If you are starting to notice a lot of excess moss on your roof, it might be time to remove it. Moss on a roof causes all sorts of problems that you will want to address as quickly as possible.
Before booking in, you will probably have lots of question such as how long will it take? at what point should you remove moss from your roof?
But today we are answering the question, what is the best time of year to remove moss from your roof in the UK? Do you need to wait before booking in if you're worried about the damage being caused by the moss?
Lets find out.
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Let's take a detailed look at when you should remove moss from your roof.
What's The Best Time of Year To Remove Moss From Your Roof?
The best time of year to remove moss and clean your roof is the Summer months. Even though between October and January are technically the driest months in terms of rainfall, the summer heat dries the mould out more, making it brittle and easier to remove.
Not only that, but we can use various different methods during the summer and we can work a lot faster too.
Does That Mean I Need To Wait For The Summer?
No, you don't need to wait for summer. The roof clean can be done during all times of the year. Spring is another good option and autumn as there are plenty of dry spells during these seasons too.
The only problem with roof cleaning during these months is you might need to opt for the pressure washing method. We are fully trained to do this. Another great benefit of getting your roof cleaned during those seasons is that we will offer gutter cleaning at a discounted price too.
Can You Clean A Roof In The Winter?
Yes it's possible, we can certainly clean the roof for you if you are concerned about the potential damage on your roof. Many people who wish to sell their homes or let them out also may not be able to wait for the summer to have it cleaned.
What you will need to factor in though is extra cost. Due to the hazards of cleaning a roof in the winter, we will need to hire out reach systems such as scissor lifts or cherry pickers. Unfortunately, this will increase the price of our roof moss removal treatment.
Can You Protect The Roof Effectively If You Clean In The Winter?
As long as the weather isn't torrentially bad, our protectants will work on your roof. There are plenty of dry spells and light rain days during the winter months so we will simply pick one of those days to get rid of that moss on your roof.
Can You Soft Wash My Roof In The Winter?
It is possible to do this and sometimes easier. The driest periods in the UK is October to January meaning soft washing is more reliable during those autumn/winter months.
Even if it does rain, soft washing still works. As long as we don't soft wash your roof when it's predicted to rain heavily for a few days, soft washing is an option.
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