Richy L

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Would you pressure wash this roof?
« on: November 14, 2014, 10:42:10 pm »
Would you pressure wash this roof?
will the roof stand up to it?
The house was built in the 60's - looks like the original roof.

BDCS

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Re: Would you pressure wash this roof?
« Reply #1 on: November 15, 2014, 12:09:56 am »
Those tiles go a buff colour when cleaned - the sand gives them the colour but it comes off so easily


Re: Would you pressure wash this roof?
« Reply #3 on: November 15, 2014, 06:58:03 am »
Firstly check inside, due to age may be close boarded pre felt ?
If boarded monitor inside for any leaks whilst cleaning use controlled washing sensible pressures / flow.
If just tiles fungicidal wash only.

We would price for p wash plus coat (as the colouring has already worn off), with the understanding coating may be next yr depending on the weather

mike1986

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Re: Would you pressure wash this roof?
« Reply #4 on: November 15, 2014, 10:55:40 am »
Id be careful, that customer is a right fussy git isn't he?!  ;D

Richy L

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Re: Would you pressure wash this roof?
« Reply #5 on: November 15, 2014, 11:21:53 am »
Yeah, he is Mike1986!

It has felt behind the tiles, but but its the old black type. It's not in great condition.

Richy L

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Re: Would you pressure wash this roof?
« Reply #6 on: November 17, 2014, 09:44:04 pm »
So if the felt is not in great condition would it be ok to pressure wash?
There are no leaks at the moment.

chris scott

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Re: Would you pressure wash this roof?
« Reply #7 on: November 18, 2014, 07:35:30 am »
Wash it or scrape and Algo Clear it .

"Generally" those concrete tiled roofs are ok . Although they do rot (the tile itself)   Get on the roof and do a visual inspection first.
Get yourself a few spare tiles before you start... you will need them! You can just slide the others up and "hook" the new ones on.

If coating I would use a water based acrylic sealer. Should be a pretty straight forward job.
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Re: Would you pressure wash this roof?
« Reply #8 on: November 18, 2014, 05:48:47 pm »
So if the felt is not in great condition would it be ok to pressure wash?
There are no leaks at the moment.
not a prob, tile interlock of those is small always wash away from it  ;)