What’s The Best Method To Clean This Old Roof?

[@jeffgibbs5608]

With The age on that roof I was thinking 1 tile breaks and off it's goes through the conservatory 😂 profit zero... great job !!!!

[@Jammygames1]

You have great confidence to go that high

[@aemackintosh]

Thanks. I have been up and down ladders for years so it doesn’t bother me to stand at the top of the scaffold platform.😃👍🏼

[@ArtificialMisery]

I actually hit this vid by mistake, and you know what, I'm glad I did, really satisfying clean

[@aemackintosh]

I’m glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching! Plenty more like this on my channel.😎👍🏼

[@pridhzz]

first advertisement that i actually found worthwile watching!

[@aemackintosh]

Thanks! I hope you found it useful. There is loads more to explore on my channel. I hope you enjoy.😃👍🏼

[@jasonnorman8975]

great results!! How do your arms feel after doing that all day?

[@aemackintosh]

Roof cleaning is always good graft.😅👍🏼

[@rickybraddon]

Great video and very well explained. I would say tho the Dosatron box from GK PRO would make life so much easier for you when applying the bio. No need for pre mixing or running out and having to refill.

[@aemackintosh]

Thanks. Yes I’ve been using the Dose Demon recently. It is handy, especially on bigger jobs.😃👍🏼

[@davegill7614]

That brush looks great Ash...doesnt seem as harsh as those scraper blades

[@StokeJetwash]

Just starting to expand to do roofcleaning and I am happy to take your advises :) You are Rock

[@aemackintosh]

Thanks for your comments! I’m glad you find the channel useful. I wish you all the best with your business plans.😃👍🏼

[@StokeJetwash]

@@aemackintosh thank you Ashley 💪 Same to you ☺️

[@johnmilton2912]

Really good job you done there Ashley hope the owners gave you plenty of tea and biscuits 😀

[@aemackintosh]

Definitely! And cake too!😉👍🏼

[@billcollison9045]

Looks lp

[@billcollison9045]

@@aemackintosh p0lllll0 pp 0 pp p0l pp plll00 pp p

[@andybarton234]

Most roofs need leaving alone imo

[@aemackintosh]

Moss growth can cause damage to the tiles, especially in freezing winter conditions when it hold the moisture and causes tiles to crack. So it’s a good idea to keep it well maintained.👍🏼

[@asherrichards9661]

Hello - Thanks for sharing as you do - Pls could you let us know the approximate Bar-pressure you set your pressure-cleaner to when using the 12" Mosmatic Skirt for roof cleaning ? Many thanks

[@aemackintosh]

I’m not sure since I don’t have a gusher on my machine. But I use slightly less revs on my machine. So I would recommend starting with the revs lower and gradually increase it as you get used to the tool.😃👍🏼

[@asherrichards9661]

@@aemackintosh Many thanks for taking the time to respond - all the best

[@JPHeath]

I have the brushes too, they fit straight onto the freeman's flexi scraper head too whichbis really useful if u have the double head

[@aemackintosh]

Nice one. Good to know.😃👍🏼

[@dalelewis4718]

Great video,im in the process of buying the products you use, could you point me in the right direction for the 12” circular head and the correct hose and fittings to attach everything together,many thanks and best wishes for your business,Dale .

[@aemackintosh]

Check out Rutland Pumps.👍🏼

[@jay-c202]

Excellent video. One question. With your extensive experience is one biocide most recommended?

[@aemackintosh]

Thanks. I normally use GKPro or Algoclear. But GKPro tends to be slightly thicker with more foam, which is better, and it goes further.👍🏼

[@jay-c202]

Thanks Ashley

[@jessyo5572]

Do you cover Manchester area?

[@aemackintosh]

No, sorry, I’m in the Northampton area.

[@jspembsgroundmaintenancecl6927]

Hi mate do you ever come across fibre tiles I scraped one and used treatment it when white I started only scraping them now any other way around it thank you

[@aemackintosh]

You shouldn’t use hypo on those tiles, biocide only.

[@andrewrea3423]

What did you use to get to the roof scaffolding or something that can fit in a van ? Good video by the way.

[@aemackintosh]

We use an Mi Tower which dismantles down and fits in the van.👍🏼

[@Qubicsupportservices]

Hi Ash, quick question, when using water fed pole to apply the solution do you need to do anything to clear the the pole hose of the chemcial or clean the brush? If GK pro were to get on windows would it cause any damage? thanks charlie

[@aemackintosh]

GK pro won’t harm any surface it touches, it just reacts with organic growth. So yeah, you might want to wash it out of your hoses after use, and wear good ppe.

[@Davez2023]

Do you leave the biocide in the gutters after?

[@claritycleaning1670]

Would you reccomend Gk pro over progreen or pure seal products Andy?.

[@aemackintosh]

A lot of the time these are basically the same chemical, just packaged up with a different brand and label.

[@grantfryer407]

gkpro any good patios?

