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Alan McTernan

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Fungus on roof
« on: February 11, 2011, 06:37:00 pm »
Hi Guys,

Went to quote a roof cleaning job today and as i pulled up the roof to me looked clean (no moss or general grime) but the customer whats the green fungus removed from the edges/corner tiles  ???

So was wondering what you guys have found the most effective way/chemical as don't see the point in PW as it is a big/awkward roof.

Regards
Alan

jaespray

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Re: Fungus on roof
« Reply #1 on: February 12, 2011, 12:42:16 am »
hi alan   in my opinion    if you realy have fungus on the roof   the problem is not the roof it is what is holding it up   the timbers & walls are the problem   fungus roots travel hundreds of metres with out any body notice-ing
you only see fungus when it blooms/fruits/spores whatever you like to call it
walk away from the job fasttttttttt
regards john

Alan McTernan

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Re: Fungus on roof
« Reply #2 on: February 12, 2011, 07:09:10 pm »
Hi John,

Thanks for the reply!! ;)

When i say "fungus" i mean the green/yellow stuff that is on most roofs that isn't moss!!!

Not sure what it is maybe Lichen?  ???

Regards
Alan

Alan McTernan

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Re: Fungus on roof
« Reply #3 on: February 13, 2011, 05:17:49 pm »
Anyone?

jaespray

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Re: Fungus on roof
« Reply #4 on: February 14, 2011, 12:18:05 am »
hi alan  as i cant see what you are talking about try www.britishlichens.co.uk    in some areas of the country some lichens are protected   keep me posted i am intrigued
regards john

Steve peel

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Re: Fungus on roof
« Reply #5 on: February 15, 2011, 12:05:54 pm »
Hi Guys,

Went to quote a roof cleaning job today and as i pulled up the roof to me looked clean (no moss or general grime) but the customer whats the green fungus removed from the edges/corner tiles  ???

So was wondering what you guys have found the most effective way/chemical as don't see the point in PW as it is a big/awkward roof.

Regards
Alan

Alan,
Is it lichen or is it green Algae ? as John points out some areas you are not allowed to remove lichen so check first with your local authorities.
If it is Algae you can Use Swift & Sure that is whar we use all the time,

Steve
British Power Cleaners