FAQS! 1. How long does the job take? - Anywhere from 1-2 days for a standard 3 bed semi, roughly 80m2. With experience you can comfortably get one done in a day. 2. What are you spraying on the roof and how does it work? - DDAC Biocide from GKPRO. It destroys the biofilm and organic matter on the roof that's left behind and hiding in the gaps, the roof will self cleanse over the next year, anything left on their will be dead and come away with the weather cycles. Tiles will lighten in colour and the roof will be protected and growth free for a much longer time than other methods. Here's a snippet from a suppliers website " Simply apply and let mother nature do the work. You’ll notice dramatic results within 14 days, with the full process lasting for several months. The longevity of the clean will be far greater than that obtained from power washing or bleach." 3. Insurance, training etc. - You do not need training however it can be recommended, PASMA for scaffolding building also can help a lot. Insurance again isn't required but for good work practise and protecting yourself and the homeowner just incase... highly recommended. 4. Why disconnect the downpipes? - There is conflicting information about whether it's needed or not, but i'd rather not risk polluting anything so for the sake of 5 minutes to take them off, it's worth it in my opinion. 5. Where do you buy the equipment? - you can get roof scraper sets from Flexi scraper, spinaclean & some other sites. I buy my hoses, poles, fittings etc from Window cleaning warehouse (10% off code in description) I get my safety equipment from Arco, remember ABEK1 filters in the respirator. Scaffolding is hired from S.A.B Supply (4m platform height) & finally the Biocide from GKPRO (10% off code in description) 6. Why do you not pressure wash roofs? - I'll never say never, I have one coming up, I have nothing against it however the risk outweighs the reward for me. When done correctly it is a perfectly great way to get it clean. I find 95% of customers ask specifically for no pressure washing so it suits me well. It's a typical case of cowboy contractors giving it a bad name and ruining peoples properties to be honest. 7. Anything specific to look out for? - Flat slate tiles. Very high chance if built pre 2000's that they will be asbestos. Always worth a check, if its cement fibre it's fine but obviously asbestos is a no go unless you really know what you are doing. There's easier money to be made out there so I don't take those jobs on even though I know how to do it. 8. White spots, yellow spots left on the roof? - Lichen, this will degrade over time after the chemical treatment, white lichen will take many months, yellow will be gone in weeks along with the remaining moss. Only way to really get rid of lichen instantly and efficiently is pressure washing / steam cleaning. Hope you enjoy the video, if anyone is wondering anything just ask and i'll answer. Have a great weekend!
Hi, just done my own roof last week, waiting for a cloudy day to apply chem,followed your channel for some time, way to go saved myself a small fortune Thanks.
Really awesome to see you focus on PPE so much. I'm a plumber, I see so many people try to be tough and skip out on stuff like gloves, respirators, hearing protection, etc. I've taken the mindset that professionals choose to wear PPE because it's the proper way to conduct your service and not just because the boss says so.
I don't understand the PPE averse people, it's literally less than £2 for a pair of safety glasses. Are people saying their eyesight is worth less than that? Same with gloves and respirators.
@@orbtastic I think it's a two part thing. When you are young you tend to think you're invincible. Coupled with that, people feel silly wearing PPE and don't want to be ridiculed. I'm tough, I'm a man, no PPE for me! Until they are in their 50s, knees are shot for not wearing knee pads, tinnitus from not wearing defenders, maybe if they are lucky nothing has ever hit them in the eye and they've never stood on a nail or dropped something heavy on their toes.
@@Paul-XCIV2 I think you’re right. I’ve worked in construction since I was 16 so PPE has always been a factor but I’m constantly amazed by apparently professional people eschewing PPE on RUclips videos. One guy was using some really caustic stuff to blast paving and was wearing shorts, tshirt and didn’t even have shades on. Loads of people were pointing out how daft he was being. I don’t even mow the lawn without boots, eye protection and gloves.
