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UK General Cleaning Forum => General Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Blackadder on February 17, 2015, 09:19:24 am

Title: Moss removal
Post by: Blackadder on February 17, 2015, 09:19:24 am
I have another moss removal from a roof and have two questions if anyone can help?
1, I did the last by hand and it took a fair while for two of us, was wondering if there is a pressure washing device, spinning brush on wheels (seen something on you tube.
2, what is the best moss kill spray (customer says money no object)?
Thanks
Mark
Title: Re: Moss removal
Post by: BDCS on February 17, 2015, 11:03:49 am
http://www.mosmatic.co.uk/subcat.php?catid=2&cname=Roof%20Cleaners
Title: Re: Moss removal
Post by: Blackadder on February 17, 2015, 03:33:17 pm
http://www.mosmatic.co.uk/subcat.php?catid=2&cname=Roof%20Cleaners
do you or anyone you know use this bit of kit? Is it worth the investment?
Title: Re: Moss removal
Post by: BDCS on February 17, 2015, 04:28:31 pm
I can't be asked to clean roofs - prefer drains but there is someone on here with one but I can't remember who it was
Title: Re: Moss removal
Post by: Great Outdoors on February 17, 2015, 06:10:03 pm
1. I wouldn't waste money on mosmatic,  Basically it's a fsc, (no brushes) produces limited results nightmare to use safely .. use lance / turb,  I think Kevin had moss for sale

2. Lots of washes available all very similar, simple  websearch for roof coating suppliers and you will find them, As Roof coatings require a fungicidal wash to validate their guarantees.  Algoclear has been flogged to death on here.
Again I think Kevin is now a supplier  :-X
Title: Re: Moss removal
Post by: Blackadder on February 17, 2015, 07:35:31 pm
Thanks guys.
Title: Re: Moss removal
Post by: chris scott on February 17, 2015, 09:27:26 pm
I have a mosmatic roof cleaner …great on some roofs.
I use Algoclear there is nothing on the market as good/strong.
Don't get into roof coatings …the  product has a manufacturers guarantee not  the installation.
Title: Re: Moss removal
Post by: Great Outdoors on February 18, 2015, 12:24:08 pm
Yep, stay away from Roof coatings  they are all rubbish and only have a manufacturers 10 year guarantee  ;D
 
Title: Re: Moss removal
Post by: FRESHER on February 18, 2015, 04:13:48 pm
I am interested in doing my own roof, what results will using only Algoclear have on a roof or my block driveway.  I don't have any pressure washing equipment,,,,,,yet.
Title: Re: Moss removal
Post by: chris scott on February 18, 2015, 04:41:41 pm
Roof coatings have a 10 year manufacturers guarantee … it will never be the coating that fails.
It will be how or to what it was applied…leaving the contractor to sort it out.

Removing the large deposits of moss and using Algoclear will give great ,long lasting results.
Title: Re: Moss removal
Post by: Great Outdoors on February 18, 2015, 04:54:00 pm
Roof coatings have a 10 year manufacturers guarantee … it will never be the coating that fails.
It will be how or to what it was applied…leaving the contractor to sort it out.

Removing the large deposits of moss and using Algoclear will give great ,long lasting results.
tell that to the newbies.. Usual tosh  ::)roll
Title: Re: Moss removal
Post by: chris scott on February 18, 2015, 05:38:06 pm
Mike….What part don't you agree with?
I have a vacuum for sale that might interest you if you can afford it. It's in the "for sale section".
Title: Re: Moss removal
Post by: Great Outdoors on February 18, 2015, 07:01:32 pm
Mike….What part don't you agree with?
I have a vacuum for sale that might interest you if you can afford it. It's in the "for sale section".

Chris, I don't agree with the majority of the tripe you put on here
Title: Re: Moss removal
Post by: Kev Martin on February 18, 2015, 07:15:17 pm
Mike….What part don't you agree with?
I have a vacuum for sale that might interest you if you can afford it. It's in the "for sale section".

Chris, I don't agree with the majority of the tripe you put on here

Mike

Leave him alone he wants to Marry Me! Be my friend and he wants free legal help ;D ;D ;D

