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clayton taylor

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Roof cleaning chemicals
« on: May 31, 2016, 08:04:34 pm »
Hi guys 😀

I'm wanting to try and clean my slate roof on the house.

Just wondered if people have done this or do it for a buisness and could tell me the best way to do it. Didn't know if I could just use a chemical or would have to use my jet washer?.

Many thanks

Smudger

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Re: Roof cleaning chemicals
« Reply #1 on: May 31, 2016, 08:11:52 pm »
Depends on what's you are trying to clean off the roof....

Algae only - chemical spray will do it - either algoclear/quats or sodium hypochrorite

If it's moss/ lichen/grime buildup then pressure wash but with a mini FSC ( not turbo nozzle ) or 15 degree fan jet

Whatever you do do not walk on a slate roof when cleaning use high access equipment

Darran
Never argue with an idiot, they will only bring you down to their level, and beat you with experience

clayton taylor

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Re: Roof cleaning chemicals
« Reply #2 on: May 31, 2016, 08:36:15 pm »
Hi Darren,

Cheers for your reply.

Yes just algae mainly. The sodium do you dilute it and then spray on?. I chose this one as it seems the cheapest🙈 As long as it works.

Smudger

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Re: Roof cleaning chemicals
« Reply #3 on: June 01, 2016, 06:30:48 pm »
Dilute to 3 to 1

Try not to get overspray over next doors washing or passers by

Darran
Never argue with an idiot, they will only bring you down to their level, and beat you with experience