TV Companies wonder why nobody wants to watch their content anymore when TH-cam is just like: "Here's a dude cleaning a roof, whatever you'll watch it!"
I agree with you. This is an interesting video! I only watch reruns of the 1950’s/early 1960’s show “Perry Mason” (M-F, 10:30-11:30p.m. C.T. on the MeTV cable channel).
During this horrible time the fun part is watching the random recommendations that pop up, I saw this clicked and wondered why but watched the whole thing, amazing results and short enough not to get bored but interesting at the same time
@@Taz6688 during these trying times. during these unprecedented times. during these hard times. robot. i have a bridge to sell you if youre interested. real cheap
@@22KingRancher No idea what your problem is, but I do find loads to watch, disabled from a work accident and at risk due to illness I watch loads of strange stuff. TheBoatGuy, Nekkid Watchmaker, ProducerMicheal, DTTV studios, World of Tanks, Car repair channel like Chris Fix. Someone took the time to record a process and did a good job I made a short simple comment, to show it was good as I watched the whole thing, if you dont like it dont watch.
The biocides treatment acts as a preventative and even improves the roof in the months to come. But I have been pressure washing roofs more recently instead of this scraping method.😃👍🏼
If I was the custy I would have wanted a pressure wash. But that's why you make a contract and hire someone worthwhile, or you can rent a pressure washer and do it right yourself, and drink beer or liquor while doing it.
I am curious ~ why did you not pressure wash the roof before applying the biocide? ~ I can only guess that the price you quoted the customer did not allow to do this.
Awesome job on the roof. Another solution as a biocide is putting zinc sheeting along the roof line. In the USA they sell a zinc product that is nailed in right below the ridge cap.
Bits of moss falls off my neighbours roof every week and everytime it rains. I cleaned the roof on my neighbours bungalow with a long pole with a wire brush attached on the end, bleach mixed with water and a hose pipe. It's been 3 yrs now since i cleaned it and none of it has come back.
Like your videos. Very informative. How come you don't use SH and use algoclear instead? Could it be better to scrape, use SH, then algoclear or similar? Thanks
R083RTB SH can potentially be damaging to the roof as well as surrounding areas. Algo Clear or a similar biocide is generally considered to be a more appropriate approach.😃👍🏼
@@aemackintosh I understand it can be hazardous. I've seen the Americans using it pre soaking surrounding area with water and rinsing afterwards. What would you use if your customer wanted to see some more instant results? Is there anything that you could use maybe using a stiff old wfp brush to apply or similar, then rinsing with 100* fan jets or something? I'm just thinking that someone looking to sell their house would want more instant results. Thanks again.
I think if you apply using fan jets and a brush to work it in a little, then come back in a week or so and repeat, then come back in a few days and rinse, it can be possible to hurry things along. I haven’t experimented much with this myself though.😃👍🏼
That's a great professional job done right there. Done some roof's back in the day and all we had was a small paint scraper, stiff broom and none of these chemicals but a garden hose. Happy New Years Day A.E.Mackintosh C.S and stay safe.
Hi Ash, I was just thinking if you could please do a video perhaps on how to repair a tile after roof cleaning? It hasn't happened to me yet, but I'm dreading a tile breaks and I have to DIY a repair. Especially on roofs where I can't get to the tile.
Good work again Ashley, , with a roof tile being so pourus I would be giving 2 more spray follow up treatments, first after a decent rain , then a week after that I would spray and soft wash off at low pressure .. 👍👍
FlashTechEngineering Often I’m doing this for regular window cleaning customers, so I get to go back regularly to check on the progress of the roof.😃👍🏼
Ive done over 1000 roofs now in Sussex, using the scraping method, however we use hook ladders, trowels and brushes, get the job done and customers always happy,
@@aemackintosh Thank you for your quick response. My nephew and soon to be new wife are buying a home somewhere outside London where they live now. I will give them your info so they can contact you when needed. I live in Florida so I have no idea where they are moving to. Thank you again.
