Pressure cleaning a roof when done properly using rotary cleaning equipment is safe cost effective and will not force water through or under tiles as the jet angle is controlled and always points away and down the roof rather than into or all over the place which is the case when blasting with a lance or wand is used.
How to power wash a torch down roof.
Modified bitumen can be used for creating the most durable roofing called torch down roofing.
This little video it s about torch down technique hopefully you like it and becomes helpful if you run across a job like this.
Constant maintenance is not required and moreover both moisture and heat effects can be prevented well for long.
Gently clear any debris with a brush before any cleaning commences.
Spraying water under your shingles can both tear off the shingles and force water under them and into your home.
This environmentally friendly method has become increasingly popular as no chemicals are required.
Never aim your pressure washer up the roof as it can push water under the shingles.
This is my torch down technique hope you like it greetings.
Low roofs can be now easily lifted up to a certain height by means of the bitumen coats.
Always stand on a dry area of the roof as wet shingles can be very slippery.
Torch down techniques and details.
Manually scrub any visible mildew from the surface you are power washing with a brush.
I took mother nature half of a century to build the green moss on the tile roof and it took me 4 hours to get rid of it sad.
Autumn is always a good time to clean your flat roof as this is the season when the leaves fall from the trees.
4 mix the cleaning solution and fill the pressure washer s detergent dispenser.
You may want to use a pressure washer to clean your flat roof.
Its been about 10 years and still doing alright on original coat.
Always safety first please.
I liked the green look but.
Aim the pressure washer down the roof toward the gutters and keep the tip of the wand at least a foot away from the surface when starting.