I love your videos. I have no desire to go into the exterior cleaning business so I'm not really sure how you popped up in my recommended videos, but you are so inspiring so I'm glad it happened. I hope to start my own business in the next few years doing computer repair and I love when you talk about how your mind has to work as a business owner, but your other videos are wonderful too. Thanks for starting this channel, Sid!
Lovely to watch people who care about what they are doing, do their work. It is always an excellent job and good to watch. Love to learn from them as well. Just for the joy of it. Not a roof cleaner myself but love to see a job well done.
Excellent video mate as usual 🤩👍🏼 Downpipe solution in this instance is to attach a temporary downpipe (looks like a peperami sleeve!) which leads to a bucket. They come in various lengths and you can pick them up cheap on eBay. Very handy to have in your van
Very methodical way of preparing your equipment for the job ahead.. Love customers who helps out !! You should set up a Just Giving Page for your next Haircut Lol Great video Sid 👍
yeah man it pays off, nice just being able to crack on once youve got going instead of having to stop and sort equipment out :D hahah yeah its needed mate xDDD
I wondered if you bring a full tool kit to your jobs when I saw the new scraper blade being made. It was cool of the owner to make you a scraper blade. 😁
Hi Sid great video. Can I ask why the downpipes have to be disconnected or blocked, is there an issue with biocide going through them? And what do you do with it after you caught it in a bucket? Thanks
Silly question why not use a pump controller back pack set up instead of the dosa tron and where do you get rid of the biocide run off thanks in advance
Hi, Sid! Thanks for the mini seminar on how you perform your job. It certainly answered many of my questions. However, I am so fearful of heights that when I see you on a high roof, I instinctively reach for a parachute!
I noticed that most roofs have concrete tiles there. Here where I live the majority are made from pottery some even glazed. And if really fancy real slate. (The later is very costly here)
Great videos a true professional, the thing is though you never know who you are getting without a recommendation! Would you use the same technique with 1960s clay tiles (ex council) without roofing felt.
cheers ron and definitely the same method. It's perfect for it. the water pressure with the chemical is no more than rain so no leaks to worry about or damage!
Hello! Not sure if this is a stupid question but I'm having trouble finding the answers online. What's the best way of identifying asbestos tiles? Is it just a look or type of tile? Any help is much appreciated
Flat thin tiles, usually look like slate, up close you’ll notice a rough texture to them, could be fiver cement could be asbestos, only way to know for sure is to get a sample sent off :)
Just curious, is there a light weight vibrator you can put on top of the scrubber brush or on the pole at the brushing end to make the vibration do the work instead of pure muscle power?
Hi👋 free suggestion : I used to use an old fire hose (for the dirty water from gutter) and a couple of rubber bands with a hook to keep it in place and not spoil the house .. best regards Peter
gravel, dirt, anywhere that's not frequented by pets or plants, ther's usually like a few litres at most of diluted dirty bio. If they have a bad driveway etc you can chuck it in a watering can and drizzle it over it and get rid of it that way + give the customer a bit of a freebie (:
This is really helpful Sid. I'm maybe getting into the roof cleaning side of things for my business, and I could not for hell, or high water find anyone saying about what they do with the run off as I know you can't put it down the drain. My only other question is this. If you've used a towel or something to block of a pipe, you can't disconnect. What do you then do with said towel? Is it a put it in the bin job, or can it go in the washing machine for another use? I have been watching your channel for a few months now, and i always learn something new. So thank you, Sid, for all you do for your customers and us Internet folk 👍
its called a dosatron with a built in chemical tank. It runs via water pressure and injects the perfect amount of chemical into the waterstream as it flows through meaning you are going to be doing the best and most even job. I bought it from GKPRO.CO.UK, awesome bit of kit
Try rutland pumps for blades sid, was up there last week and found 3 blades i didnt have, they even had the blades for the ridgetiles which i hadnt seen anywhere, 15 quid ea
Hello, lot learned from your videos... what brush do you use for soft wash of roof... want to take renegade facelift paired with that and freeman blades... love your vids... greeting from croatia
Just seen your video for first time - I use similar method using Wolf Garten extending 4m handle and multi tool fixing Wolf scrapers such as hoes and brushes.
