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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: GB Window Cleaning on March 19, 2011, 05:39:46 pm

Title: conny roof brush's
Post by: GB Window Cleaning on March 19, 2011, 05:39:46 pm: so ive got a conny roof to do on monday and ive just bought a vikan sill brush unflagged/stiff... http://www.windowcleaningwarehouse.co.uk/shop/brush-heads/vikan-stiff-hi-lo-brush.html

now im worried that it might scratch film covered self cleaning glass and plastic roofs?

Ive also got flagged "unger" (green colour brushes) if the vikan is no good?

also got an ex demo http://www.windowcleaningwarehouse.co.uk/shop/brush-heads/unger-square-flagged-brush-pencil-jets.html for £2.

It would be rude not to buy it ;D

regards GB
Title: Re: conny roof brush's
Post by: GB Window Cleaning on March 19, 2011, 07:47:01 pm: anyone ???
Title: Re: conny roof brush's
Post by: S.A.J on March 19, 2011, 07:58:31 pm: Red one will be too stiff for glass (in my opinion) I've got one used it for 1 minute took it off (what a waste of £35!!!!) the pole and went back to my Super-Lite® Xtreme.

Unger one will be alright for glass, all be it a bit on the heavy side (got a couple of those in my shed gathering dust)
Title: Re: conny roof brush's
Post by: GB Window Cleaning on March 19, 2011, 08:38:22 pm: thanks for the reply s.a.j,

yeah i thought the vikan sill stiff brush would not be any good for windows, but i just wanted to know if it would scratch plasic and glass conservatory roofs?
Title: Re: conny roof brush's
Post by: dazmond on March 20, 2011, 01:59:55 am: GB ive done loads of conny roofs(polycarbon)with the vikan sill stiff brush and not scratched any!great for scrubbing the ingrained muck out of finials/ends of the roofs(near the gutters).i also find it good for fascia/soffit cleans.

i use both the vikan stiff sill and vikan rectangle brush specifically for conny roofs/fascias etc.yes ok they are a tad heavy but better scrubbing power than the supalites especially if they are really minging IMO.

i use the vikan rectangle for glass conny roofs if they are a one off dirty clean or my normal supalite if they are a regular 8/12 weekly clean.

regards

dazmond
Title: Re: conny roof brush's
Post by: Londoner on March 20, 2011, 08:02:19 am: What he said
Title: Re: conny roof brush's
Post by: GB Window Cleaning on March 20, 2011, 09:22:08 am: thanks lads.

i feel more confident to give it some good hard scrubbing now, would you use the vikan sill stiff brush head for clear self cleaning type conny roofs also?

i dont do fascias external gutter and sofits at the min because it seems like it would be too much hard work using w.f.p?!?!

But ive seen "big red monkeys" telescopic presure washer and might get one in the future for this type of work?!?!

Thanks again, GB
Title: Re: conny roof brush's
Post by: dazmond on March 20, 2011, 03:19:11 pm: i wouldnt personally use the vikan stiff sill brush on "self cleaning" glass as there is a coating on them and id be a tad worried about damaging it.the vikan mono would be ok IMO.

ive got a 5L pressure sprayer from b&q.you can adjust the nozzle so it squirts a jet of water/tfr mix high into the air so you can direct it onto the roof without having to get up ladders to do it.

i could do with using an old pole and some hose for soffit cleans to get the mix exactly where i want it though.

dazmond
Title: Re: conny roof brush's
Post by: ian1972 on March 20, 2011, 03:31:55 pm: The vikan sill brushs are great for cony roofs gutter and cladding cleaning a lot better than the Gardiners and the xtream imagine there good on regular window cleaning but come on there is more bristles on a tooth brush they were made for maintenance cleans
Title: Re: conny roof brush's
Post by: GB Window Cleaning on March 20, 2011, 07:06:31 pm: thanks very much people

Daz, yeah thats what i thought about self cleaning conny roofs & windows i wouldnt trust the stiff vikan not to damage the coating layer!

Ive just put the stiff vikan on my 35 ft unger glass fiber pole tested for leaks and good to go! :)

Gonna use fairy or evans hard suface cleaner at a strong mix in my bucket. then using t-bar applicator and trad pole wet the plastic corigated conny roof up good.

Then leave to soak (if the suns not out, drying it too qucikly that is!) then use custys outdoor water tap connected to my w.f.p and blast it at a reasonbly high preasure but not too high as to damage the roof of course. ;D and scrub it

then finally wash down using pure water for a clear steakless finish! ;D I'll do some before and after pics too to show you all how it went!

hows that sound to you all?

any suggestions very welcome!

regards, GB
Title: Re: conny roof brush's
Post by: GB Window Cleaning on March 20, 2011, 09:54:16 pm: this sound okay people? ;D
Title: Re: conny roof brush's
Post by: Blue Frog Systems on March 21, 2011, 12:32:21 am: I use the red/green sill brush.... brilliant for the finals and alot more coverage for the pannels

Get a 5L garden sprayer from B&Q and you wont regret it.... hard surface cleaner / tfr / similar will eat away at the applicators.

Wouldnt be without my sill brush & 5L sprayer for connys now
Title: Re: conny roof brush's
Post by: GB Window Cleaning on March 21, 2011, 03:39:38 pm: @ bluefrog, thanks mate.
Title: Re: conny roof brush's
Post by: Londoner on March 21, 2011, 08:21:11 pm: Quote from: Blue Frog Systems on March 21, 2011, 12:32:21 am

Get a 5L garden sprayer from B&Q and you wont regret it.... hard surface cleaner / tfr / similar will eat away at the applicators.

Wouldnt be without my sill brush & 5L sprayer for connys now

Only watch your eyes if you are spraying tfr
Title: Re: conny roof brush's
Post by: Blue Frog Systems on March 21, 2011, 08:24:30 pm: Yeah.. dont forget protection

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Title: Re: conny roof brush's
Post by: dazmond on March 21, 2011, 08:24:44 pm: especially if its windy!!im thinking of getting some goggles vince!!!! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: conny roof brush's
Post by: GB Window Cleaning on March 21, 2011, 10:07:47 pm: thanks lads ;)