Cleaning under high pressure may also contribute to higher rates of wear and tear of the top layer.
Moss roof concrete or tile.
Its most common issue is moss and lichen growth.
Ceramic roof tiles that are not glazed however become porous by age.
Terracotta tiles are a beautiful addition to any home but they are susceptible to moss growth.
Hose off and brush all moss loose from your roof shingles.
Coat or impregnate the roof tiles.
We always approach tile roofs with care.
The reason being in most instances moss on roof tiles is rarely a problem and only needs to be removed if it is blocking gutters outlets and other drainage points on the roof.
Why choose bio shield for your diy concrete tile roof cleaning.
It doesn t matter which cleaning solution you choose you will get.
A few options you have include.
Concrete roof tiles very common in southern california offer a attractive breading grounds for the algae.
This does not apply to glazed roof tiles.
Carefully place a ladder near the area of moss.
Try using a long handled brush and be careful when walking atop your roof.
Be sure that you cover any nearby flowerbeds and plants with plastic sheeting.
If your moss problem requires more than.
Hose off and brush all moss loose from your roof shingles.
Depending on climate conditions and weathering factors concrete tile roofs generally vary in durability from 30 to 70 years.
Both are attracted by moisture and thus should be removed not only for protecting the tiles themselves but also for aesthetic reasons.
Position your ladder in place.
Concrete tiles have a more porous surface than clay tiles it is like a english muffin all the nooks and cranny create a great place for the algae to grown they trap moisture and concrete can leach calcium carbonate which attractive to the algae.
What can be done about moss on tile roofs.
Avoid pressure washing your roof to remove moss as this could cause damage to the tiles and lead to the drenching of your roof interior.
Apply a storebought or diy cleaning solution to remove the moss.
While nfrc is a dedicated roofing trade association that has been around for over 120 years we have never recognised the practice of moss removal or roof painting as a true roofing discipline.
Moss has been a favorite subject of many a graduate me being one and it can form a root system into granite go without water for years get submersed for months and even grow in space shuttles so you old concrete roof tiles have little chance.
Roof tiles that have been polluted with moss generally have a porous structure as well.
Make sure you have dressed appropriately for the job.
A tile roof maintained in a clean condition with bio shield will also prevent the build up of dead moss and lichen growths and sludge in the spoutings reducing rusting and blockages that cause spoutings to overflow in heavy rain.
