Asbestos shingles - Certified SoftWash Roof Cleaning

Dwayne Ard · Freshmen Member

Asbestos shingles

Jesse Bracken · Junior Member

I would treat the roof let it dwell then agitate during initial rinse. Retreat problem spots and repeat process as needed. Asbestos wet is fairly safe, asbestos dry is not... Also be aware asbestos fibers may break free as you are brooming when wet. As you rinse the roof they will be rinsed away. Be cautious because if they deposit say under a air handler unit they could be sucked in and pulled into the home. You get what I am saying...

But I'm not an expert, that is just how I would handle it

Jess

Dwayne Ard · Freshmen Member

Thanks Jess!

AC Lockyer · Administrator

WARNING.....WARNING.......WARNING

NEVER EVER AGITATE AN ASBESTOS ROOF.

The asbestos can dislodge and can contaminate the areas around the building resulting in an environmental clean up in the tens of thousands!

This is covered in the Roof Spraying Techniques Module.

AC

Dwayne Ard · Freshmen Member

Thanks AC

Brandon Vaughn · SoftWash Systems Pro Staff

Dwayne, we treat roofs up here in the NW all the time for insurance companies - who demand it be cleaned ASAP, and typically expect immediate results. After we are finished spraying, there is a lot of dead moss on the roof, and sometimes the adjuster/inspector comes out and comments that the roof moss is still on there.

So I proactively give the insurance company and homeowner a copy of a "Moss Removal Bulletin" that I have written & prepared, that educates the insurance company that this is the only way to safely clean the roof, without voiding the roof warranty. I also use this bulletin for HOAs when the HOA demands a homeowner clean their roof. Typically, when the board sees that my way is the safest way to clean the roof without voiding the warranty, they contact me and ask for estimates on other homes.

I'm happy to email you my format and you can change it as you see fit. I'd personally adjust the wording for the asbestos shingles, commenting that manually removing the moss/algae from it can cause environmental issues, and the only way to safely clean these roofs is to spray and let mother nature take care of the rest.

As AC said - DON'T AGITATE THE ROOF!

Tim Teed · SoftWash Systems 5-Star Professional

Could you email me a copy or post it at the authorized section. Tim@VestaWash.com We have one market area in a more working class neighborhood that wants the most bang for their buck, so I would like to leave it behind for the real mossy job quotes.

Brandon Vaughn · SoftWash Systems Pro Staff

Sent your way Tim

AC Lockyer · Administrator

I'd like a copy as well Brandon.

AC

Eric Owen · SoftWash Systems Authorized Professional

Brandon

Please send to me.

Thanks Eric.

Jeff Thompson · Junior Member

I'd like a copy if possible as well Brandon.

Bob Riddick · SoftWash Systems 5-Star Professional

Dwayne, adding to the cautions already posted, I would add DO NOT WALK ON THIS ROOF!.

Should you break a tile, and they are very easy to break, it could be near impossible to locate a replacement.

Good luck and be safe.

Troy Layman · Lead Tech

Sorry for the Hassle Brandon, but could I also get a copy of your Moss Removal Bulletin?

Thanks - LaymanSoftWashing@gmail.com

Mark Fermoyle · Lead Tech Certified

Hi Brandon, would it be too much trouble to send me a copy as well? Mark@LetUsSpraySoftWash.com

Thanks! smile

Leon Lapp · Freshmen Member

Could you send me a copy as well?

Michael Amaral · Freshmen Member

Hi Brandon,

Can I get a copy f the moss removal bulletin?

Mike

info@aquidneckislandroofcleaningri.com

Leon Lapp · Freshmen Member

would you mind sending me a copy to

you can send it to leon@countryboyroofing.com

AC Lockyer · Administrator

Make sure y'all send Brandon a PM requesting this. He may not always be checking back on this thread.

AC

Vic Irish · SoftWash Systems Certified Applicator

AC Lockyer wrote:
Make sure y'all send Brandon a PM requesting this. He may not always be checking back on this thread.

AC

AC, can it be posted it on the MSDS tab of the Softwash Community homepage, like the technical bulletins you have there now?

In the future, it wouldn't hurt to have a separate "Technical Bulletins" tab...

Just an idea,

vic

Leon Lapp · Freshmen Member

how do you send a pm

Vic Irish · SoftWash Systems Certified Applicator

Leon Lapp wrote:
how do you send a pm

Hi Leon,

Click on the persons name you want to message, and that takes you to their profile page.

In the left hand column, you will see the 3 P's: Profile, Posts and Private Messaging.

Under Private Messaging click on "Send Message."

It's a good system. The board will tell you that you have a message when it says "Private Message" under the "Logged in as" box on the right hand side close to the top (near the banner)

Hope this helps, I'm almost confusing myself, LOL.

vic