Well done Sid like the man made blade you know I like that stuff. A good video would be setting up the tower at real time a how to and what to look for and check when doing it
@@completeexteriorcleaningse750 that's a great suggestion. Was wondering about slopes on paths etc? That would be a cracking video @partridgeexteriorcleaning thanks
Can I ask a daft question? Why wouldn’t you just climb to the top of the roof with a safety harness and use a pressure washer to blast away all the crud then wash over with anti fungicidal stuff?
Roof looks good, another great video. Just wondering, having the moss removed does it make the tiles weak and then prone to leaks. Or is that an old wives tale. 🤣
old wives tale :D its the moss that will be making them weak :D it really destroys the concrete and forced its way through the edged making them crack and shift
How long does the biocide treatment last for? On the North Kent coast been quoted £350 per side for just cleaning moss on a 2 bed semi. Less than keen to pay that kind of money to rescrape every year!
Just a preventative, it takes a lot of weight on these jobs so few people recommended it as it hurts pretty bad sometimes. Seemed like it helped out to be honest! probably have a lil bit of carpal tunnel cheers mate!
Hi sid loving the content. can I ask where you got the wire brush attachment from? And what are your thoughts on broken ties did a roof today soooooo mossy I uncovered 6 broken ties had to break the bad news to the customer it was very awkward just wondered if you have Experience this and how you would deal with it ?thanks
Hi Adrian, thanks a lot mate. I got it from the Flexi scraper store but there’s better ones out there, it’s good for ridge tiles but not much else :D That’s unfortunate bud, honestly on the really bad roofs I always pre warn them. I don’t offer repairs but get friendly with local handy men that can do will just point the customer in their direction if there’s issues
Thank you for taking the time out to answer my questions you must be sooooo busy with RUclips and your work but it’s all going to pay off for you 👍🏽 can’t wait for the next one all the best.
Sid have you ever had to use one of those kitchen sink attachments that you can put a garden hose that then goes to the pressure washer? if so can you recommend one that works..Thanks Sid.
You would think ppl that live in attached homes would come together and split the cost for you to do the whole roof in one go. Are there no asphalt roofs in the uk?
You are correct in disconnecting the rainwater pipe. Rainwater goes to be treated differently than sink and toilet water so they are kept separate. No chemicals should go down the rainwater system. Even bleach shouldn't be used to clean a house roof without you first disconnect the rainwater pipe like you do.
Great video keeping it real as always Sid! 👌 Can I ask - did you need any kind of thread adapter for that wire brush? Just wondering if I was in squeeze or get asked to do little moss removal add on whilst I'm on a job - if one would go straight onto one of my unger poles ?? Thanks in advance mate 👍
Hi mate am not sure I'm getting your videos says am still subscribed jad my Facebook hacked last wk but dont seemed to of affected anything so jave you put video on lately
FAQS!
1. How long does the job take?
- Anywhere from 1-2 days for a standard 3 bed semi, roughly 80m2. With experience you can comfortably get one done in a day.
2. What are you spraying on the roof and how does it work?
- DDAC Biocide from GKPRO. It destroys the biofilm and organic matter on the roof that's left behind and hiding in the gaps, the roof will self cleanse over the next year, anything left on their will be dead and come away with the weather cycles. Tiles will lighten in colour and the roof will be protected and growth free for a much longer time than other methods. Here's a snippet from a suppliers website " Simply apply and let mother nature do the work. You’ll notice dramatic results within 14 days, with the full process lasting for several months. The longevity of the clean will be far greater than that obtained from power washing or bleach."
