Roof Clean Moss Removal And Biocide Treatment

A.E.Mackintosh Specialist Exterior Cleaning

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This video is about Roof Clean Moss Removal And Biocide Treatment
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@JasonDunlop247 5 лет назад

Very thorough job done there. Always find these kinds of videos very therapeutic ......

@aemackintosh 5 лет назад

JD Strangely satisfying.😃👍🏼

@squeakycleandave1 5 лет назад

Great job lads. Another top video

@aemackintosh 5 лет назад

Squeaky Clean Dave Thanks.😃👍🏼

@andymawson8783 5 лет назад

i like the scraper you have there , i did a roof 2 years ago by hand with a scraper . took me a full day on the roof , my back was killing me for days after , knocked lots of them jobs back since then . might start again with that tool though . nice vid

@aemackintosh 5 лет назад

andy mawson Thanks. Nice one. It can be a tough job. It helps keep you fit.😃👍🏼

@andymawson8783 5 лет назад

@@aemackintosh it sure does ashley lol

@aemackintosh 5 лет назад

😃👍🏼

@davethewindowlicker2367 5 лет назад

Awesome as usual Dilly Dilly

@aemackintosh 5 лет назад

Dave The Window Licker Thanks.😃👍🏼

@jimford642 4 года назад

Hi there , looks a great job, we have lots of moss on our roof, we are located on outskirts of coventry , can you help ? or advise ? thankyou

@binflynn1 3 года назад

Great video as usual

@2wwwilly 3 года назад

I do normally 1/3 cup to a gallon of water...

@cleanvisionwindowcleaning3495 5 лет назад

Top job 😎👏👏

@aemackintosh 5 лет назад

Clean Vision Window cleaning Thanks 😃👍🏼

@gharemanmaleki6339 3 года назад

Hi I did clean customer roof with jet wash very clean But to move the lader and to stand on the roof some of the tills brook , tiles were very old and moss was badly stuck , is that my pholt or not ? I do t had choise I should move the lader posh and stand there to clean it with her wash ? Please give my your thought .

@squeakycleanwindows975 4 года назад

Hi Ashley another great video I've just completed my first roof cleaning job and today I've applied the biocide treatment does it matter that it's now lightly raining will it affect the chemical thanks for all your video's they really help

@aemackintosh 4 года назад

Paul Stokes As long as it didn’t rain the day that you applied it. The weather actually helps to wash away the dead moss and algae.😃👍🏼

@GOTW1888 3 года назад

video's are great keep up the good work, When you quote for the job do you also quote for clearing there gutters as you have scrapped the moss off the roof into the gutter. thanks all the best :-)

@aemackintosh 3 года назад

Yes, the clean up is included in the price of the job. A big part of the work in cleaning the roof is actually in the clean up afterwards.😃👍🏼

@softmusic_uk 5 лет назад

Great job well explained. It is any risk to damage pump jet wash when you put the chemical in?

@aemackintosh 5 лет назад

Lukasz Kaminiecki I spoke to the manufacturer of Algo Clear about this. They said there is no risk of damaging the pressure washer. I flushed it through with fresh water afterwards anyway.💦😃👍🏼

@jasonwilliams4363 3 года назад

Hi Ash I’ve just got into exterior cleaning business and all set up with the right equipment from spinaclean so I’ve full confidence in the products I’m using so I thought I would be good idea to practice on my bungalow roof today and found the moss removal quit difficult not sure if it’s because it’s very damp at the moment but it just seemed to really clingy to the concrete tiles and although the bulk is coming off there is still lots of scruffy bits left behind which looks unsightly so it best to scrape when it’s more drier and crispier ? Im applying algoclear pro when I’ve finished also using the elite poles with the sky scraper. Thanks Ash 👍

@aemackintosh 3 года назад

It seems strange but some moss is more stubborn than others, and some tiles are easier to clean than others. You never really know until you actually start trying to clean it. But yeah, it can be more difficult when it’s wet and sticky too.😃👍🏼