Ali Elder Yes, you could use a brush with fan jets is quite good, especially if you want to agitate the surface a bit. But the spray nozzle from DA Components that I use is especially designed to foam up the solution as you spray.😃👍🏼
Well done Sir!! Ive not seen this kind of treatment before to a roof so it was very interesting to view....great job by the way and what an improvement indeed. Cheers Andrew😊
Ashley John I’m using my diy pump setup to spray the chemical. I should really have a pump that delivers a greater flow rate but I’m just using my old window cleaning setup and it works fine. You can find more videos about this on my channel if you take a look at the Roof Cleaning playlist.😃👍🏼
Sorry if this has been answered elsewhere but I can’t seem to find any info... what do you do with the moss once removed? Take it away with you? Hire a skip? Leave it in a pile and ask the customer to deal with it? Would appreciate any suggestions.
It’s a shame that it’s a very unregulated industry with very little guidance out there. Best thing is to meet your contractor to build confidence that they have knowledge and experience, pick someone local, and check their reviews and website etc to see their past work examples.
Thanks. Biocide won’t harm the surface at all, it just reacts with organic growth. So just be careful how you apply it, wear ppe, and don’t spray it on surrounding areas.👍🏼
I took the sped up video for granted. Once it was slowed to real time and I saw how tedious the work was...😳 That scraping sound must not have been too pleasant either. But wow! What a transformation!!
I know we wouldn't watch you do this straight through. But it would be nice to know how long it did take you to scrape that much moss and debris off. I also like the two scraper design. With the the depression blades a little longer it looks to make getting into the crevices easier.
mark eggleton I prefer using the Marshall Pro sprayer when spraying from the ground. It can be a bit awkward using it from the ladder, so I’m using the nozzle from DA Components. There is a link in the description to a video about this setup.😃👍🏼
Where did you get the long pole from 6:38? Had one from Wickes £10, but was cheap and flimsy so took back. Looking to buy a new one as need doing again. Is it solid or wobbly when using?
A.E.Mackintosh Cleaning Services thanks for the reply, Yh I’m looking to invest in the constant flow, or a trolley system that I can stick chemical in. Which would be better in your opinion? Thanks
@@jimmysmith736 I have a constant flow. Great bit of kit. I do window cleaning too and I've found myself using it for the rears of terrace houses or jobs that don't have rear access to pole wash. Obviously if I've used it for spraying something I always make sure it's well rinsed out with water
I'm thinking of starting doing roof moss removal. It's challenging because I find it a bit dangerous specially if I have to go on the roof. Do you have any tutorial videos on how to do a roof that you can't do from your ladder? Thanks!
Yeah, I’m not sure that’s a great idea. I use AlgoClear which doesn’t get such instant results but it won’t damage the surface you are treating in any way.😃👍🏼
Indeed, and it would hold the moisture against the tiles which can cause damage in the long run, especially when it freezes in winter. Worth keeping it clean.😃👍🏼
Great job! I've watched a number of your videos now and I'm very impressed. If fact, based on one of your videos I I bought a Skyvac 85. Can you tell me what bicide do you use and where bought the application tool? Thanks, Nathan at Fascia Gutter
Thanks! I’m glad you find the channel useful. I use AlgoClear biocide. You can get a spray nozzle from DA Components, or quite often I will use an old water fed pole brush with fan jets, works a treat.😃👍🏼
So, is it a viable option to just leave the organic stuff on the roof or will it eventually seriously damage the roof? (I live in the desert and we never have these problems so I am curious.)
Some comments mention using a pressure washer. I wonder if that is a good idea. First, we don't know what condition the roof is in under the moss. Water might leak through damaged areas. Second, washing the moss down into the gutters might cause a backup of water into the house.
Clearview Window cleaning £395 minimum, but I price according to the size basically. There is a video on this, check out the roof cleaning playlist on my channel.😃👍🏼
Was the singles wood or ceramic and how old was the roof? I was thinking once you scraped you would pressure wash it. it turned out very good with just the scraping. Do you pressure wash one of the roofs you clean. Thanks for a very outstanding video. (Mississippi Gulf Coast, USA)
Hi Ashley hope you’re well, enjoyed your video as all the others, helps me with my business. Just a quick question how much do you charge for a roof that size you’ve done there? Thanks mark
Hey great info videos, helping me a lot, can I ask please what you use to apply chemical treatment from the ground, I will be using the sky vac elite poles with the scraper, but am looking for a sprayer that can extend to around 7m or more?