Kev

Title: Re: Moss removal
Post by: chris scott on February 18, 2015, 08:05:33 pm
Mike if you think Iso paint (or whoever) you are buying your roof "paint" from are going to come along and sort out a customers roof that has gone wrong, after 5/6 years. Then you are having a turkish.
It will be down to you as the contractor.
Title: Re: Moss removal
Post by: BDCS on February 18, 2015, 09:45:58 pm
The paint supplier that my painting contractor uses stands by the paint and its application but you have to abide by their system. The rep looks at the job, writes the Method statement and inspects the job at any stage he wishes. I've not done a roof but thats what happens when we do industrial cladding
Title: Re: Moss removal
Post by: Great Outdoors on February 19, 2015, 10:27:26 am
Mike if you think Iso paint (or whoever) you are buying your roof "paint" from are going to come along and sort out a customers roof that has gone wrong, after 5/6 years. Then you are having a turkish.
It will be down to you as the contractor.
i don't expect them to. We have roofs which have been coated over 7 years ago still look great,  Last week we cleaned a roof in prep for coating in a local village, 2 neighbours had their roofs coated by us over 4 yrs ago they still look great, that's the reason they choose us. So again usual spiel roof coatings don't last is more tripe, anyone looking at Algoclear should check out their website all most every image would fail bAsic working at heights regs sums it up for me. Now need to get on as on holiday next week, so no I cant afford your vac ffs  ::)roll
Title: Re: Moss removal
Post by: Great Outdoors on February 20, 2015, 07:11:12 am
(http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/1424415516_main-1.jpg)

There you go nice pic from your website  ::)roll

I think there may be a few issues here  ;D

Just to get you started;

!, One guy standing on top of velux ... er no fall protection what so ever ::)roll, generally speaking that can damage the frame..
2, On previous posts I asked you how you protect wash from entering storm drainage as its not allowed to , you replied 'if it runs into the guttering you have applied too much' ...er its overflowing the guttering  ::)roll
3, Not one ladder has any safety devices attached, ie in case you don't understand , no roof stand offs or base supports..

And the list goes on  ::)roll

If it helps I will add a pic a day from your site with constructive comments, just to help you out  :)
Title: Re: Moss removal
Post by: chris scott on February 20, 2015, 09:06:55 pm
Thanks for your constructive criticism…..but it's not my website !

Our setup…as you rightly said ladder stand offs ,handrails,scaffold coupled with work position ropes/ harness's,fall arrest system(and rescue). We also have the Facilities to recycle water if needed. Along with a waste carrier's licence to remove waste (moss) from the customers home.
(http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj111/airforceuk/IMG_1834_zpsmxaqokwe.jpg) (http://s270.photobucket.com/user/airforceuk/media/IMG_1834_zpsmxaqokwe.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Moss removal
Post by: Rob_Mac on February 20, 2015, 09:34:28 pm
Nothing changes Chris ;)

It has to be everyone else I guess?

Rob ;D
Title: Re: Moss removal
Post by: chris scott on February 20, 2015, 10:29:12 pm
Nothing changes Chris ;)

It has to be everyone else I guess?

Rob ;D
Sorry you have lost me…
Title: Re: Moss removal
Post by: chris scott on February 22, 2015, 05:00:42 pm
(http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/1424415516_main-1.jpg)

There you go nice pic from your website  ::)roll

I think there may be a few issues here  ;D

Just to get you started;

!, One guy standing on top of velux ... er no fall protection what so ever ::)roll, generally speaking that can damage the frame..
2, On previous posts I asked you how you protect wash from entering storm drainage as its not allowed to , you replied 'if it runs into the guttering you have applied too much' ...er its overflowing the guttering  ::)roll
3, Not one ladder has any safety devices attached, ie in case you don't understand , no roof stand offs or base supports..

And the list goes on  ::)roll

If it helps I will add a pic a day from your site with constructive comments, just to help you out  :)
I am still laughing about this…Mike you have made my day!
Title: Re: Moss removal
Post by: Great Outdoors on February 22, 2015, 05:12:43 pm
(http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/1424415516_main-1.jpg)

There you go nice pic from your website  ::)roll

I think there may be a few issues here  ;D

Just to get you started;

!, One guy standing on top of velux ... er no fall protection what so ever ::)roll, generally speaking that can damage the frame..
2, On previous posts I asked you how you protect wash from entering storm drainage as its not allowed to , you replied 'if it runs into the guttering you have applied too much' ...er its overflowing the guttering  ::)roll
3, Not one ladder has any safety devices attached, ie in case you don't understand , no roof stand offs or base supports..

And the list goes on  ::)roll

If it helps I will add a pic a day from your site with constructive comments, just to help you out  :)
I am still laughing about this…Mike you have made my day!

looks like your daily set up  ;D Seriously as you don't own the site have a word  ;)
Title: Re: Moss removal
Post by: chris scott on February 22, 2015, 06:13:58 pm
If this is how other roof cleaners operate…..it's better for my/our business's.  ;D  It makes even me look professional!
Title: Re: Moss removal
Post by: BDCS on February 22, 2015, 11:17:21 pm
I've been scared to post in this thread because the racist side of me read the title wrong  ;D