[@aemackintosh]

Sure, but it takes a little time for it to take effect. You might be better to use GK Black Spot Remover which is better for patios.😃👍🏼

[@grantfryer407]

@@aemackintosh will look in to it as I've been using patio magic (good but expensive) but want to do my roof,walls and patios. im a retired window cleaner/industrial cleaner started in 1978..really find your channel interesting 😀 cheers

[@aemackintosh]

That’s great! I’m glad you find it useful.😃👍🏼

[@crisdeanmacdonald8544]

How many times did you fill the 25L tanks?

[@aemackintosh]

Twice for these areas shown in the video.😃👍🏼

[@shaunsmith6967]

Can you use an xjet to apply biocide ?

[@aemackintosh]

You could, but chemical will end up going everywhere, which isn’t great.

[@shaunsmith6967]

@@aemackintosh any links for equipment to apply it? Just starting out

[@ryanmason491]

Ash, with it being a Biocide do you need to bag the downpipes and catch any run off to prevent it going down the drain? Or is it fine to drain off? Cheers

[@aemackintosh]

Yeah, I have seen this is done sometimes. You can do that if you like. I usually recommend starting the spraying from the bottom and working up to the top. That way there is little to no run off.😃👍🏼

[@rabsy]

What pole and brush are you using? Do you use univalve or how do you stop the flow at the brush when you need to? Looks a great job!

[@aemackintosh]

Yes, this is a 30ft Ova8 pole with a uni-valve fitted. I am using a Gardiner brush with fan jets. It’s actually a hot water brush which means the bristles are slightly stiffer which I find great for this purpose.😃👍🏼

[@cantuspressurewash.99]

I like the stainless brush for thick moss/algae but why not just soft wash the roof instead of using your WFP?

[@aemackintosh]

What do you mean by soft wash? If you mean pressure wash on a lower pressure, I wouldn’t take that approach on a roof like this as explained in the video. If you mean Hypo, I don’t use hypo on roofs as it is quite harsh and could damage the roof or surrounding area. I have applied a softwash/biocide solution to the roof using my wfp setup. This will kill off the organic growth and thus improve the condition of the roof without damaging the surface in any way.😃👍🏼

[@cantuspressurewash.99]

@@aemackintosh I’m not talking about pressure washing. I would do that. I use a 7 gallon a minute 12volt system. Just enough to apply my solution and walk away.

[@ThugLifeCompilations]

I like the look of those brushes! looks like that moss just glides off

[@aemackintosh]

They are very handy.😃👍🏼

[@paulfisher4669]

Cheers Ash 🍻 .

[@aemackintosh]

Thanks.👍🏼

[@TheMrJurand2]

Why you have switch to GK Pro instead of Algoclear pro? :) is it really such big difference?

[@aemackintosh]

GK Pro is slightly stronger, foams up thicker, and goes further.😃👍🏼

[@marshallprescott56]

How much did you charge for this job if you don’t mind me asking? Great channel by the way 👍🏼

[@aemackintosh]

I charge per square meter. I hope you are finding the channel useful.😃👍🏼

[@lukemiller1599]

Great video as usual. I have a question, can you do roof cleaning in the rain? I think you said in the video, when it’s damp, moss can be harder to scrape off. So can you do it during the winter months in rainy weather or is it a summer service? Thanks 🙏

[@aemackintosh]

Yeah, if scraping, it is more difficult when it’s wet, so a dry day is better. But I’ve found that it’s been fairly busy all year round.😃👍🏼

[@rickkozarits8930]

You bought a tower or rented it Ash ?

[@aemackintosh]

I was renting a tower, but Paul found a good second hand one going cheap so we went half’s on it.😃👍🏼

[@tomflynn2394]

Little battery powered motor on the end with an. Out of balance mass would make that more effective

[@aemackintosh]

Sounds like an interesting idea.👍🏼

[@pawelpasek]

Where's gutter cleaning playlist? :D thought I can find set up movie for all kind of exterior works :D

[@aemackintosh]

Go directly to my channel to find the playlists 😃👍🏼 kzbin.info/door/eH-k7MRt9KHCNALMawvQeA

[@richardbranson8658]

Do you just let the chemical dry on

[@aemackintosh]

Yes, and it acts as a preventative.😃👍🏼

[@lloydellis5570]

Why do we clean the tiles though?

[@aemackintosh]

Moss growth can cause damage to the tiles, especially in freezing winter conditions when it hold the moisture and causes tiles to crack. So it’s a good idea to keep it well maintained.👍🏼

[@TheBASS2DARK187]

That wire brush is brilliant. I’ll be ordering that this evening!!

[@aemackintosh]

I hope you enjoy using it.😃👍🏼

[@mynyddyquartzite2034]

Great idea but what happens if you accidentally knock out a loose tile unless you do it very very lightly

[@aemackintosh]

It might be useful if you know a good roofer that can help you out there, but I didn’t knock any tiles out on this job.👍🏼

[@dongdipperadventures6565]

How much GK Pro did you use for this roof? Great channel by the way 10/10 👍

[@aemackintosh]

Thanks. I only used a couple of barrels of mixed solution for the areas shown in the video. So that’s about 2litres of GK Pro.😃👍🏼

[@slim439]

Soft wash from the get go....