You could simply get a spray nozzle to fit your poles? I made a video of the multi tool adapter for the elite poles. Check out the roof cleaning playlist on my channel.😃👍🏼
@@aemackintosh if u get the chance could u send me a link to what kind of spray nozzle I would need? What would I need to activate the spray too? Can I do this through the pro 20 pressure washer at all? Sorry if sounds stupid I'm trying to get my head around what I need, I can get the 24ft telescopic lance from slipstream but not sure its long enough to spray the top part of the roof from ground level?
@@aemackintosh yeah checked them out now, think I know what I need, defo need some kind of pump sprayer that I can attach the water fed tube too. Great vids tho really helpful
I've lived my whole life in aparment complex so this is a genuine question: why is it bad to let your roof be covered in moss and leaves? it looks kinda cool tbh x'D please don't kill me I just really wanna know
The moss can cause blockages in the gutter which in turn can cause water to overflow and get into areas of the building it’s not meant to, causing damage. The weight of wet moss like this will put additional strain on the roof. And when the wet moss freezes in winter it can cause tiles to crack. So it’s quite important to have it removed to prevent damage to the building.😃👍🏼
Yeah gotta agree with the video, the biocide is the key here, a far better approach than just pressure washing the roof. I used a product called Roof Clear on my Bungalow, it did an incredible job and nothing has grown back for 2 years since doing it (I had more lichen than moss)
Just the sections in the video. I didn’t actually do the other side of the property. It only had the moss on the one side because of the trees. The other side was clear.😃👍🏼
TV Companies wonder why nobody wants to watch their content anymore when TH-cam is just like: "Here's a dude cleaning a roof, whatever you'll watch it!"
Thanks! I think. There is plenty more where that came from on this dude’s channel!😎👍🏼
I agree with you. This is an interesting video!
I only watch reruns of the 1950’s/early 1960’s show “Perry Mason” (M-F, 10:30-11:30p.m. C.T. on the MeTV cable channel).
Not gonna lie when I saw the thumbnail I thought it was a thatched roof at first. What a difference afterwards.
It was a proper carpet of moss alright.😆👍🏼
@@aemackintosh More properly an "improper" carpet of moss.
Same here. My first thought was who can he clean a thatched roof?
😆👍🏼
Would love to know how his heating bill changed, would of thought with all the moss and leaves it would of been a great insulation
There should be decent insulation under the tiles in the loft.😃👍🏼
Actually it will only hold moisture and in doing so keep the roof material cold . Hence heat transfer of the cold through into roof .
@@matthewking6509 I wasn't sure whether this was correct but I'm glad to see someone else with this assumption.
would have thought...….would have been
@@bemfawkes3214 no assumptions here it’s the whole reason for certain spaces and insulation’s used in homes all
To stop heat transfer .
Why is TH-cam recommending these videos to me?and why am I sitting watching it?
😆🤷🏻♂️ Thanks for watching anyway.😃👍🏼
During this horrible time the fun part is watching the random recommendations that pop up, I saw this clicked and wondered why but watched the whole thing, amazing results and short enough not to get bored but interesting at the same time
Thanks! There is plenty more like this on my channel.😜👍🏼
@@Taz6688 during these trying times. during these unprecedented times. during these hard times. robot. i have a bridge to sell you if youre interested. real cheap
@@22KingRancher No idea what your problem is, but I do find loads to watch, disabled from a work accident and at risk due to illness I watch loads of strange stuff. TheBoatGuy, Nekkid Watchmaker, ProducerMicheal, DTTV studios, World of Tanks, Car repair channel like Chris Fix.
Someone took the time to record a process and did a good job I made a short simple comment, to show it was good as I watched the whole thing, if you dont like it dont watch.
Bloody hell, it was a carpet!
Looks fantastic now 👍🏼
To the customer ‘that will be 1 million pound please’ 🤣
Faz Sadri 😃👍🏼
What a difference. I thought you’d have pressure washed it as well.
Maybe next time.😃👍🏼
Yup - I was waiting for that too.
@@Peter_Riis_DK Me too
The biocides treatment acts as a preventative and even improves the roof in the months to come. But I have been pressure washing roofs more recently instead of this scraping method.😃👍🏼
If I was the custy I would have wanted a pressure wash. But that's why you make a contract and hire someone worthwhile, or you can rent a pressure washer and do it right yourself, and drink beer or liquor while doing it.
Just imagine the weight load on the roof?
