How To Clean A Metal Roof, Start to Finish

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[@lowkey_treal3341]

Thank you for taking the time out to show us how this works.

[@sonofthundercbf]

I totally missed WHAT ur spraying on the roof? Water Bleach & ....?

[@JaydRichard]

Thought it was noted not to use bleach on a metal roof...but then he said more than once that there was bleach in his solution ...or am I mistaken?

[@Jeremeytickle27]

How can you tell if it’s Galvalume or a regular metal roof in case the customer doesn’t know which they have?

[@pressurizewashingsystems]

Galvanized is rough and shinny in material

[@MMA_Kid]

@@pressurizewashingsystemshow rough?

[@SuperMichael918]

@MMA_kid galvalume in raw tin unfinished, he’s working with a finished product that’s painted.

[@samswinea3120]

It will look like a galvanized barrel. With that fish scales effect. Galvalume can still be cleaned just need to really rinse it

[@larryheflin1788]

Excellent video. Answered a lot of my questions about metal roof cleaning. Thanks.

[@outofthetoolboxtinker]

If it happens to be middle of the day on a hot day with two-man crew, do you recommend first guy rinsing with pressure washer to cool off the roof before second guy starts softwashing?

[@southeastsoftwash4020]

Yes

[@outofthetoolboxtinker]

@@southeastsoftwash4020 you're the man

[@IanMontezPotter-kx7xd]

Hey Cody, I’m just curious.Why didn’t you use the xjet to apply chems to the roof?I just thought that it would be faster 🤔

[@saneauto]

Thats what my metal roof looks like since the second year here in Appalachia

[@xtremehousewash6688]

Another great video Cody. Thanks for all you do for our industry. Can't wait to pull the trigger on a new skid from Southeast Softwash!

[@mrclean4315]

There's just not a lot of information on galvalume. And hard to tell the difference between galvanized or galvalume at least for me at this stage in the game. I've seen some suggestions on cleaning galvalume. Some say use a HW mix or DS and always rinse and pre wet surface. Others say never use SH, just use soap and a soft brush. And others just pass on those jobs altogether.

[@littlespressurewashing]

Up here in northern Alabama getting er done ✅ 👍Thx for these gems 💎 broski

[@wallacewimmer5191]

Excellent video quality. Especially drone footage. As a painter I’ll be more than happy to repaint those GALVALUME roofs in conjunction with your insurance company 😳😩🙄. All wash friends stay safe and enjoy the holidays 👍

[@truthseeker1532]

Your “How To Clean A Driveway” video was the first time I ever heard of a softwash machine. It’s been all downhill from there!

[@southeastsoftwash4020]

Gateway video 😂

[@truthseeker1532]

@@southeastsoftwash4020 totally, hahah

[@oscarwilliams2848]

The item that is attached to the end of your hose. You are holding it in your hand like a hose nozzle you called it a 12 Volt. What is that? And where can I get one to attach to my hose? I'm going to clean my roof watching your video next weekend. You mentioned using something called SH. What is that? Is that something you use mixed with water? Thank you in advance

[@FakeJeep]

Literally just using bleach water with soap? Dear lord. I've been trying to do mine with a pool brush/pole by hand with soap water. I had no idea it would just sheet off like this adding some bleach....

[@chrispepe8509]

What strength did you end up hitting it at?

[@AllAboutPressureWashing]

SOLID!

[@southeastsoftwash4020]

Core 4 baby!

[@michaelmusselwhite585]

Perfect timing, needed this!

[@sean626262]

At 5 percent mix should we be watering down the grass? If so, for how long?

[@SEC132]

At any mix I rinse before, during, and after. Better to be safe now than sorry later.

[@chrischrisiestanfield6873]

Great info brother!......very much appreciated.

[@MrSmith-rk3wn]

Looking to buy a drone for footage. Which one do you guys use?

[@ktpowerwashing]

Dji Air2s is what we use

[@scotthansen2317]

Thank you for the information. Great video 📹 👍

[@Hondagirl700]

Can the solution remove the shiny protective coating on the painted metal roof and aluminum trim around garage doors? We had our roof cleaned and we are left with a dull roof that is only 7 years old and dull run marks on the trim around the garage doors. The washing company tried hard to sell us a "treatment" on their last visit.