@SunshinewindowsAu 5 лет назад

Interesting techniques 👍 cheers. The house will keep warmer during winter as the roof wont hold the moisture that the moss does ✌👨‍🚒🤙

@aemackintosh 5 лет назад

Sunshine Windows That’s a good selling point for the service.😃👍🏼

@SunshinewindowsAu 5 лет назад

@@aemackintosh sure is, everything lasts longer when its clean too "maintenance matters" ✌👨‍🚒🤙

@aemackintosh 5 лет назад

Definitely.👌🏼😃👍🏼

@mowtownni4587 5 лет назад

Nice work, tell me in the case of semi detached or terraced, how do manage customer expectations for the roof staying clean?

@aemackintosh 5 лет назад

Mowtown NI The application of the biocide will kill any organic growth to the area it is applied. It can also last up to 2years. You can’t help if moss falls from a neighbouring roof that isn’t treated.😃👍🏼

@michaelcolleran9309 4 года назад

Hi mate another good video but always go with Safty 1st , look like you could do with a small tower

@aemackintosh 4 года назад

I’ve been on the ladder for years, but yeah, a tower is definitely a great idea.😃👍🏼

@badd10offers63 3 года назад

You are a brave man

@zoltannagy6825 5 лет назад

Hi Ashley! Is this AlgoClear safe to use with the pressure washer without causing any damage for the brass pieces? And do you do special clean after?

@aemackintosh 5 лет назад

Zoltán Nagy The manufacturers of Algo Clear assure me that it won’t do any harm to the machine. I do flush it through with clean water afterwards. I always include a window clean after doing these jobs.😃👍🏼

@dogbowlify Год назад

Hi Ashley, will the biocide kill off weeds on the roof? I have a garage roof to clean and there are these plant or weeds growing upwards from the tiles. Not sure if a scraper will be able to get them out so hoping the biocide will kill them off. Great videos thanks for the information. Danny

@aemackintosh Год назад

Biocide will kill off ANY organic growth. What I’ve found though is that the growth may start to grow back before it’s had a chance to drop off the surface, so it will need scraping or removing in some way.😉👍🏼

@rattlin9194 3 года назад

Hi buddy thanks for this, very useful! Can I ask, what makes your pressure washed able to draw from the container? I have one although it requires a hose connection at the inlet. Many thanks 👍

@aemackintosh 3 года назад

It has a small chemical inlet valve and a small pipe to connect to it that came with it, but it can be temperamental really. You can mix a barrel of the chemical at the right strength and let the pressure washer such that up instead of plain water. But to be honest, I prefer to use a pump system to apply chemicals these days.😃👍🏼

@rattlin9194 3 года назад

@@aemackintosh ah thanks a lot for that, much appreciated 👍 I've been looking into making a pump system myself. Do you know if they can also be 'dipped' into a container of the mix? I once worked for a bloke who had a custom made electric pump which could do that but I can't for the life of me find out what kind it actually was 😂

@aemackintosh 3 года назад

Like a pond pump? Or a transfer pump? Window cleaners use them to transfer their pure water from a storage tank to another smaller container.😃👍🏼

@mjbpowerwashingsolutions8620 3 года назад

Hi Ash how much algoclear pro would you use on that size roof. I know you mix the 1 litre with 20 litre of water but how many times. Keep the videos coming 👍

@aemackintosh 3 года назад

It can depend on the method of application. When I was using the pressure washer like this I found that I would use much more than I really needed to. Now I prefer to use a pump system through a brush with fan jets.😃👍🏼

@barryshanks233 5 лет назад

I'm looking to start out I've got a good few customers. Starting next month . what would you suggest the best pole would be for a 4 story building.