And in the winter it will hold water and risk cracking the tiles when it freezes. Good to get it cleaned.😃👍🏼
Am I the only one who like the look of the moss on the roof😂😂😂
🤦🏻♂️
I liked it too but I know it's harmful.
I thought it would have added an extra layer of insulation to the roof
I am with you, I like looking at the way he is cleaning it 😆
@@seanconnell622 apparently, it holds water and shortens the life of the roof
I am curious ~ why did you not pressure wash the roof before applying the biocide? ~ I can only guess that the price you quoted the customer did not allow to do this.
It’s usually scraping or pressure washing for me, depending on the tiles and the situation. It would be a lot of work to do both.😃👍🏼
Nice to see someone doing the job properly without using jet wash which damages finish of tiles
Thanks. It can be tough going doing it this way. Better to get a proper scaffold tower too.😃👍🏼
youtube surprises me again with what i thought would never be a video id watch but did and loved it
Thanks! There is plenty more where that came from, on my channel!😎👍🏼
What a great couple of tools for removing the debris. Just goes to show there really is a tool for every job.
Indeed.😃👍🏼
Another great video Ashley! Well presented, nice balance of talk/work and regular speed/fast forward. Stay safe mate everyone loves your videos! :)
TEAM PRISTINE Thanks! I could do with a scaffold tower really for this kind of thing.😃👍🏼
@@aemackintosh Great idea, at the very least maybe a ladder work platform to reduce fatigue. Scaffold would be the way to go though for sure!
😃👍🏼
Just had to watch this video again. Amazing the state people will allow a house to get into! However, a tremendous job done there Ashley.
This was a big restoration project by the new owners.😃👍🏼
Awesome job on the roof. Another solution as a biocide is putting zinc sheeting along the roof line. In the USA they sell a zinc product that is nailed in right below the ridge cap.
Good one. Thanks!😃👍🏼
Your films inspired me and help a lot to start clean roofs. I did 2 and I am happy with jobs and money, Thank you for the help videos
That’s great! Thanks for your comments. I wish you all the best with your business plans.😃👍🏼
A.E.Mackintosh Cleaning Services Thank you 🙇
For you too
Great video Ashley! Great when you get asked to quote and you turn up and it’s a bungalow😊I’ve been out spraying today with the trusty DA nozzle💪
Jimmy Woodward Keep up the good work.😃👍🏼
Dang ! At first I though this was a shingled roof and thought "Clean it , it probably needs replaced " . But then saw it was terracotta . . Good job
Thanks!😃👍🏼
Great Googly Moogly ! those are Tiny houses! I have my 3K ft house to do!
Many angles...Dude has the right tools. TY for video.
Thanks! All the best with your big job.😃👍🏼
Sooner you start the sooner you'll be finished.
I would have started with a lawn mower and then a rake
😆👍🏼
Bits of moss falls off my neighbours roof every week and everytime it rains. I cleaned the roof on my neighbours bungalow with a long pole with a wire brush attached on the end, bleach mixed with water and a hose pipe. It's been 3 yrs now since i cleaned it and none of it has come back.
That’s great.😃👍🏼
Like your videos. Very informative. How come you don't use SH and use algoclear instead? Could it be better to scrape, use SH, then algoclear or similar? Thanks
R083RTB SH can potentially be damaging to the roof as well as surrounding areas. Algo Clear or a similar biocide is generally considered to be a more appropriate approach.😃👍🏼
@@aemackintosh I understand it can be hazardous. I've seen the Americans using it pre soaking surrounding area with water and rinsing afterwards. What would you use if your customer wanted to see some more instant results? Is there anything that you could use maybe using a stiff old wfp brush to apply or similar, then rinsing with 100* fan jets or something?
I'm just thinking that someone looking to sell their house would want more instant results. Thanks again.
I think if you apply using fan jets and a brush to work it in a little, then come back in a week or so and repeat, then come back in a few days and rinse, it can be possible to hurry things along. I haven’t experimented much with this myself though.😃👍🏼
R083RTB joatnh
That's a great professional job done right there. Done some roof's back in the day and all we had was a small paint scraper, stiff broom and none of these chemicals but a garden hose. Happy New Years Day A.E.Mackintosh C.S and stay safe.
Thanks! Take care. Looking forward to 2021.😃👍🏼
Why didn’t you have any ppe on? Also what is that set up with the solution for your pole?
