November 9th, 2020 by Sarah Miles

The roof of any building will get dirty over time. It’s exposed to the worst of the elements and fabricated from exactly the types of material that organisms such as black lichen, mould, algae, and moss thrive on.

These growths not only look unsightly, but they can also potentially damage your roof over time; eroding the materials and trapping moisture which can eventually find its way into the building. You may not care so much about the appearance of a garage or potting shed roof (though you should be concerned somewhat about the damage being caused) but a dirty old roof can really spoil the look of a lovely summer house or garden office. Likewise, a beautiful clean roof can give the whole building a fresh look and feel.

What can you do?

Cleaning the roof of your outbuilding is significantly easier than you might think and because it can be accessed quite easily just using a standard ladder, it’s much more manageable than cleaning the roof of your house (though that too can benefit in the same way).

The trick lies in using a product that is specifically formulated for this job. Getting up there with a bucket of bleach and a scrubbing brush is not only much harder, and more time consuming, it’s also pointless as it won’t shift stubborn things like black lichen. 

Using a roof cleaner

A roof cleaner contains active ingredients that break down things like black lichen and algae. All you have to do is spray on with a pump sprayer or even a watering can. Leave for an hour (or more if you want to) and then rinse off. No need to scrub or scrape. That’s easier than cleaning your kitchen floor!

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Make it part of your outdoor routine

Whenever giving your outbuildings a spruce up to keep them looking nice, whether it’s a fresh coat of paint, a once over with a jet washer, or treating the wood, make cleaning the roof part of your routine. After all, you won’t truly see the benefit of one if you don’t do the other.

Not only will it freshen it right up, but it will also help prevent damage to the roof and increase its lifespan – helping protect your investment and avoid expensive repairs and replacements.