[@windyman56]

Do you neutralize it at all afterward or does the rinse pretty much handle it?

[@brandonweiler608]

Do you clean barn roofs? If so, do you have any videos?

[@hnfexteriorcleaning522]

Thanks for explaining everything very useful video 👍

[@rmar127]

Here in Australia 🇦🇺 we don’t often see painted metal roofs. Metal roofs tend to be standard galvanised corrugated iron or powder coated colourbond. What % would you recommend for powder coated colourbond.

[@denisk2414]

It's on colourbonds Web site, I think it said 2÷ sh

[@jamiechapman559]

What is the best chemical to use to wash a galivinized roof an what ratio

[@rocknral]

Best? Elbow grease. A soft broom, dishwashing detergent and a friend to continually spray the water. Some people don't want bleach or pressure.

[@jarrodburt7372]

Thanks for the video Coty!!

[@kevinblair191]

Great video! Appreciate it. One question, I have a roof that is the same color as the one in your video. Same build up as well. What do you guys do if you hit it 2x's with a 5% mix and still doesn't clean? Thanks!

[@newwavepressure6478]

Must say iv never rinsed with my 12volt i lik the m5 rinse

[@southeastsoftwash4020]

I wouldn’t rinse with 12v on a typical job. I’d be using my PW and a ball valve. Just easier on this demo

[@LSinclair]

Thank you, this was really informative. Can this service be used on a 15-year old metal factory-colored/painted roof that we unfortunately used a pressure washer to remove algae on it about 4 years ago? It looks powdery now and getting “dirty” again. Is it too late to use this product now to clean the algae forming again?

[@Allcoastlawnandpressurewashing]

Thanks Cody for the video. I just bought a Remco from y’all and can’t wait for it to arrive, so I can start my new journey with softwashing. Jonathan was great on the phone giving me advice. Y’all are very helpful and all the videos are a blessing . God Bless

[@tomuzagregv.8300]

Been waiting on this one for “a whiiiiile!! 👍 Next on my “like to know list” would be fabric awnings. Thanks brother! Love, Peace and Chicken Grease… it’s all Good! “

[@acedegenerate2254]

What about white distilled vinegar instead of bleach?

[@gurkha184]

Why not use a soft brush?I have a red metal roof.The only way they could make it look good was to use a soft brush and get up there.Just asking,I know chemical are expensive!!

[@alexbrotze9775]

You mean to tell me I've been cleaning my metal roof the hard way 😂😂😂 what part of Alabama y'all in I'm in southwest Alabama.

[@PhattyBarnett]

Hi Cody, Thanks so much for the info. I have a customer who is worried about us using SH on their metal roof here in the PNW because their roof is part of a 14,000 gallon rainwater catchment system. If we disconnect the downspouts, route the runoff to controlled area, and rinse the roof extremely thoroughly, do you have any concerns with using SH on a roof like this if they will be using it for capturing their drinking water?

[@newviewnc]

First!

[@sweetbone96]

Thanks for this video, my region has mainly metal roofs so this will be my main concern. If the galvalum roof is painted, is there less to worry about? How would you approach an aluzinc roof?

[@jerryjamify]

Did you know that oxy clean nutralizes chlorine bleach, they nutralize each other.

[@joseananich5023]

Exactly the education I was look for. There’s only two types of roof on Guam. Painted or unpainted medal or concrete.

[@mysimplepod1351]

If you guys ever have questions on how to clean metal Galvanized roof just contact your local metal roof company!

[@thursday4267]

What does 2% mean when I mix it in an Xjet? Also, does using bleach make colored roofs (like red) fade?

[@joeberner648]

First metal roof job I took I had no idea what to expect with the ribs. They are definitely much more difficult as far as multiple applications, applying from different angles, and the runoff with no gutters. I took this massive metal roof job and had no idea. It was 3 barns and they were huge. Took us 3 days cuz we didn’t know what we were doing. Done a bunch since then though and I’m not scared of them anymore lol

[@kielandsiebold5596]

Hey Joe I realize it was 3 months ago you commented but I saw you mentioned you’ve washed some metal roofs with out gutters. What do you do to make sure you don’t kill the customers grass with all of that run off? Decrease your SH mix, wash the grass before during and after?

