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Polycarbonate conservatory roof cleaning?
Hi All,
The conservatory roof in our new house looks like it hasnt been cleaned for years. Its covered in green algae and clumps of lichens. Intitially I will give it a blast with a pressure washer at the weekend, however can anybody recommend a cleaning solution that is capable of removing the algal growths without damaging the roof if power washing doesnt work? Thanks, Matthew |
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Polycarbonate conservatory roof cleaning?
"Matthew" wrote in message ups.com... Hi All, The conservatory roof in our new house looks like it hasnt been cleaned for years. Its covered in green algae and clumps of lichens. Intitially I will give it a blast with a pressure washer at the weekend, however can anybody recommend a cleaning solution that is capable of removing the algal growths without damaging the roof if power washing doesnt work? Spouse simply sweeps our carport roof with a brush and mains water through the garden hose. It's a long area and spans two drives. He has to get up there to do it but since he built it he's confident of its weight bearing properties. Mary Thanks, Matthew |
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Polycarbonate conservatory roof cleaning?
"Mary Fisher" wrote in message t... "Matthew" wrote in message ups.com... Hi All, The conservatory roof in our new house looks like it hasnt been cleaned for years. Its covered in green algae and clumps of lichens. Intitially I will give it a blast with a pressure washer at the weekend, however can anybody recommend a cleaning solution that is capable of removing the algal growths without damaging the roof if power washing doesnt work? Spouse simply sweeps our carport roof with a brush and mains water through the garden hose. It's a long area and spans two drives. He has to get up there to do it but since he built it he's confident of its weight bearing properties. Mary Thanks, Matthew Be cautious with use of pressure washer it can and will penetrate any poorly sealed area. If you can obtain some Traffic Film Remover also known as Truck Wash - diluted and sprayed over algae etc leave for 10 mins and hose it can be very effective. PhilC |
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Polycarbonate conservatory roof cleaning?
Matthew wrote: Hi All, The conservatory roof in our new house looks like it hasnt been cleaned for years. Its covered in green algae and clumps of lichens. Intitially I will give it a blast with a pressure washer at the weekend, however can anybody recommend a cleaning solution that is capable of removing the algal growths without damaging the roof if power washing doesnt work? Thanks, Matthew Not a solution to your immediate problem, but I've heard that algae doesn't like copper so perhaps a discrete length of copper wire that will slowly dissolve in acidic rain might be a long-term prevention idea? I'm planning on running a length along the ridge of my house, but fear that it might attract lightning. Perhaps on a conservatory it won't be so bad! Mungo |
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Polycarbonate conservatory roof cleaning?
"Mungo" wrote in message ups.com... Not a solution to your immediate problem, but I've heard that algae doesn't like copper so perhaps a discrete length of copper wire that will slowly dissolve in acidic rain might be a long-term prevention idea? I'm planning on running a length along the ridge of my house, but fear that it might attract lightning. Si - it won't ATTRACT lightning! Lightning conductors aren't there to attract it but safely to run the power away. Mary |
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Polycarbonate conservatory roof cleaning?
"Owain" wrote in message ... Mungo wrote: I'm planning on running a length [of copper wire] along the ridge of my house, Would that be covered by Part P ;-) Sssssh ......... don't let Them hear you ........... Mary Owain |
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