[davetherave]

does anybody know much about cleaning conservatory roofs? i was considering leaving trad window cleaning behind and going into driveway cleaning and i wanted to know if it is possible to do a good job on conservatory roofs with a pressure washer because if it is then this is another service i could offer my customers. 

I realise using a wfp on a conservatory roof would probably be the better option but forking the cash out for a wfp and pressure cleaner would probably break my bank account.

Any advice would be helpful

[Ian W]

My neighbour does his with a pressure washer and it seems to come up ok. I tried it once, but I thought it was a lot of effort for the result. I do mine with a pole and squeegee now.

[davetherave]

ian w i did a conservatory roof recently with a pole and squeegee and it almost killed me, it was such hard work! lol

it surely cant be harder with a pressure washer?

[Ian W]

  - I meant that it didn't seem any cleaner than mine for the time it took. What sleeve did you use? I am going to try a porcupine or even a brush next time - it did seem like I had a hard time with the algae that had formed using a standard sleeve.

[davetherave]

yeah i used a standard unger sleeve.

[craig jwc]

Just be careful using a pressure washer on the con roof.
You'll find leaks appearing if your not careful

[edd]

check your insurance co you might not be covered to use a pressure washer
i personally find that its a lot of mess especially if its windy and some nieghbours
get ped off with all the spray especially if they`ve just paid to have windows cleaned
or washed the car

And also it can cause leaks that were not there before so be carefull cause we now

[drew86]

My mate installs conservatorys and he reckons pressure washing is a no no. This would probably invalidate any guarantee as pressure washing damages the seals.
Drew.

[davetherave]

yeah i have heard that pressure washing a conservatory roof can cause damage to them. Looks like i wont be offering that service after all. 

[Ian W]

Glad I didn't carry on with the pressure washer then!