak spots in the roof tiles, gradually widening them throughout time until cracks appear. Like all living organisms they need water to thrive, and once it has rained, they’ll act like a sponge retaining as much water as possible. Once it finds its way in the cracks into your roof it might well cause serious and expensive deterioration to the rafters and joists. Lastly you could well find moss that has come loose and fallen down the roof finding itself in your gutter which can result in overflowing rainwater from your gutter which damages and soaks into your fascia’s. Really then, having the roof cleaned is a necessary service for a number of reasons.
For many people though wanting a clean roof is simply an aesthetic decision and we can’t fault you for that! Roofs can become very unsightly because of organic growths like moss and lichen, and then a roof cleaning professional is needed. Roofs are also often tarnished and stained by a frequent bacterium called gloeocapsa magma affecting the natural appearance of your otherwise beautiful dwelling. Of course, this bacteria growth is completely normal however it isn’t attractive to see and after a while it can damage your roof. Comparing a clean roof and one that hasn’t been cleaned can be night and day. After months and years of observing your roof get dirtier and dirtier wouldn’t it be great to see it looking almost as good as new again?
Next you might ask, “Is this a simple DIY job that I should try to do myself?” Let’s look at some evidence to recommend what the best way to do this is.
Can I clean it myself?
The biggest reason why most people don’t clean their own roof is since it involves working at a height where many of us wouldn’t feel safe or comfortable. At these heights any kind of tumble can lead to a very serious wound.
Many dodgy tradesmen who attempt this kind of work, reckon it’s easy money or that it does not take any skill. How true is that? A service such as this requires a level of experience and skill that we can provide. Using proper roof access equipment, the best tools and our skill and understanding we can provide for you a roof cleaning service that you are happy with without you having to put yourself at unwanted risk.
What is the process?
We will investigate the roof with care and attention before commencing any work, to identify the best course of action depending on your roof. Then we will look at what’s growing there and the best approach to take to dislodge the growth. Next we can begin to work on purging the roof of organic colonising growths by getting deep into the moss root system and destroying the spores. You’ll notice an immediate improvement and continued improvement as time passes.
A few things to think about.
We have already hinted at some other things to consider that can affect a roof cleaning service. Now, let’s have a quick look at these.
- Size of dwelling and the area of the roof.
- How much vegetation is present on the roof.
- Type of roof – e.g. with a thatched roof, no water is used.
- How accessible is the roof?
- Height of the roof.
Keeping everything we have just mentioned in mind, it is not worth risking serious injury to you or damage to your dwelling by attempting a DIY roof clean. Complete the quote form or call us for a free quote, and leave it to us.