[Smurf]

Just was wondering what's the difference between the two as I was not aware until today that K Rend sell there own product called Algae Clean http://www.k-rend.co.uk/products/complementary-products/algae-clean-krend ?

Has anyone tried them both?
If so which one works best?

[chris scott]

Both Quats based products. The algo clear is more concentrated and in a pure form. Both products will work  at roughly the same rate…when its dead its' dead.

[Smurf]

Both Quats based products. The algo clear is more concentrated and in a pure form. Both products will work  at roughly the same rate…when its dead its' dead.

Thanks Chris, Have you used the K Rend brand yourself?

[chris scott]

Yep…I  have tried a few of the Quats based cleaners,

[Smurf]

Which one out of all the ones you have tried would you say is the best you have used and why?

[chris scott]

 Algoclear…cos it's the cheapest. I think it is possibily the most resiliant to bad weather and bad application (contractor error).

[Smurf]

Algoclear…cos it's the cheapest. I think it is possibily the most resiliant to bad weather and bad application (contractor error).

Thanks Chris, I was thinking the same to be honest.

[Plankton]

What's the best process for soft washing a roof.
Manually scrape the moss off then apply the chems.
Apply the chems then return and brush off the dead moss.

[Smurf]

This is how the pros do it apparently...Still HSE would have a field day with some of those pics 

http://www.roofclean.co.uk/cleaning-roofs.php

[Plankton]

This is near to how I would do it, although I would scrap using a trowel and small brush then apply the fungicidal wash. This takes me far more time to clean than simply pressure cleaning the whole roof.  When there are delicate gardens below that I cant cover with a tarp without damaging flowers etc I would also work this way. I need to cut down the time it takes me to softwash a roof as there are more people wanting it done this way.
https://youtu.be/Sv4TPmYjris

[Smudger]

So, out of interest, how long does it take to scrape a roof then apply algo clear ?

This both sides for example


Darran

[Smurf]

So, out of interest, how long does it take to scrape a roof then apply algo clear ?

This both sides for example


Darran

As a guess I would probably say to remove all moss by hand and treat the roof would take 2-3 times longer than the methods you use.

[Aqua Power Solutions]

Darren, too long if you ask me ! Instant result - pressure wash and spray then off onto next job  . This roof  was soiled like the chimney breast with the moss .
Ed

[Smudger]

Yes that's my point, all that climbing over the roof, backbreaking work, when pressure washing it is so much faster and has better results



Darran

[Smurf]

Indeed as those types of bungalow roof jobs would be a doddle to do safely from the ground with a telescopic spinner smudger.
I take it that is what you used?

[Smudger]

No, moss was far to thick, nice modern roof tiles so worked off the roof


Darran

[chris scott]

A day.

[Smudger]

A day.

What's that two of you

Darran

[chris scott]

Yep.

[Smudger]

Have to say that's pretty good going to scrape both sides in a day even with two of you,


Darran