[@joeberner648]

@@kielandsiebold5596 start spraying at the top of the roof and only do like the top 1/4 and let as much run down as possible. Then light sprays lower and lower letting as much run down as you can. Have a second person with a water hose constantly rinsing. I feel it’s easier to burn grass with gutters due to high concentrations in one area as opposed to spread out.

[@cody-zo6]

@@joeberner648 I noticed he said you never want it to get dry, so after he lays the coat down does he rinse it off afterwards with water? or does he do another coat on it of bleach and surfactant and water

[@joeberner648]

@@cody-zo6 if you get a lot of rain you probably don’t have to rinse but a lot of times on metal rinsing may be a good idea to avoid unnecessary corrosion. But idk 🤷‍♂️😂

[@joeschmitz2790]

Thank you!!!!!

[@derrickbrooks9396]

Thanks buddy I have been working my butt off cleaning metal 1%sh 1% soap scrubbing extra hard

[@southeastsoftwash4020]

Yessir!

[@christopherburns5170]

I've been doing the same!! 1% sh on a roof like this takes several applications followed by a lot of scrubbing. So many forum experts say, "never go above 1% on metal" so I've been afraid to try. I have one of these on Tuesday, thanks for the knowledge that I can crank it up a bit

[@southeastsoftwash4020]

@@christopherburns5170 forum experts tend to be very salty lol

[@hawkdriver4428]

Thanks guys! I’m doing my first metal roof tomorrow. This information is priceless!

[@A-Aron118]

How did it go?

[@hawkdriver4428]

@@A-Aron118 It went well, roof turned out nice.

[@foxbodydude379]

What did you use to clean it​@@hawkdriver4428

[@xicetrayx2023]

Hey brother! How often are your training courses? I know there's one coming up in August but I won't be able to make it. Thanks

[@logangreen1951]

Hey man love the videos not sure if the screws you guys use in the USA are different to Australia but over here we pressure Wash a metal roof because if the screws ether have a scratch or haven’t been replaced in 10 years all the screw’s will rust over time

[@carljones3515]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@jeffe4638]

A brotha I bought some chemicals off of u I have a 125 gallon chemical tank how much bleach and assassin would I mix in

[@andylindsey3569]

Cool Vid! We do a lot of metal roof coating so we pressue wash. But the soft wash surly has its place. Looks nice!

[@legacysoftwash9389]

Awesome!

[@31mbrent]

I did my first metal roof 4 days ago and at first it looked great but the more it dried out it started leaving a residue. What should I do to get rid of the residue?

[@benedwards9169]

When you say keep the roof wet don’t let it dry, do you mean keep it wet with more solution or just water?

[@williehodges745]

I have a roof to do and Monticello Mississippi and I have to remove pine sap to get off metal roof what can I use for that or will sh work

[@drumjunkie165]

How many gallons of chemicals did you have to use for this size roof?

[@proplayer14]

What’s the time when you spray the sh on the roof to the time you wash it off? How long you let the blend sit in the roof

[@sprintershepherd4359]

what about overspray onto the other side of the roof . how did or do you deal with that . to prevent it from drying on the roof?

[@josephfinney5098]

what is the Jrod your using on this? cause the adjustable ones you gave me are worn out! lol

[@blakemimbs5435]

Is there a safe % or a safe chemical or soap to put on a galvanized roof to clean it?

[@KingMunoz]

Does that apply for like tile roofs if it’s really hot should I water it down first ?

[@waynegilbertjr4616]

How would you clean Galv alum just with water pressure ?

[@chrischris420]

Great video thanks! How do we get a hat? Didn't see any on the website.

[@puga30250]

Nice, Coty! At my regular 8-5 our crews power wash thousands of metal roof square footage yearly with water only. They do clean up okay but SH and surfactant would be a game changer. My supervisor is just not open to new suggestions, he's old school. Good thing he's almost retiring 😊

[@evanlucas8734]

So you use pressure on the roofs ?

[@puga30250]

@@evanlucas8734 On metal roofs, yes!

[@evanlucas8734]

He said you shouldn’t use pressure what do you think about that

[@markreynolds7890]

@@evanlucas8734 he also said sh and metal dsnt mix as its corrosive?