Yes, I should have had better ppe. I put the pump system together myself for the biocide treatment.😃👍🏼
I remember a person bought a mid sixties bungalow in England. They changed the concrete roof tiles to slate. Never had to clean them.
Seems a bit drastic, but I suppose it does solve the problem.😃👍🏼
Hi Ash, I was just thinking if you could please do a video perhaps on how to repair a tile after roof cleaning? It hasn't happened to me yet, but I'm dreading a tile breaks and I have to DIY a repair. Especially on roofs where I can't get to the tile.
I did make a video about how to replace a roof tile once. It’s in the Repair and Modify playlist I think.😃👍🏼
@@aemackintosh Thanks mate
Good work again Ashley, , with a roof tile being so pourus I would be giving 2 more spray follow up treatments, first after a decent rain , then a week after that I would spray and soft wash off at low pressure .. 👍👍
FlashTechEngineering Often I’m doing this for regular window cleaning customers, so I get to go back regularly to check on the progress of the roof.😃👍🏼
Ive done over 1000 roofs now in Sussex, using the scraping method, however we use hook ladders, trowels and brushes, get the job done and customers always happy,
It’s always good when the customer is pleased with the work you have done.😃👍🏼
How? How long do you have to ignore the state of your roof to get so much crap on it?
It was part of a renovation of the property that had been neglected for a while.😃👍🏼
After scrapping the moss off the roof, why didn't you pressure wash then spray the mold killer?
It adds an extra process with extra equipment. So it’s either scrape and biocide or pressure wash, depending on the situation.😃👍🏼
@@aemackintosh Thank you for your quick response. My nephew and soon to be new wife are buying a home somewhere outside London where they live now. I will give them your info so they can contact you when needed. I live in Florida so I have no idea where they are moving to. Thank you again.
James Halleron Thanks!😃👍🏼
Hi Ashley, just wondering if you have tried applying the Bioside with a old WFP brush head or has it always been easier with a nozzle..Thanks..
Ali Elder Yes, you could use a brush with fan jets is quite good, especially if you want to agitate the surface a bit. But the spray nozzle from DA Components that I use is especially designed to foam up the solution as you spray.😃👍🏼
That's some good work...lots of patience your blessed with
Thanks!😃👍🏼
Well done Sir!! Ive not seen this kind of treatment before to a roof so it was very interesting to view....great job by the way and what an improvement indeed.
Cheers Andrew😊
Thanks for your comments.😃👍🏼
Not a typical problem we have across the pond in Canada but what an incredible transformation!!
Thanks!😃👍🏼
Good job mate. Only advice: you may want to consider some ladder standoffs so that your ladder isn’t leaning against that gutter…
Thanks, good idea. Check out my channel, there is a whole roof cleaning playlist.😉👍🏼
What are you spraying the chemicals from mate? Do you have them in a backpack and pole connected to that? Thank you,
Ashley.
Ashley John I’m using my diy pump setup to spray the chemical. I should really have a pump that delivers a greater flow rate but I’m just using my old window cleaning setup and it works fine. You can find more videos about this on my channel if you take a look at the Roof Cleaning playlist.😃👍🏼
@@aemackintosh thank you Ashley
I find it rather satisfying watching you clean the roof. Not sure I'd want to do it....must be hard work.
It’s a decent bit of graft fo sure.😃👍🏼
Amazing job. Well done Ashley👍🏻
Squeaky Clean Dave Thanks 😃👍🏼
I'm curious as to why you don't also give it a power wash ?
That’s a whole different set of kit! It’s either one or the other for me. I’ve been USA pressure washing method for roofs more recently.😃👍🏼
Sorry if this has been answered elsewhere but I can’t seem to find any info... what do you do with the moss once removed? Take it away with you? Hire a skip? Leave it in a pile and ask the customer to deal with it? Would appreciate any suggestions.
Usually I ask the customer if they have a compost heap, or there is a particular flower bed where we can dispose of it, or under a bush?😃👍🏼
I guess it also depend depends what angle you hold the scraper. looks good
😃👍🏼
Does the skyscraper blades fit on SkyVac atom poles or do you need to buy the skyscraper poles for the blades to fit ?
Marc Walker You need a specific pole for the scraper, but it’s always best to check directly with Spina Clean so you get the right setup.😃👍🏼
I wonder what kind of load that was putting onto the roof! Imagine how much that merry lot would weigh when wet, and in a storm too? Man!
