Botanically, mosses are non-vascular plants in the land plant division Bryophyta. They require sufficient moisture, access to nutrients and harvest sunlight to create food by photosynthesis. There are approximately 14,500 species of mosses. The most common species in urban Ireland are the greycushioned grimmia, Grimmia pulvinata; thickpoint grimmia, Schistidium crassipilum; and the wall screwmoss Tortula muralis.
Although mosses do not cause direct damage to roof tiles, they increase water capillary creep causing in the fullness of time corrosion of the fixings and ageing of the overall structure. They can cause some lifting when growing in the vertical bond. As they absorb moisture, they also add weight to roofs and when they become heavy enough or dislodged by bird activity etc, they can fall in gutters and down pipes and cause blockages.
On the ground the deleterious effects of mosses is slower to take effects, except on artificial grass, where they rapidly clog the drainage leading to runaway maintenance issues. It is recommended to clear moss before treatment. This is done by hand on roofs, or mechanical brushing on the ground, particularly on artificial grass. AlgoClear® Pro being de-activated in contact with biomass, it makes good sense to reduce it’s volume before applying the biocide.
Roof Cleaning in Southampton
Grimy roofs are unsightly and make homes look prematurely old. Pressure cleaning your roof can remove fungus, mould and lichen growth. Don’t be fooled into thinking that you need a full, expensive roof restoration when a professional clean may be all that is needed.
Our high-pressure tools are designed to lift the most stubborn mould, stains and dirt from all types of surfaces leaving your roof looking clean and inviting once more! We clean terracotta, tile and colorbond. It is imperative that the right level of pressure is used. Some surfaces can only tolerate lower pressures and we make sure that the right equipment and the right pressure is used.
At The Roof Cleaning Co we take our environmental responsibility very seriously. We believe that low impact cleaning can be really effective and at the same time, that it can deliver competitive and beautiful results. With this responsibility and professional knowledge of our product line, we take extra steps to ensure we provide the best service with the least impact on our ocean and streams. As one of the most engaging aspects of our environmentally aware cleaning services, we centralise your safety and the safety of all those who use the areas we service.
Safety First
The Roof Cleaning Co provides professional pressure cleaning and commercial pressure cleaning in the South of England. We are a growing and environmentally responsible company, who take pride in providing the highest quality products and services to our clients. We promise:
- Safety without compromise
- Great results with minimum interruption
- Relief from back breaking and potentially hazardous DIY work
Other services we offer at The Roof Cleaning Co are:
- Roof Repair
- Gutter Cleaning
- Gutter Repair
- Gutter Clearing
