Roof Cleaning Rainwood offer a complete roof cleaning service for private and business premises in Rainwood and surrounding areas in Nottinghamshire. Getting your roof cleaned can be a relatively quick and easy improvement to make to the look of your home, by clearing moss, lichen, dirt and anything else that has grown there.
As a roof ages and become more porous, many become invaded by moss and dirt. Keeping the roof clean and void of any moss can be challenging for the majority of homeowners and can become a constant issues.
Wouldn’t it be great to have your roof looking like new again?
Why should I have it cleaned?
A large build-up of moss and algae on your roof and other natural growth is likely to cause serious problems with your roof and the durability of the tiles will eventually be affected too. If you ignore your roof, you’ll find these plants will rapidly spread uncontrollably with their roots working their way into weaknesses in the roof tiles, progressively widening them over time until cracks emerge. Like all living organisms they need water to live, and when it rains, they’ll act like a sponge securing as much water as they possibly can. Once it finds its way through the cracks within your roof it may well cause serious and costly damage 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 penetrates and damages your fascia boards. In truth, having the roof cleaned is a necessary job for a number of reasons.
For many people though getting their roof cleaned is simply an aesthetic decision and we don’t fault you for that! Roofs can become very unsightly because of organic growths like moss and lichen, and this is when a roof cleaning service is needed. Roofs are also periodically discoloured and stained by a common place bacterium called gloeocapsa magma affecting the natural appearance of your otherwise stunning house. Without a doubt, this bacteria growth is not unusual however it isn’t attractive to look at and it can over time damage your roof. The difference between a clean roof and one that needs cleaning can be night and day. After months and years of observing your roof get more and more dirty wouldn’t it be brilliant to see it looking as good as new once more?
Maybe you’re wondering, “Is this a simple DIY job that I should attempt to do myself?” Let’s consider some evidence to propose what the best way to do this is.
Can I just clean it myself?
The biggest reason why a lot of people don’t want to risk cleaning their own roof is the fact that it usually means working at a height where many of us wouldn’t feel safe and secure. At these heights any type of slip can result in a very serious wound.
Many dodgy tradesmen who attempt this kind of work, reckon it is easy money or that it does not take a lot of skill. How wrong can they be A service such as this requires a degree of skill and attention that we can assure. Using the appropriate roof access equipment, the correct tools and our experience and know-how we can provide for you a roof cleaning service that you are happy with without you needing to put yourself at needless risk.
How is it done?
We will inspect the roof carefully before commencing any work, to determine the best cleaning method to use depending on your roof. Then we will consider what’s growing there and the best approach to take to clear out the growth. Next we can start to work on purging the roof of organic colonising growths by getting deep into the root system of the moss and destroying the spores. You’ll notice an instant improvement and continued change over time.
A few factors to consider.
We have already hinted at some other elements that can affect a roof cleaning job. Now, look at the following.
- Size of dwelling and the area of the roof.
- How much vegetation is growing on the roof.
- Type of roof – e.g. in the case of a thatched roof, no water is involved.
- Accessibility of the roof.
- How high is the roof?
Keeping the aforementioned points in mind, it is not worth risking serious damage to you or damage to your house by attempting a DIY roof clean. Fill out the free quote form or give us a call for your quote, and leave it to the professionals.