3. Insurance, training etc.
- You do not need training however it can be recommended, PASMA for scaffolding building also can help a lot.
Insurance again isn't required but for good work practise and protecting yourself and the homeowner just incase... highly recommended.
4. Why disconnect the downpipes?
- There is conflicting information about whether it's needed or not, but i'd rather not risk polluting anything so for the sake of 5 minutes to take them off, it's worth it in my opinion.
5. Where do you buy the equipment?
- you can get roof scraper sets from Flexi scraper, spinaclean & some other sites. I buy my hoses, poles, fittings etc from Window cleaning warehouse (10% off code in description)
I get my safety equipment from Arco, remember ABEK1 filters in the respirator. Scaffolding is hired from S.A.B Supply (4m platform height) & finally the Biocide from GKPRO (10% off code in description)
6. Why do you not pressure wash roofs?
- I'll never say never, I have one coming up, I have nothing against it however the risk outweighs the reward for me. When done correctly it is a perfectly great way to get it clean. I find 95% of customers ask specifically for no pressure washing so it suits me well. It's a typical case of cowboy contractors giving it a bad name and ruining peoples properties to be honest.
7. Anything specific to look out for?
- Flat slate tiles. Very high chance if built pre 2000's that they will be asbestos. Always worth a check, if its cement fibre it's fine but obviously asbestos is a no go unless you really know what you are doing. There's easier money to be made out there so I don't take those jobs on even though I know how to do it.
8. White spots, yellow spots left on the roof?
- Lichen, this will degrade over time after the chemical treatment, white lichen will take many months, yellow will be gone in weeks along with the remaining moss. Only way to really get rid of lichen instantly and efficiently is pressure washing / steam cleaning.
Hope you enjoy the video, if anyone is wondering anything just ask and i'll answer. Have a great weekend!
Wow.. have a good weekend 🥐☕
@@LylaZeus You too Lyla, thanks for stopping by!
Where did you get that wire brush from sid?
Hi, just done my own roof last week, waiting for a cloudy day to apply chem,followed your channel for some time, way to go saved myself a small fortune Thanks.
Thank you for this info. Super useful.
The roof guru, great Information for everyone mate. That self made blade was quality
Cheers mate :D
What are you using to pump the biocide through your pole?
Really awesome to see you focus on PPE so much. I'm a plumber, I see so many people try to be tough and skip out on stuff like gloves, respirators, hearing protection, etc. I've taken the mindset that professionals choose to wear PPE because it's the proper way to conduct your service and not just because the boss says so.
thank you nick, yeah i had someone call me a pussy once :D I was like id rather be called that than not be able to breathe when im 50!
People who skimp on PPE when they are young come to regret it in their 50s.
I don't understand the PPE averse people, it's literally less than £2 for a pair of safety glasses. Are people saying their eyesight is worth less than that? Same with gloves and respirators.
@@orbtastic I think it's a two part thing. When you are young you tend to think you're invincible. Coupled with that, people feel silly wearing PPE and don't want to be ridiculed. I'm tough, I'm a man, no PPE for me! Until they are in their 50s, knees are shot for not wearing knee pads, tinnitus from not wearing defenders, maybe if they are lucky nothing has ever hit them in the eye and they've never stood on a nail or dropped something heavy on their toes.
@@Paul-XCIV2 I think you’re right. I’ve worked in construction since I was 16 so PPE has always been a factor but I’m constantly amazed by apparently professional people eschewing PPE on RUclips videos. One guy was using some really caustic stuff to blast paving and was wearing shorts, tshirt and didn’t even have shades on. Loads of people were pointing out how daft he was being. I don’t even mow the lawn without boots, eye protection and gloves.
I love your videos. I have no desire to go into the exterior cleaning business so I'm not really sure how you popped up in my recommended videos, but you are so inspiring so I'm glad it happened. I hope to start my own business in the next few years doing computer repair and I love when you talk about how your mind has to work as a business owner, but your other videos are wonderful too. Thanks for starting this channel, Sid!