@aemackintosh 5 лет назад

Barry Shanks I have a Hi-Mod pole from Unger that I love to use with the scraper because it has very little flex in the pole, even when fully extended. It’s a 30m, and I have an 11m extension for it. If you are doing a four storey building though, I would assume you are going to use some kind of platform.😃👍🏼

@droning4u787 3 года назад

Hi great vid! What biocide do you use? Thanks Lee

@aemackintosh 3 года назад

Thanks. I use AlgoClear pro.😃👍🏼

@ManxTT 4 года назад

Hi, do you quote separate to the Biocide treatment for the scraping of the roof? Cheers Nick

@aemackintosh 4 года назад

I usually recommend it as part of the service to scrape and apply the treatment, so I quote it altogether.😃👍🏼

@josephkelly1422 4 года назад

Were would I get the joint that connects scaper to your pole the plastic one broke. Need a aluminium one like yours. Could you help.

@aemackintosh 4 года назад

Joseph Kelly You can get them from Marshall Pro. There should be a link to the website in the description.😃👍🏼

@garethdavis9197 5 лет назад

Just wondering where did you get your rotating arm for the blade to have different angles?

@aemackintosh 5 лет назад

Gareth Davis There are links in the description to more information about the tool.😃👍🏼

@juancamaney3562 3 года назад

Great video . Do you leave on the biocide or do you rinse it off ?

@aemackintosh 3 года назад

You leave the biocide on. Once applied it also acts as a preventative.😃👍🏼

@JettawayCleaningServices 5 лет назад

Great video. Do you brush the roof after scraping to remove the little bits of moss that gets left behind?

@aemackintosh 5 лет назад

Jettaway Cleaning Services No. You could be there forever getting every last crumb of moss off. That is why I like to combine it with the biocide application. This will kill off anything remaining and also improve the colour over time. You could spray it every couple of years or so and it would be a great way to maintain the roof.😃👍🏼

@JettawayCleaningServices 5 лет назад

@@aemackintosh reason I ask is that I have done a lot of roof scraping. If I dont brush or leaf blower the roof afterwards then I can see a lot of the loose moss streaming down the roof while i apply the biocide. Then have to go back a few days later and clear out the gutters again

@aemackintosh 5 лет назад

I’ve never found it’s that bad. I can get most of the moss off with this tool, it gets great results.😃👍🏼

@rwrestores 4 года назад

Good evening Ashley, I hope you're well. I've learned a lot watching your channel over the last year or so, so thank you for that. I have a commercial car garage and small showroom to quote. (I'm their gardener but they've asked me to quote for their roof clean ( I have 90% if the equipment required for the job) I'm sure its been asked alot but is is £3 per m2 give or take for scraping and applying the bio then do you add the cost of the bio on top or does the £3 per m2 include the cost of the materials. Thanks for you help kind sir.

@aemackintosh 4 года назад

Christian Hack I usually charge around £4 per square meter for scraping and biocide application, but it’s up to you what you charge I suppose depending on the size of the job and how bad it is. I did a video on quoting roofs if you take a look at the Roof Cleaning playlist on my channel.😃👍🏼

@rwrestores 4 года назад

@@aemackintosh Thanks Ash, I have seen all your videos and find them very informative, I was just trying to get a rough idea of the price. I know I'm at the low end because it's really just a service I will be adding to my current clients. Thank again for your help.

@aemackintosh 4 года назад

I’m glad you find my channel helpful. I did a video about how to price roof cleaning, if you take a look at the Roof Cleaning playlist on my channel you can find it there.😃👍🏼

@tdarcy1994 5 лет назад

Where did you get your scrapers and what size pole would you recommend

@aemackintosh 5 лет назад

Thomas Darcy Spina Clean sell the tool and call it the Skyscraper. There are links in the description including one to a video about the pole I am using.😃👍🏼

@chrisfield2542 2 года назад

May I ask, the chemical you use is rather expensive so how long does it last. Also are there any cheaper chemicals you would recommend that do just as good job

@aemackintosh 2 года назад

Whatever product you buy should have the coverage rate on the label. Although you may pay a cheaper price you are not saving money if it doesn’t go as far.

