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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: sunshine windies on October 25, 2011, 09:18:01 pm

Title: self cleaning conny roofs
Post by: sunshine windies on October 25, 2011, 09:18:01 pm

been asked to clean one , is it just a case of standard WFP'ing it?
Custy reckons it has some dodgy film/chemical built into it to self clean?

cheers

Title: Re: self cleaning conny roofs
Post by: richard jagger on October 25, 2011, 09:22:06 pm

Yes but it has no effect on cleaning wfp>The film absorbs light and heat to brake down any bio degradable material on the service so the rain cane wash it away but this does not work.

Title: Re: self cleaning conny roofs
Post by: sunshine windies on October 25, 2011, 09:24:26 pm

Will WFP work then?

Title: Re: self cleaning conny roofs
Post by: steven ainger on October 25, 2011, 09:26:04 pm

Yep

Title: Re: self cleaning conny roofs
Post by: sunshine windies on October 25, 2011, 09:35:08 pm

Lovely job
cheers fellas

Title: Re: self cleaning conny roofs
Post by: RO-Sheen on October 25, 2011, 09:35:58 pm

Yes, but I never use TFR on the self cleaning glass. it might be ok to do so but I just never take the risk. easy to clean without.

Title: Re: self cleaning conny roofs
Post by: AS Window Cleaning on October 25, 2011, 09:37:08 pm

some custys have new patio doors with this on. apparently not supposed to use chemicals on it. but wfp fine. the idea of self cleaning glass is good, but needs brushing when wet still to remove dirt property. thats where we come in.  :)

Title: Re: self cleaning conny roofs
Post by: Llaaww on October 25, 2011, 09:42:42 pm

I always tell them that self cleaning glass means that they need to clean it themselves.

I charge extra for self cleaning glass.

Title: Re: self cleaning conny roofs
Post by: Pure Glass on October 25, 2011, 10:43:18 pm

Did one exactly the same on Monday

Just used pure, no chemical-came up a treat. Steep pitch but under trees. Lasted 4 yrs until I cleaned it, not in bad nick though

Title: Re: self cleaning conny roofs
Post by: richard jagger on October 25, 2011, 11:22:30 pm

The self cleaning glass was never made for the self cleaning advantage but retain heat some clever marketing doff though it would work in theory.\The fellows who sell do not make a big deals of this advantage.

Title: Re: self cleaning conny roofs
Post by: spudd on October 25, 2011, 11:31:05 pm

Self clean roofs scratch VERY easyerly so be warned, the film on the roof isit very forgiving so make sure you brush is grit free mate...

Title: Re: self cleaning conny roofs
Post by: GB Window Cleaning on October 26, 2011, 07:35:44 am

on these roofs and plastic (polyuerothane) roofs dont use the stiff mono brush either! they can also scratch apperently

Title: Re: self cleaning conny roofs
Post by: Paul T on October 26, 2011, 05:21:50 pm

How can you tell if it's self cleaning glass

Title: Re: self cleaning conny roofs
Post by: lee_dewing on October 26, 2011, 08:02:07 pm

hasn't self cleaning glass got a slight tint (blue?)