Awesome! Thank you! And best of luck to you, it's a scary leap but you won't regret it!
Sounds like a great customer, helping you out and offering a beer!
Definitely!
It's great that you were able to make a scraper on site. Another excellent job, Sid!
Another great outcome. Lovely that the customer helped and gave you a beer. Good customers must make all the difference. 🤩
You got that right! He was a legend ;D
Lovely to watch people who care about what they are doing, do their work. It is always an excellent job and good to watch. Love to learn from them as well. Just for the joy of it. Not a roof cleaner myself but love to see a job well done.
Everytime I watch these vids m8....I always learn something new....not only Awsome vids being made but a teacher too..Well done m8
Thank you. Appreciated the knowledgeable customer helping out. Looked nice and that was good to think ahead of a residue to pick up.
yeah he was one of the good ones!
I can only imagine that the pole becomes heavy in your hands after just a few minutes of holding it! Thank you so much for all your hard work.
Excellent video mate as usual 🤩👍🏼
Downpipe solution in this instance is to attach a temporary downpipe (looks like a peperami sleeve!) which leads to a bucket.
They come in various lengths and you can pick them up cheap on eBay.
Very handy to have in your van
Very methodical way of preparing your equipment for the job ahead..
Love customers who helps out !!
You should set up a Just Giving Page for your next Haircut Lol
Great video Sid 👍
yeah man it pays off, nice just being able to crack on once youve got going instead of having to stop and sort equipment out :D hahah yeah its needed mate xDDD
Keep following this guy hes agood at his jobhe has morals and his passion for it is out of the world well done mate 👍👏
thanks alun!
I wondered if you bring a full tool kit to your jobs when I saw the new scraper blade being made. It was cool of the owner to make you a scraper blade. 😁
Yeah he was a really nice guy, gave me a few beers to help me stay hydrated (;
Great Job! Thanks for explaining what you're doing. I always enjoy your videos, keep up the good work and stay safe.
Thank you sharon! appreciate you stopping by!
Have to say I learn stuff in every video you put up.. thanks again Sid..
Glad to hear it!! thank you for watching as always!
Another beautiful job Sid!😊
Hi Sid great video.
Can I ask why the downpipes have to be disconnected or blocked, is there an issue with biocide going through them? And what do you do with it after you caught it in a bucket? Thanks
Very ingenious to fashion your own tile scraper blade, and it should last a long time hopefully. You're a pro for sure Sid. Cheers!
Cheers kevin! was up there struggling away and just thought what am i doing this guy has a garage full of power tools :D
Thanks for this gutter idea i was looking for ways to softwash without killing my plants as gutter pipes go into garden soil. 🙂🙂
Thanks for the insight! Great video, beer was well needed and deserved!
cheers bro!
Never have I been so informed on roof cleaning great job pal
Awesome thanks G, glad to help!
Love watching your videos. I live in California USA and I can't remember seeing anyone cleaning their windows!
A great teaching vid Sid. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
Glad it was helpful!
Hi Sid, the top tiles look like Marley Ludlow or Ludlow plus, I made a blade myself for those tiles, I can make you one if you like, cheers Rob
yeah they are marley double romans I think, yeah mate if you do just let me know and ill send you some ££!
Silly question why not use a pump controller back pack set up instead of the dosa tron and where do you get rid of the biocide run off thanks in advance
You are so good at what you do!! Fantastic job once again Sid. Bravo! 👏🏻⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Thank you denise! thanks for watching
Hi, Sid! Thanks for the mini seminar on how you perform your job. It certainly answered many of my questions. However, I am so fearful of heights that when I see you on a high roof, I instinctively reach for a parachute!