@theCALICLIQUE 4 года назад

How long after the biocide is applied can you paint the tiles?

@aemackintosh 4 года назад

I’ve never painted tiles. But if you treat the roof with biocide every 2-3years or so, it will keep it looking fresh.😃👍🏼

@daniellafferty823 3 года назад

Question Why Scrap it off not jet it off at low pressure or high or use 10 or 14 inch whirlaway also why biocide not hypo sodium hypochlorite kill moss and much cleaner results It is price or am I missing something Thanks Anthony

@aemackintosh 3 года назад

I used to scrape before I tried pressure washing a roof. Now I mostly pressure wash them, but I think there are still certain situations where it would be better to scrape like if the roof tiles are quite delicate. Hypo can be damaging to the felt lining under the tiles, as well as the tiles themselves. I always use biocide as it doesn’t damage the roof in any way.😃👍🏼

@stevebaxter3035 2 года назад

Hi m8 What pole you usin on the scrapper m8

@marccleaning7985 3 года назад

Do you brush the roof down after scraping or just leave it too biocode

@aemackintosh 3 года назад

No. I just make sure I am thorough with the scraper, then spray with biocide. I showed the results of this roof one year later in a video recently, it looked great!😃👍🏼

@Poopsy1970 5 лет назад

what presure washer do you recomend ashley?

@aemackintosh 5 лет назад

Poopsy1970 I use an Evolution 2 machine from Dual Pumps with a Honda 320 engine, 3000psi. There are some other similar machines out there, but this is solid and reliable.😃👍🏼

@marccleaning7985 4 года назад

Do you wet the roof first before scraping? I see others wet the roof first what’s your opinion ?

@aemackintosh 4 года назад

No. The moss is usually heavier and harder to move around if it’s wet.😃👍🏼

@Brandozabr 3 года назад

Quick question does it really matter in your experience if you spray from the bottom or from the top?

@aemackintosh 3 года назад

Yeah, spraying from the bottom and working up to the top definitely helps reduce run off. But it seems so unnatural, sometimes I still can’t resist the urge to start at the top.😆👍🏼

@2wwwilly 3 года назад

You Save if you do from top..

@jamespf123 5 лет назад

Do you guys every use hypo treatment instead of biocide? If not why? I’ve seen a lot people do it and say it does it quicker and better. I know that if done wrong can go wrong as it is bleach. Cheers

@aemackintosh 5 лет назад

James pryer-freeman It’s not generally a great idea to splash bleach around like that. What I like about a biocide is that it is far more longer lasting, preventing re-growth for up to 2years.😃👍🏼

@zoltannagy6825 5 лет назад

Very nice job Ashley! Well done! May I ask how much you charged for scraping and bio washing per square meter for this bungalo please? Thanks

@aemackintosh 5 лет назад

Zoltán Nagy Around £3 per meter square. This will vary depending on how bad the moss is, and how big the roof is.😃👍🏼

@zoltannagy6825 5 лет назад

@@aemackintosh Thank you very much! 😉

@aemackintosh 5 лет назад

😃👍🏼

@tonykaca524 5 лет назад

Is the softwash bleach base Looks good job 👍

@aemackintosh 5 лет назад

No it is not bleach. The effect is not so instant. It will kill off any organic growth and prevents it returning for up to 2years. So a gradual improvement will be seen on the roof in the coming weeks and months.😃👍🏼

@simonthompson3702 4 года назад

I'm thinking of adding gutter cleaning as a bolt on to my oven cleaning business I spoke to my insurance company and was told my premium would be £5000 as I don't have ladder experience. Are ladders essential if I've got a skyvac

@aemackintosh 4 года назад

Simon Thompson I would love to say that you will never need a ladder, but then there is always that one awkward situation where it will be needed. But yeah, 99% of the time, you won’t need a ladder.😃👍🏼

@simonthompson3702 4 года назад

Thanks

@2wwwilly 3 года назад

A telescopic pneumatic or electric rotating nylon brush will be most appropriate for such jobs..cut down downtime..