😬👍🏼
Another brilliant job as always Ashley love all your videos mate.
keen & Able window cleaning services Cheers, thanks, much appreciated.😃👍🏼
What biocide are you using? Would it not be advisable to have a form of PPE using the biocide to protect eyesight and airways?
I use AlgoClear Biocide and yes you should use a P3R standard mask.😃👍🏼
Wow, Fantastic job, the result looks amazing 👍👍
Tattywatta Thanks 😃👍🏼
What's the best advice to find a professional moss cleaner for tiled roof. Will they be part of Trading standard, trying to avoid cowboys??
It’s a shame that it’s a very unregulated industry with very little guidance out there. Best thing is to meet your contractor to build confidence that they have knowledge and experience, pick someone local, and check their reviews and website etc to see their past work examples.
Thank you, once a roof has the chemical treatment, what's a rough time frame for prevention of moss regrowth?
You should fix some kind of brush to the back of the scraper. Will certainly get more dirt off.
Not a bad idea.👍🏼
Hi ya big fan on ya work is there any roof tiles that you shouldn’t use biocide on pls
Thanks. Biocide won’t harm the surface at all, it just reacts with organic growth. So just be careful how you apply it, wear ppe, and don’t spray it on surrounding areas.👍🏼
Great job Ash! What treatment do you use?got a link? Thanks 😊
Liam King I put a link in the description for you.😃👍🏼
A.E.Mackintosh Cleaning Services Thank you
I took the sped up video for granted. Once it was slowed to real time and I saw how tedious the work was...😳
That scraping sound must not have been too pleasant either. But wow! What a transformation!!
It is quite hard work, but yeah, it sure made a big difference.😃👍🏼
What is the product that you spray on the roofs to stop moss from growing back? And is it aloud to be drained down into a soak away?
The biocide I use is AlgoClear and it is biodegradable.😃👍🏼
I think you'll find the scraper was designed like that to ensure you got to the bottom of the grooves. Good Job 👍
I think so. Thanks!😃👍🏼
What is the system you are using to apply the biocide with the long pole? Do you have a link to the long pole?
It’s a window cleaning pole and pump system. Check out the playlists on my channel. The roof cleaning playlist has loads more about this.👍🏼
I know we wouldn't watch you do this straight through. But it would be nice to know how long it did take you to scrape that much moss and debris off.
I also like the two scraper design. With the the depression blades a little longer it looks to make getting into the crevices easier.
This job took most of the day. The other side of the roof didn’t have any moss.😃👍🏼
Very interesting. Where did get your extension pole? It looks great.
It’s actually an Unger window cleaning pole.😆👍🏼
Awesome job! What biocide did you use Ashley?
Usually GKPro.👍🏼
That was a totally great job. Big mess and nice when finished.
Thanks. It was a lot of hard work and quite a bit of clearing up after, but worth it.😃👍🏼
I just moved back to the UK from Florida and the roof on our house is almost this bad. I’m not going up there though to clean it.
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Great video, first one I have watched. After putting the chemical down did you just leave it or have to rinse it off at some point?
The biocide is applied and left on the surface to act as a preventative. I hope you enjoy my channel and find it useful.😃👍🏼
Hi Ash are you trialling another spray nozzle ?how come you weren’t using the mp roller sprayer ? Great job btw👍
mark eggleton I prefer using the Marshall Pro sprayer when spraying from the ground. It can be a bit awkward using it from the ladder, so I’m using the nozzle from DA Components. There is a link in the description to a video about this setup.😃👍🏼
Where did you get the long pole from 6:38? Had one from Wickes £10, but was cheap and flimsy so took back. Looking to buy a new one as need doing again. Is it solid or wobbly when using?
I am using a telescopic window cleaners pole.😃👍🏼
@@aemackintosh Where do you buy them? And what brand?
Do they not have pressure washers in the UK?
Yep, I’ve been doing a bit of that too.😃👍🏼
why did you not pressure wash after the scrapping
I think it’s either one or the other really. I’ve been trying different methods of pressure washing roofs more recently.😃👍🏼
This is so satisfying to watch 😂
Thanks!😃👍🏼
Hi Ashley, when you are cleaning soffits and fascia, are you still using the ionic constant flow and do you think it’s worth it?