:D thanks lex! haha you should see what i was up to before i used the scaffolding! that used to get my nervous thinking about it xD
You can take that nylon template for the scraper blade and use it to have another one made out of steel or alloy
yeah definitely!
I noticed that most roofs have concrete tiles there. Here where I live the majority are made from pottery some even glazed. And if really fancy real slate. (The later is very costly here)
yes natural state is veryyy pricey, looks great and lasts forever though
Another great job. I'm now a Partridge addict!
Another great video again! Well done 😄 xx
Thank you!!! xx
You deserve a beer working in the heat👍👍👍
I did!! :d
Hi can you apply the biocide with an xjet on low pressure ? And then brush in ? Thanks
Excellent work and a well put together video. Cheers.
Thanks mate :D
Great videos a true professional, the thing is though you never know who you are getting without a recommendation! Would you use the same technique with 1960s clay tiles (ex council) without roofing felt.
cheers ron and definitely the same method. It's perfect for it. the water pressure with the chemical is no more than rain so no leaks to worry about or damage!
As always fun to watch. Patiently waiting for the next one❤
Spot on again mate and it was boss the way you explain everything top marks
Much appreciated wayne, cheers
Great video. Very informative and I always enjoy the roof scraping and washing 💖💖
Hi sid, really enjoyed this video, also thanks for pinning the FAQS in the comments, jobs a good un 👍
No problem 👍 thanks a lot russ
Great job again👍👍, how did you find doing the full job with the wire brush? Looks like it done just as good a job.
Cheers bud! It’s just slower, it’s ideal for fine details really, just takes ages doing the full roof with it :D
Love watching your work!
Thank you so much!
Would a drain chain help in a situations like this. Just have it direct the coalition in to the bucket?
Hello!
Not sure if this is a stupid question but I'm having trouble finding the answers online. What's the best way of identifying asbestos tiles? Is it just a look or type of tile? Any help is much appreciated
Flat thin tiles, usually look like slate, up close you’ll notice a rough texture to them, could be fiver cement could be asbestos, only way to know for sure is to get a sample sent off :)
@@PartridgeExteriorCleaning That's great, thanks for the reply!
Just curious, is there a light weight vibrator you can put on top of the scrubber brush or on the pole at the brushing end to make the vibration do the work instead of pure muscle power?
Hi👋 free suggestion : I used to use an old fire hose (for the dirty water from gutter) and a couple of rubber bands with a hook to keep it in place and not spoil the house .. best regards Peter
And a great video by the way. I know where I am coming when I need training to start doing roof cleans of my own 😉😉
:D any time mate
@@PartridgeExteriorCleaning nice mate. 👌 we can get a collaboration video going
Hi Sid, great video ! What size scaffold tower did you use in this video ? Thanks
Great detail in the video. Much appreciated Sid.
thanks brother!
is the scaffold tower 4m platform and 6m working heights or higher please?
What do you do with the bio you catch in the bucket if you can't put it down the drain ??
gravel, dirt, anywhere that's not frequented by pets or plants, ther's usually like a few litres at most of diluted dirty bio. If they have a bad driveway etc you can chuck it in a watering can and drizzle it over it and get rid of it that way + give the customer a bit of a freebie (:
@@PartridgeExteriorCleaning smart thinking. 👌
This is really helpful Sid. I'm maybe getting into the roof cleaning side of things for my business, and I could not for hell, or high water find anyone saying about what they do with the run off as I know you can't put it down the drain.
My only other question is this. If you've used a towel or something to block of a pipe, you can't disconnect. What do you then do with said towel? Is it a put it in the bin job, or can it go in the washing machine for another use?