@aemackintosh 3 года назад

Sounds like a good idea.😎👍🏼

@TheBASS2DARK187 5 лет назад

Did the 20 litre mix do the whole roof? & do you have to wash it off?

@aemackintosh 5 лет назад

The BASS2DARK 187 It was about 2 barrels each side, four on the large area at the back. You just leave the solution on there, you don’t wash it off.😃👍🏼

@TheBASS2DARK187 5 лет назад

A.E.Mackintosh Cleaning Services so about 8 litres of algoclear?

@aemackintosh 5 лет назад

Yes, about that amount. There is one side of the roof I didn’t show in the video. But that’s the right amount for what you see in the vid.😃👍🏼

@downpressurewashing 5 лет назад

What camera do you use?

@aemackintosh 5 лет назад

Down Pressure Washing I’m using a GoPro Hero 5 at the moment.😃👍🏼

@squeakycleandave1 5 лет назад

Hi Ash. I saw in one of the comments that you charged around £3/hr. is that for scrap and biocides or just scrap. I have been asked to price a job. I’ve got the Marshall Pro already but not sure on pricing the job

@aemackintosh 5 лет назад

Squeaky Clean Dave I would charge around £3 per square meter. Like measuring up for pressure washing, it might be more for a smaller area and less for a larger area. Also depends how bad it is, how hard it is to access etc. Also keep in mind a minimum charge for a days scraping.😃👍🏼

@squeakycleandave1 5 лет назад

@@aemackintosh Thanks very much. I appreciate your fast response

@aemackintosh 5 лет назад

😃👍🏼

@heatherthewindowwoman4835 5 лет назад

Nice job! You ever worry about splattering the white side of the house?

@aemackintosh 5 лет назад

Heather The Window Woman It’s not a problem. I will usually include a window clean after the spray application though.😃👍🏼

@csutton140784 2 года назад

Hey Ash, I’m looking for some help please mate? I have the same machine as you I’m struggling to work out how to turn the pressure right down, when I reduce the revs it gets to a point where my machine just cuts out. How do you do it with yours? Thanks mate for any advice

@aemackintosh 2 года назад

Yeah, I just tend to lower the revs a little. Or you can turn the big black dial on the unloaded valve. Maybe your machine needs servicing?

@csutton140784 2 года назад

@@aemackintosh thanks for the response ash, my Honda gx390 is practically brand new. Only had it since October it’s probably done 5 cleans but I wanna low the pressure and tried reducing the revs but cuts out when it gets set too low and when I reduce the unloader I’m not seeing much reduction in the pressure

@aemackintosh 2 года назад

Adjust the unloader when the machine is off and don’t use less than a bit above half revs.👍🏼

@csutton140784 2 года назад

@@aemackintosh thanks Ash just so I have this right turn off the engineer and turn in the minus direction all the way? Then get it going under half revs? Hope that works mate 👍🏼

@fn1310 3 года назад

Good job Mate, excellent video but you should use a mask and a harness .

@aemackintosh 3 года назад

Good idea. I did this job quite a while ago now. I do things a bit more safely these days.😃👍🏼

@owenjames6372 4 года назад

Will a garden sprayer do the same job?

@aemackintosh 4 года назад

Owen James Yeah, that’s not a bad idea for small jobs. As long as you saturate the surface you are treating thoroughly.😃👍🏼

@owenjames6372 4 года назад

Thanks keep the videos coming 👍

@aemackintosh 4 года назад

😃👍🏼

@domispanek 5 лет назад

Hi can you say the exactly name of the product you use in the video, please

@aemackintosh 5 лет назад

domispanek The Marshall Pro scraper is what I’m using in the video. Spina Clean also sell one called Skyscraper, but there are also other similar roof scrapers out there. I hope that helps.😃👍🏼

@domispanek 5 лет назад

@@aemackintoshServices yes it was thank you.

