1st flat tile roof / softwash - Certified SoftWash Roof Cleaning

Gary Bola · Freshmen Member

1st flat tile roof / softwash

Tim Teed · SoftWash Systems 5-Star Professional

Looks Excellent!

1. Moss will definitely wash away with rain.

2. You used appropriate amount of bleach

3. Just spray and adjust soap as needed. It won't be running off roof like when it rains, but a slower dripping at roof edge. Trial and error.

4. Price is relative to market. 6 hours maybe? We would also be softwashing the exterior, sidewalks etc so that it would be a one day job

5. The only thing you might want to rinse is the butt ends quickly. I wouldn't charge extra as it is real quick, but build it into the price.

just go by every once in a while and take photos so you can see how fast the dead moss rinses off, and then you have something to show other clients. It is all about gaining experience.

Zach Maynard · SoftWash Systems Certified Applicator

Tim is correct on all points, all that dead moss and lichen will certainly come off. Although, it could easily take upwards of 5 months.
I would personally add the option of a rinse at an extra cost or educate them on the time it will take to fall off. All of my customers are perfectly happy to wait. ymmv

Gary Bola · Freshmen Member

thanks alot Tim and Zach! feeling better already.

i do want to ask. when you say adjust soap when needed. im still a bit confused when i adjust the soap. how to i determine which strength i need to use?

Zach Maynard · SoftWash Systems Certified Applicator

Most of the Softwash soaps you will start at 1 oz per gallon. Some roofs will need a bit more soap depending on how much run off you get. More soap means less run off. Run off means wasted chemicals, so keeping the run off to a minimum is a good thing!
Especially homes like that with no gutters, you should make it a goal of yours to try to clean the roof without any chemical at all dripping off the roof (make it a little game with yourself). Light coats and enough surfactant and it is possible! (just small drips)

Gary Bola · Freshmen Member

Thank you Zach ! I Understand that completely !!

Troy Layman · Lead Tech

With moss, keep treating until it is thoroughly white. On the rest of the roof, I try to spray as much as possible without reaching the point of getting runs/runoff.

Just be careful rinsing roofs...obviously you want to rinse from an angle that will not blast water up under the shingles, and if you haven't you should probably draft some kind of document for the customers to sign before rinsing warning them that it could cause a potential leak and your company will not be liable. The moss, lichen and stains didn't get up on the roof overnight, and they won't come off overnight...well, without some potential damage or water leaking anyway.