Cleaning a Tile Roof

When looking at your tiled roof it seems like a daunting task to clean but it can be made easier if you have the right tools and cleaning solution. Your roof is exposed to several elements such as snow, ran, sun, road dust, and harsh winds constantly and over time all of these things can make your roof look discolored and ugly. You also have to worry about the mildew and moss that is growing on your roof tiles. It all needs to be cleaned off in order to ensure the longevity of your roof. If this sounds like a task you do not want to tackle you can call a pressure roof cleaning service to do it. They have the right tools, right cleaner, and experience.

If you decide to clean your tile roof yourself, you will need to have a garden hose to which you can attach a soft brush, a ladder, a low-pressure power washer, and eco roof wash cleaner that you can get in many home improvement stores, and hot water. Make sure that when you set up your ladder that it is setting on level ground. You should also be wearing shoes or work boots that have non-skid soles. These will help to prevent you from sliding on the slippery wet roof. If possible, you should have someone on the ground watching you in case you slip and fall off the roof and they need to get help. They can also help to hold the ladder for you.

Spray your cleaner all over your roof beginning with the areas of your roof that are the dirtiest and let it stay on the tiles for at least thirty minutes before you start to scrub your roof. When it is time to clean your roof, use the garden hose with the attached soft brush to clean your roof. You can use the pressure power washer set on low to help get rid of the stains and other debris that does not come off with the soft brush. Once it is clean, it is time to rinse it with the garden hose. One important thing to remember is that when you are applying the cleaning solution or water you do it from the top of the roof and go downward. If you spray upwards, the water or cleaning solution could enter under your roof shingles and cause damage such as developing a leaky roof.

You should clean your roof every season but if you do not have a problem with mold and mildew or your roof does not look too bad you can do it once a year. You can also help to control the growth of fungus by installing cooper strips on the roof.