[@evanlucas8734]

@@markreynolds7890 yes but that’s why you don’t let it dry and you make sure you wash the chem off with just water after your done cleaning it

[@crossexteriorcleaningllc7512]

Could you get by downstreaming a metal roof?

[@lemoslak]

what does bleaching cream cover best?

[@colewilkinson9795]

What surfactant do you use on a roof and what percentage do you use it with on a 55gal barrel with 10% SH?

[@tylerdurm]

Same percent like he said. I’ll normally use 3-4%. And for surfactants laundry detergent works best. Any brand works :)

[@airlesstermite4240]

nice video this is just what i needed!

[@aaronramdhanie4340]

Most helpful bro. 22/02/2023

[@BDVillagefishing]

Great Info my dear friend

[@blakemimbs5435]

Dumb question but is there a difference between galvanized and glavalum when comes to soft washing it? The customer stated the roof is steel that was put on many years ago. Would it be galvanized? Also the customer sites that the roof has been cool sealed. Trying to figure out if I should take this job or not.

[@southeastsoftwash4020]

Galvalum and galvanized is same. But if it’s cool sealed, you can probably clean it

[@blakemimbs5435]

Thank you so much

[@Conversacionesparaelalma]

What tip you use for spraying

[@paulchacon8055]

Thanks for 5he video.

[@joshuacintron8181]

How much sh did you use on this job ?

[@cthomesolutionscontractorl4739]

what about your clothes

[@poseidonexteriorpros4773]

Love the music ad ins

[@hustlesmith]

Awesome info as always. Thank you

[@clearlysea]

What kind of surfactant do you recommend

[@southeastsoftwash4020]

www.southeastsoftwash.com/product-category/chemicals/soft-wash-chemicals/

[@Ronmusgraves1]

Very Cool

[@myquoteIQ]

Great Info

[@awayoflife44]

Great video 👍🏼 very straightforward

[@southeastsoftwash4020]

Thanks!

[@whererv1507]

the skid looks awesome.

[@mauricefleming-hx9cb]

Looks Great

[@justinwest7765]

I’ve had to do some hard passes on gavalume. One dude was pissed that I wouldn’t go up and just wand it… lol can’t please everyone

[@southeastsoftwash4020]

LOL. Boy crazy

[@pressurizewashingsystems]

So I'm confused .he said to pass on gavalume and galvanized?. Which one?

[@skeeter5001]

Roll Tide

[@tuckerspowerwashing5312]

Nice!

[@bigrobbigrob7156]

❤️🙏SESW ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@arnoldrimmer6422]

Do you need to rinse the roof before cleaning or rinse only to cool down if hot? Great video… thanks

[@shannonstiles9838]

🇺🇸

[@stevebreeze9562]

There is one part right before you turned on the mix where you say do not use bleach, but then you turn around and say I am turning on the bleach now, I am glad you said not to use a pressure washer because that is what I had intended, I am also wondering about using a Vinegar mix, will that work without hurting plants down below, I have gutters but there are flower beds below full of all different plants so I want to be careful not to use anything that is going to kill vegetation.

[@southeastsoftwash4020]

What exact time in this video did I say “do not use bleach”?

[@stevebreeze9562]

@@southeastsoftwash4020 6:37 Metal and Bleach don't go together

[@southeastsoftwash4020]

@@stevebreeze9562 correct. I did not say “do not use bleach” I was in the middle of explaining why it was necessary to rinse off metal roofs, because bleach and metal do not go together. Therefore it’s necessary to rinse a metal roof. I can only explain it for you,,, I can’t understand it for you.

[@stevebreeze9562]

@@southeastsoftwash4020 Saying Bleach and metal do not go together is pretty much saying do not use bleach smart ass

[@southeastsoftwash4020]

@@stevebreeze9562 did you notice you were the only one who didn’t understand it 🤔

[@stephenmcnamee8245]

Another great video Cody, keep them coming.

[@tylerlaprad1805]

What are all the chemicals that you used to wash the metal roof with?

[@longbow60435]

Sorry man ,,to much talking ,,,bye

[@southeastsoftwash4020]

Lol. Ok