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Tile Roof Cleaning
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Residential homes spread across the Southeast provide an often overlooked opportunity for pressure washing contractors.The opportunity lies not with the driveway or sidewalk, but in the roof, more specifically in tile roof cleaning.Whereas roofs in the Southwest require little roof cleaning because of the dry climate, the roofs of the Southeast are prone to algae and mildew build-up due to the higher humidity.Such build-up results in an appealing opportunity for pressure washing contractors to provide a great service. Contractors can use bleach or non-bleach methods for tile roof cleaning, always taking safety into consideration as well. The bleach approach to tile roof cleaning can vary depending on the individual contractor.One effective approach using bleach is performed in a three step process.First, the bleach is applied using a cleaning compound.Then the surface is washed down with a rotary surface cleaner.Lastly, the contractor touches up the roof using a handheld wand. If the pressure washing contractor uses the method effectively, the roof should not need to be re-cleaned for approximately two years. |
On the other hand, some contractors prefer tile roof cleaning using the non-bleach method. Advocates of the non-bleach approach often believe that chemicals corrode the nails holding the roof tiles in place. These contractors use hot water or steam to successfully clean the roof in conjunction with a wand or pressure-washer-surface cleaners. Whether cleaning with bleach, water, or steam, contractors have a good investment in a rotary surface cleaner for fast effective cleaning.Surface cleaners allow operators to begin by standing six to eight feet from roof's edge and then position themselves in the clean area to wash the unclean area. Without algae and mildew, the clean area is not as slippery and, therefore, a safer standing place for the contractor. When performing tile roof cleaning operations, self-employed pressure washing contractors have free reign regarding their own safety. Any contractor who employs one or more individuals, however, must follow regulations created by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). According to OSHA guidelines, an employer must make fall protection provisions for any employee performing work more than six feet above the ground. OSHA suggests fall protection systems that include fall arrest systems and fall restraint systems. A fall arrest system, comprised of a body harness, a lanyard, and a heavy-duty anchorage. This would protect an individual who actually falls over the edge of the roof. On the other hand, a fall restraint system is meant to prevent a worker from falling. A fall restraint system consists of a body belt, a lanyard, and a sturdy anchorage point. OSHA provides details on the components of both systems and employers are advised to look into the applicable regulations. Overall, pressure washing contractors living in the Southeast can find ample work cleaning roofs. Tile roofs are especially prone to mildew and algae, which builds up and needs cleaning regularly. Each contractor should research bleach and non-bleach cleaning methods, weighing the pros and cons. Whichever method used, contractors who are employing others need to look into the safety requirements set by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. These guidelines should help contractors take advantage of roof cleaning opportunities in their area.
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