I have been watching your channel for a few months now, and i always learn something new. So thank you, Sid, for all you do for your customers and us Internet folk 👍
Hi, do you recommend applying biocide with a brush or a spray nozzle? Thanks
Can you recommend a poll and a flat tile scraper. Thanks👍👍
freeman's flexi scraper or spinaclean's roof scraper. the flat blade will come as standard with them (:
Thank you
Could you elaborate on what’s in that black box and how it works ? Did you buy it or build it? Thanks.
its called a dosatron with a built in chemical tank. It runs via water pressure and injects the perfect amount of chemical into the waterstream as it flows through meaning you are going to be doing the best and most even job. I bought it from GKPRO.CO.UK, awesome bit of kit
Try rutland pumps for blades sid, was up there last week and found 3 blades i didnt have, they even had the blades for the ridgetiles which i hadnt seen anywhere, 15 quid ea
oh nice to be honest I forgot they even did them!
Nice Video, What do you do with the bucket full of run off from the downpipes?
Hi, what brush head do you use to apply the biocide onto the roof? Thanks
Brilliant work and thanks for sharing this with us take care
Thank you! Cheers hayden!
@@PartridgeExteriorCleaning You’re welcome Sid 👍🏻
Hello, lot learned from your videos... what brush do you use for soft wash of roof... want to take renegade facelift paired with that and freeman blades... love your vids... greeting from croatia
Sid. Where did you get the wire brush from (1.15)? Need one of those. Does it come with the euro thread attachment, or is that an extra?
Flexi scraper site mate, and nah it screws onto a euro thread with a bit of force though
Do you work in Stevenage my roof tiles and some on front of house please
What is the size of the scaffold tower you are using in this video?
how much does it cost to clean a 3 bed semi?
Just seen your video for first time - I use similar method using Wolf Garten extending 4m handle and multi tool fixing Wolf scrapers such as hoes and brushes.
Well done Sid like the man made blade you know I like that stuff.
A good video would be setting up the tower at real time a how to and what to look for and check when doing it
you know what mate i was going to on this job, but i keep getting customers coming to help set up :D Next one i'll defo do it
@@PartridgeExteriorCleaning I think it will add massive value and help people set it up right to be safe
@@completeexteriorcleaningse750 that's a great suggestion.
Was wondering about slopes on paths etc? That would be a cracking video @partridgeexteriorcleaning thanks
@@paudielyons3918 cheers buddy I do get good ideas that's it till 2022 for good ideas from me I'm all out LOL
Can I ask a daft question? Why wouldn’t you just climb to the top of the roof with a safety harness and use a pressure washer to blast away all the crud then wash over with anti fungicidal stuff?
What size scaffolding is that I got my first job next week and not sure what size I would need to hire
4m platform height, 6m working height
Roof looks good, another great video.
Just wondering, having the moss removed does it make the tiles weak and then prone to leaks. Or is that an old wives tale. 🤣
old wives tale :D its the moss that will be making them weak :D it really destroys the concrete and forced its way through the edged making them crack and shift
That's why I'd never pressure wash mine. Seen it done locally and the tiles end up looking faded and naff.
Hi heres a Tip if you dont have a Blade for a Tile get a bit of carboard box cut out the shape of the tile and get one made up 👍👍
How long does the biocide treatment last for? On the North Kent coast been quoted £350 per side for just cleaning moss on a 2 bed semi. Less than keen to pay that kind of money to rescrape every year!
Love the videos. You injured on that right wrist or fighting a bit of carpal tunnel?
Just a preventative, it takes a lot of weight on these jobs so few people recommended it as it hurts pretty bad sometimes. Seemed like it helped out to be honest! probably have a lil bit of carpal tunnel
cheers mate!
I have braces that I wear when I sleep. It helps with the carpal tunnel.
How or where do you dispose of the used chemicals that you take away from your jobs?