[@chrisjstewart72]

Whilst using the GK Pro why did you start from the bottom up……….!!!!!!!!!!!…Was there a reason for that……!!!!

[@aemackintosh]

Yes, it helps reduce run off and chemical wastage.😃👍🏼

[@richardbranson8658]

Wouldn't it be easier to jet wash it than all that scraping

[@aemackintosh]

I don’t think you were listening to the video were you.

[@richardbranson8658]

@@aemackintosh no sorry it was actually a random question

[@aemackintosh]

Yes, I usually prefer to pressure wash them but this old roof was too fragile.👍🏼

[@richardbranson8658]

@@aemackintosh Thanks for the reply

[@pauldenham8653]

This would of been so much easier in the summer when the moss was dry

[@skinlesswalnut6259]

Still gotta be tough on the arms and back

[@aemackintosh]

Hard work for sure.👍🏼

[@Eastcoastanlife]

that roofs seen better days.sod pressure washing that roof you made u right call on that one mate.

[@aemackintosh]

😎👍🏼

[@andybarton234]

See also advice by National Association of Roofing Contractors 😎😎

[@aemackintosh]

I enquired with the NFRC and they offer no specific advice on roof cleaning.

[@alberttatlock8244]

I've turned into a boring old man. While watching this video I thought to myself. I'd probably enjoy doing that job. Only now and again of course. Laughingface

[@aemackintosh]

And why not.😆👍🏼 I’m glad you liked the video.

[@alberttatlock8244]

@@aemackintosh Thank you I did enjoy it. Even told a couple of blokes at work to watch it. Laughingface Sorry emoji still broken. Laughingface

[@davidthomas9759]

My method stay safely on the ground reach and wash window cleaning make more money without the worry of endings up in Hospital

[@aemackintosh]

That’s fair enough. I find roof cleaning to be quite profitable, but it is fairly specialist. You have to understand how to approach different situations in the best way and it takes a wide variety of tools and equipment to get the job done.😃👍🏼

[@samknowles83.]

As a builder. Mucking around cleaning roofs is a con.. And 90% of the time causes more harm than good. Especially on a pin tile roof!!

[@aemackintosh]

I have customers who regularly get blockages in their gutters or debris falling on the ground below and the root cause is the build up of moss on the roof. It can also hold water which can cause cracks and damage to the tiles when it freezes in winter.

[@woodworksolutions6365]

My roof is partially covered with moss and I don't give a shit,

[@aemackintosh]

Thanks for letting me know.👍🏼

[@patrickdaly2121]

What a nice polite, respectful person you are.

[@jensenshelpanderson2421]

I dread to think what you charge for that. 😂😂

[@aemackintosh]

I charge a good price for a quality job.👍🏼

[@pauldickson3455]

Don't clean it at all probley create a leak

[@aemackintosh]

Sometimes you can loosen a crack that’s actually being held together by moss, but actually this could lead to further damage. So it’s much better to find these things out and get them sorted properly.😃👍🏼

[@Draxindustries1]

Soak the roof inTFR, leave for 20 mins and starting from the top working down blast all the moss off with a 3 phase 415v 3kpsi pressure washer. No need for brushes.

[@aemackintosh]

Interesting idea.👍🏼

[@Draxindustries1]

@@aemackintosh I should have added, it's good for newer roofs in good condition but probably not suitable for the cottage in your video with a more fragile look to the tiles.. 👍

[@aemackintosh]

Ah, yes, indeed. Glad you said that. I’ve never thought of using TFR though.

[@Draxindustries1]

@@aemackintosh I've found TFR is a good all rounder from degreasing to cleaning cars, removing moss & lichen. As you're no doubt aware there are specific chemicals to do the job but TFR is a much cheaper option..

[@aemackintosh]

Nice. I use TFR quite a bit, but never tried it on a roof… yet.😉👍🏼

[@jensenshelpanderson2421]

😂😂😂

[@martincarroll8637]

Toothbrush and a cuppa.

[@trevorthorn90]

Did you clean all the moss from the gutters…? Solve one problem cause another…! What about the tiles that had been broken or pushed up…? Did you replace them or pull the tiles back down. No… because if you went up the roof with a small scaffolding you would have broken more roof tiles and caused more damage….. FYI. Moss does not effect the performance of any roof. Scraping the old tiles and then putting strong killer over the old fragile tiles make the tile more porous, so you just reduced the life span of the roof…. Good job. 🤦‍♂️

[@aemackintosh]

Yes, the job always includes cleaning out the gutters afterwards, eliminating the root cause of potential blockages later. Biocides won’t harm the surface being treated in any way. Thanks anyway for your comments.

[@Arlorobinson591]

No

[@kawasaki32]

Why would you clean a roof. Does more damage than good. Completely unnecessary.

[@scottde-walden2760]

Why even clean it they are just aged and nice looking

[@patrickdaly2121]

That method looks far less delicate than a power washer!

[@Arlorobinson591]

is he going to die