Thanks
jimmy smith Yeah. It’s worth it if you can afford it I suppose. I keep meaning to do a proper review of this to answer that very question.😃👍🏼
A.E.Mackintosh Cleaning Services thanks for the reply, Yh I’m looking to invest in the constant flow, or a trolley system that I can stick chemical in.
Which would be better in your opinion?
Thanks
You could set up a little trolley and the nozzle from DA Components much cheaper and it would basically do the same job.😃👍🏼
@@jimmysmith736 I have a constant flow. Great bit of kit. I do window cleaning too and I've found myself using it for the rears of terrace houses or jobs that don't have rear access to pole wash. Obviously if I've used it for spraying something I always make sure it's well rinsed out with water
I'm thinking of starting doing roof moss removal. It's challenging because I find it a bit dangerous specially if I have to go on the roof. Do you have any tutorial videos on how to do a roof that you can't do from your ladder? Thanks!
Would it be easier to use a power washer?
Possibly.😉👍🏼
@@aemackintosh Thank you!😇
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Is the bioside you use non harmful just curious as to why you don't wear a mask
It’s a good point. I did this job quite a long time ago now, I didn’t realise at the time but you should wear an P3R standard mask.😃👍🏼
Why wouldn’t you pressure wash it?
I have been experimenting with various pressure washing methods more recently.😃👍🏼
Where do you get that roof scraper from? Can see any online! Looks great!
davie davie Links in the description.😃👍🏼
What is the name of the biocide that you use..some people use hypercloride ie bleach..
Yeah, I’m not sure that’s a great idea. I use AlgoClear which doesn’t get such instant results but it won’t damage the surface you are treating in any way.😃👍🏼
I'm curious why you didn't power wash the roof..
I do sometimes. This was quite a delicate roof.😃👍🏼
😮😮😮I cannot imagine how much that must have weighed, especially when wet. Very satisfying to watch..TFS
Indeed, and it would hold the moisture against the tiles which can cause damage in the long run, especially when it freezes in winter. Worth keeping it clean.😃👍🏼
Yes
Brilliant video!
What hose do you use going up the pole?
Thanks
SH Pressure Washing Thanks. It’s a pretty standard 3mm wfp hose. A very long one.😃👍🏼
Why didnt you pressure washed in the end?
I don’t usually scrape and pressure wash. I usually opt to do one or the other.👍🏼
Great job! I've watched a number of your videos now and I'm very impressed. If fact, based on one of your videos I I bought a Skyvac 85. Can you tell me what bicide do you use and where bought the application tool? Thanks, Nathan at Fascia Gutter
Thanks! I’m glad you find the channel useful. I use AlgoClear biocide. You can get a spray nozzle from DA Components, or quite often I will use an old water fed pole brush with fan jets, works a treat.😃👍🏼
@@aemackintosh Brilliant! Thank you very much for that. Keep the videos coming - I for one find them very useful! Cheers, Nathan at Fascia Gutter
Have you heard of installing zinc strips at the top of roof ridges to kill moss, algae etc?
Yes. I’ve never tried it myself though.😃👍🏼
What about just using a power washer? Great job though. Just curious since I don't know anything about roof cleaning. Cheers from Canada🇨🇦
It depends on the tiles and how delicate they are. I’ve been using a power washer quite a bit recently.😃👍🏼
Good job man. You have a very good tools...👍👍👍
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What are the roofing materials? That moss could add about 1000 lbs to the roof weight onto the walls.
Even heavier when it becomes wet.
So, is it a viable option to just leave the organic stuff on the roof or will it eventually seriously damage the roof? (I live in the desert and we never have these problems so I am curious.)
It can cause damage, and block gutters. Over winter especially, residual moisture held near the surface of the tiles can cause them to crack.😬👎🏼
@@aemackintosh Thank you for your reply. I very interesting video.
Great job. Well done for your hard work 😊
Thanks!😃👍🏼
Some comments mention using a pressure washer. I wonder if that is a good idea. First, we don't know what condition the roof is in under the moss. Water might leak through damaged areas.
Second, washing the moss down into the gutters might cause a backup of water into the house.
Yes, it should definitely be done with great care.😃👍🏼
Hey bro great vid dd you rinse after or just let biocide sit.?
Just leave the biocide without rinsing and it acts as a preventative.😃👍🏼
How much would you usually charge for a job like that?