Hi sid loving the content. can I ask where you got the wire brush attachment from? And what are your thoughts on broken ties did a roof today soooooo mossy I uncovered 6 broken ties had to break the bad news to the customer it was very awkward just wondered if you have Experience this and how you would deal with it ?thanks
Hi Adrian, thanks a lot mate. I got it from the Flexi scraper store but there’s better ones out there, it’s good for ridge tiles but not much else :D
That’s unfortunate bud, honestly on the really bad roofs I always pre warn them. I don’t offer repairs but get friendly with local handy men that can do will just point the customer in their direction if there’s issues
Thank you for taking the time out to answer my questions you must be sooooo busy with RUclips and your work but it’s all going to pay off for you 👍🏽 can’t wait for the next one all the best.
Great video sid, can you buy the tile scrapers individually?
Nice one mate! yes you can bud, there's loads of different ones, i tend to buy when I need them.
Great vid mate, well done.
thanks buddy!
Sid have you ever had to use one of those kitchen sink attachments that you can put a garden hose that then goes to the pressure washer? if so can you recommend one that works..Thanks Sid.
Mixer tap connector! they are decent just put a towel over it as it will leak :D
@@PartridgeExteriorCleaning Thanks Sid......have a great Thursday.
Love it so satisfying to watch
Well done pal, great job! How long did that take you?
What is Biside?
I remember watching someone clean a roof like that with a wallpaper scrapper, wire brush and a leaf blower
:D we all start somewhere :D
u should come do my house. Awesome job dude!
Would love to :D
Is the use of sodium hypochlorite not allowed? In America, SH would kill all of that and come off easily.
Am in Aylesbury, wish you were closer to do my roof 🙁
You would think ppl that live in attached homes would come together and split the cost for you to do the whole roof in one go. Are there no asphalt roofs in the uk?
It does sometimes happen :D and noo not really, I think it's too damp here
Asphalt is used on top decks of multi storey car parks in the UK. Not often used in residential.
You are correct in disconnecting the rainwater pipe. Rainwater goes to be treated differently than sink and toilet water so they are kept separate. No chemicals should go down the rainwater system. Even bleach shouldn't be used to clean a house roof without you first disconnect the rainwater pipe like you do.
How long is that pole mate?
The renegade, silver/red one is 30ft, the black one is 40ft
Yes was the renegade one, Cheers mate 👍🏻
We don't have many tile roofs over here.
yeah it's a European thing for sure :D
Great video keeping it real as always Sid! 👌 Can I ask - did you need any kind of thread adapter for that wire brush?
Just wondering if I was in squeeze or get asked to do little moss removal add on whilst I'm on a job - if one would go straight onto one of my unger poles ?? Thanks in advance mate 👍
Hi mate am not sure I'm getting your videos says am still subscribed jad my Facebook hacked last wk but dont seemed to of affected anything so jave you put video on lately
What if you don't have an outside tap?
I use an electric powered pump connected to a tank instead :)
@@PartridgeExteriorCleaning I just wondered because I haven't got one but I use a mix tap connector to wash the car 😂
Yeah that’ll work too :D
Thumbs up for great video Sid.
Glad you enjoyed it
Just a bit of hard graft - if ever there was an understatement that is it :-) Have a great weekend.
:D you quickly get used to it mate i promise!
Good tower you use Sid,how much are they m8
nearly 2k new, about 1k second hand or £90 a week to hire
Try s.a.b supply mate, HSS Are a rip off
Another great bit of advice Sid 👌
U did Another great job 👌👏 well gud Sid 😉
Thanks Tracey!
An excellent video well done and keep up the good work 😁👍🏻😁👍🏻😁👍🏻😁👍🏻😁👍🏻😁👍🏻😁👍🏻😁👍🏻
@14:42 Who knew Keanu Reeves was an exterior cleaning specialist? ;)
Oh I know, right!
xD i'll take it hes a legend
How come you don't jet wash the roof it will look like new
I answered this in the pinned comment :D
@@PartridgeExteriorCleaning OK just seen it mate sorry
I'm surprised that there is not a zinc strip at the peak of the roof - zinc strips retard the growth of moss.
Sorry, wrong video. I did not know that it is a roof cleaning tutorial video. My bad.