Keeping your flat roof debris free
Autumn is here; the leaves are turning deep reds and russets; the evenings and mornings are becoming colder and darker. And all you want to do now it think about cleaning your flat roof!
Its funny how cleaning a flat roof isn’t at the top of everyone’s DIY list. However it’s important to get your flat roof ready for winter and to keep it in top condition. We suggest that your flat roof is cleaned every year to two years to prevent the build up of dirt and debris.
What’s more, autumn is the perfect time of year to clean your flat roof. Falling leaves are to land somewhere, it’ll be best if they don’t spend the whole winter rotting away on your flat roof.
How to clean your flat roof
Before doing any cleaning, ensure you brush off any fallen leaves and debris. Stagnant water after a rainfall could possibly cause moss and algae to grow on your flat roof, it’s super important to remove it.
A pressure washer
A pressure washer is an extremely effective method of cleaning your flat roof; at about 2.4 gallons of water per minute a gasoline power pressure should remove moss and algae with ease. An added bonus, because no chemicals are used, it is environmentally friendly.
Chlorine
Chlorine based washes are also extremely effective. A chlorine solution is much quicker than using a pressure washer so because of this less time will be spent on top of your flat roof cleaning it so less wear and tear. Nonetheless, chlorine can be dangerous to a few people, creatures and plants, so you should be extra careful if you choose this method.
Sodium hydroxide
On the other hand, sodium hydroxide is similarly as powerful as chlorine, but requires more intensive rinsing. But please be aware if you use it too concentrated it could possible cause irreversible damage, so again extreme care must be taken.
If DIY is not for you…
In the event that you are uncertain about how to approach cleaning your flat roof, you will be able to call in a professional cleaning company.
Why not opt for a maintenance-free flat roof
High-Tech Membrane Roofing Ltd specialise in the installation of maintenance-free, PVC single ply flat roofs throughout Essex and further afield. We use the market leading products to ensure our flat roofs offer full projection against extreme temperatures and are 100% watertight; they are also unaffected by contraction and expansion.
Want peace of mind
Our flat roofs come with a LIFETIME guarantee which means just that!
So if your flat roof is no longer strong or reliable as it once was, give us a call at High-Tech Membrane Roofing Ltd. We are extremely proud to be installing the market leading roofing systems.