@aemackintosh 5 лет назад

😃👍🏼

@monkspace5228 3 года назад

Hello mate, how long did the foam stay on the roof?

@aemackintosh 3 года назад

Once you have applied the biocide you leave it there and it acts as a preventative. You don’t wash it away.😃👍🏼

@monkspace5228 3 года назад

@@aemackintosh brilliant thanks for the response, does it retain that white soap look for long?

@aemackintosh 3 года назад

Not really, a few minutes. The idea is to thoroughly saturate the surface.👍🏼

@porscha901 3 года назад

Would you use a steam clean? To do a roof.

@aemackintosh 3 года назад

Could do, yes I’ve seen that done with great results.😃👍🏼

@TheMrJurand2 3 года назад

Hi Ash. How much biocide have you used on this one? How you calculate how much biocide do you need? Thanks:)

@aemackintosh 3 года назад

Can’t remember now. It will depend partly on how you apply it. I started out applying it through my pressure washer, but I realise now that I used much more than I needed to. Now I use a pump system.😃👍🏼

@zcitzo0705 5 лет назад

This Works like stupid in the netherlands we hafe a 160bar highcleaner voor this make de roof real clean after that wy spray antimos

@aemackintosh 5 лет назад

zcitzo 070 I have pressure washed some roofs, but I found it can be quite harsh on the tiles, possibly damage them. This is better on the roof and safer to access this way.💦😃👍🏼

@zcitzo0705 5 лет назад

@@aemackintosh you have a special ladder to klik on top of the roof ore a highworker machin i think its cleaner if you do zo

@zcitzo0705 5 лет назад

@@aemackintosh with a high-pressure machine you get everything away also the ditches of the moss otherwise it will be back within 4a5 months

@aemackintosh 5 лет назад

😃👍🏼

@domispanek 5 лет назад

When is better don't use wash pressure cleaning roof?

@aemackintosh 5 лет назад

domispanek Pressure washing a roof can be a bit harsh on the roof sometimes. It can damage the tiles and water can get under the tiles into the roof itself. Scraping and biocide treatment is a much better approach.😃👍🏼

@domispanek 5 лет назад

@@aemackintosh I think your channel is really helpful for me, who just start that business is lots of information. Thank you very much

@aemackintosh 5 лет назад

Great. I hope your business plans go well.😃👍🏼

@josephkelly1422 5 лет назад

When u spray the roof do u just walk away

@aemackintosh 5 лет назад

Joseph Kelly Yes. The roof will gradually improve over the next few months. See my video called Great Results From Softwashing Roofs. The link is in the description. 😃👍🏼

@josephkelly1422 5 лет назад

@@aemackintosh am a big fan of your way of working. And you seem to be a good lad

@aemackintosh 5 лет назад

Great, thanks. I hope you enjoy the channel.😃👍🏼

@wollefderfensterputzer 5 лет назад

😎👍

@aemackintosh 5 лет назад

Wollef der Fensterputzer Thanks 😃👍🏼

@Vision_comics 3 года назад

Another great video bud. I started RU-vid channel a few weeks ago. Would like to know how to get more subscribers. Keep up the good work

@aemackintosh 3 года назад

Lots of hard work! 😉👍🏼

@julianlane3561 3 года назад

A day to scrape that 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Why dont you use a gardiner pack to apply thr chem..? That jet wash will fo everywhere..

@tommaclachlan8537 5 лет назад

Dangerous approach on many levels. No harness on the roof. Ladder on the apex. Spraying with no hands on ladder. Jet spraying biocide and wind drift. No face mask in the drift. You teach some dangerous practices and chemicals through the pumps is not good for them. Shame really because good video otherwise.

@aemackintosh 5 лет назад

Tom MacLachlan Thanks. That is true, I have improved my safety practices recently. Some people may also prefer to use a scaffold tower.😃👍🏼