Clearview Window cleaning £395 minimum, but I price according to the size basically. There is a video on this, check out the roof cleaning playlist on my channel.😃👍🏼
@@aemackintosh thanks I'll check it out 👍🏻
Quality video Ashley.
Really helpful 👌👌
Great. Thanks.😃👍🏼
Why don’t they power wash after scraping before putting on biocides
How long would a job like this take to do or there about? Never mind my question was answered later in the video Haha
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Was the singles wood or ceramic and how old was the roof? I was thinking once you scraped you would pressure wash it. it turned out very good with just the scraping. Do you pressure wash one of the roofs you clean. Thanks for a very outstanding video. (Mississippi Gulf Coast, USA)
They were clay tiles. It was treated with a biocide after scraping, so that should kill off any remaining organic growth.😃👍🏼
@@aemackintosh They looked like Redland 49's or Marley Ludlows to me, so they would be concrete, not clay.
Sorry, yes, you’re right, concrete tiles, that’s what I meant!😆👍🏼
How long has it been since the roof was cleaned? We only clean ours about every 2 years, and it's nothing compared to this!
It must have been a long time. But there are large trees just nearby which makes it worse.😬👍🏼
What type of shingles are they?
They are not shingles, they’re clay tiles.😃👍🏼
Hi good vid!
What biocide did you use and what mix??
Thanks
CHR15Y BoY Algo Clear or biocide from bonnymans.com 😃👍🏼
Hi Ashley hope you’re well, enjoyed your video as all the others, helps me with my business.
Just a quick question how much do you charge for a roof that size you’ve done there? Thanks mark
Marcus Frost I basically charge per square meter, roughly. I put a link in the description to my video about how to quote for roof cleaning.😃👍🏼
Hey great info videos, helping me a lot, can I ask please what you use to apply chemical treatment from the ground, I will be using the sky vac elite poles with the scraper, but am looking for a sprayer that can extend to around 7m or more?
You could simply get a spray nozzle to fit your poles? I made a video of the multi tool adapter for the elite poles. Check out the roof cleaning playlist on my channel.😃👍🏼
@@aemackintosh if u get the chance could u send me a link to what kind of spray nozzle I would need? What would I need to activate the spray too? Can I do this through the pro 20 pressure washer at all?
Sorry if sounds stupid I'm trying to get my head around what I need, I can get the 24ft telescopic lance from slipstream but not sure its long enough to spray the top part of the roof from ground level?
Did you check the roof cleaning playlist on my channel yet? All the information you need should be there.😃👍🏼
@@aemackintosh yeah checked them out now, think I know what I need, defo need some kind of pump sprayer that I can attach the water fed tube too. Great vids tho really helpful
I've lived my whole life in aparment complex so this is a genuine question: why is it bad to let your roof be covered in moss and leaves? it looks kinda cool tbh x'D please don't kill me I just really wanna know
The moss can cause blockages in the gutter which in turn can cause water to overflow and get into areas of the building it’s not meant to, causing damage. The weight of wet moss like this will put additional strain on the roof. And when the wet moss freezes in winter it can cause tiles to crack. So it’s quite important to have it removed to prevent damage to the building.😃👍🏼
70% of the roof clean the others 30% MUST come with powerwashing.
The biocide treatment means that the roof will continue to improve, and it also acts as a preventative.😃👍🏼
You shouldn't jet wash a tiled roof pal it will damage it, the correct way to do it is exactly how this man is doing this one.
Yeah gotta agree with the video, the biocide is the key here, a far better approach than just pressure washing the roof. I used a product called Roof Clear on my Bungalow, it did an incredible job and nothing has grown back for 2 years since doing it (I had more lichen than moss)
He is either extremely tall or British houses are just short
😆 It is a bungalow, and I’m quite tall as well.😜👍🏼
It’s a bungalow, only has a ground floor, no first floor.
Ours that only have one floor are very low compared to Americans they are called bungalows we don’t have very tall ceilings
How long does a roof like that take too scrape may I ask ?
That was a good afternoon’s work.😃👍🏼
The whole roof or just the two panels?
Just the sections in the video. I didn’t actually do the other side of the property. It only had the moss on the one side because of the trees. The other side was clear.😃👍🏼
Great job Sir !!!
How much did you charge for the roof cleaning
I have done a video on how to quote. It’s in the roof cleaning playlist on my channel.😃👍🏼