Pressure Washing Guide

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With tile roofs becoming very common in Myrtle Beach. I've seen the need for tile roof cleaning. To add this service, A-PLUS Pressure Washing
set up a labor for learning with one of the most respected roof washing companies in the U.S.

All Seasons Exteriors of Orlando Florida was gracious enough to let me come work with them to learn the nuisances of tile roof cleaning. I have washed many asphalt shingle roofs, but until that time no tile roofs. It is one of the most valued experiences for my company.

To be one of the top pressure washing companies, I feel you need hands on experience from quality contractors.

Midwestpro · Posted: Sun Aug 31, 2008 8:47 pm Post subject:

That is great advice and a smart business move to network and work hands on with another established roof cleaning company. I can imagine how priceless that experience was.

We don't have many tile roofs in my area, only asphalt shingles. What would you say is the biggest difference between the two in terms of cleaning them?

A-PLUS · Posted: Sun Aug 31, 2008 10:15 pm Post subject:

The biggest difference between asphalt roof washing and tile roof washing
is, making sure the edges or lips of the tile are hit with cleaner.

Tile roofs are so much thicker and those edges have to be hit. Your cleaners need to be a little stronger for tile roof also.

You also have to rinse/wet landscaping and windows a little more due to higher concentration levels in your cleaning solution.

A-PLUS · Posted: Sun Aug 31, 2008 10:28 pm Post subject:

Midwestpro · Posted: Mon Sep 01, 2008 12:25 pm Post subject:

Don M. · Joined: 31 Oct 2007 Posts: 196

David, when walking on tile roofs in South Carolina, is there any precautions you have to take? Have you ever done a slate roof?

A-PLUS · Posted: Sun Sep 14, 2008 9:41 pm Post subject:

Don, you need to walk on the valley of them, where they overlap.
If you walk on the barrel, they are more apt to break.
No, i have not done a slate roof as of yet. There's always
a first time though.

absolutelybrilliant! · Joined: 15 Aug 2009 Posts: 26

Hey A-PLUS (or whoever reads this), does a Chlorine + Jomax + Dish Detergent mix make for a good chemical to use on the tile roofs?

FCPWLLC · Joined: 15 Sep 2008 Posts: 144 Location: Lexington, KY

JC · Joined: 21 Dec 2009 Posts: 264 Location: egg harbor twp, nj

I have not seen many tile roofs up here in Jersey but I would like to work with Don just to learn the correct way to wash them.

absolutelybrilliant! · Joined: 15 Aug 2009 Posts: 26

Hey APLUS- What is the best way to apply the chemical? The way I see to do it is by working your way bottom- up, spraying the lips as you move, and keeping the chemical in front of you rather than walking on it and possibly slipping?

After applying and letting it soak, can you just rinse it down from top to bottom? Is it more of a rinse or is pressure applied? I currently use a fire hose nozzle attachment connected to a garden hose. Your thoughts?

Joe Bankson
Absolutely Brilliant! LLC

A-PLUS · Posted: Sat Jan 23, 2010 1:04 am Post subject:

Hey Joe. Yes, starting from the bottom up is the way to go any roof.
Also pull enough hose to reach the whole roof and start at the furthest point away from your ladder.
Tile is so much more slippery than asphalt.

I don't rinse most of the roof I do. If they are a very light color, I will rinse.

You want to water down everything alot more due a heavier concentration of mix.

JC · Joined: 21 Dec 2009 Posts: 264 Location: egg harbor twp, nj

A-PLUS · Posted: Wed Jan 27, 2010 10:20 am Post subject:

Good tip. Thanks Jim.