A home or a commercial facility with Colorbond roofing installed on it becomes the USP of the neighbourhood. The property simply gets stunning looks because of this roofing and with matching colours, it gives a totally different appearance to the property.
This roofing solution is sold in the markets with the tag of "maintenance free", but the fact is that just like everything else, this thing too requires some amount of maintenance. The amount basically depends upon how frequently it is given and some common steps have to be taken that we have discussed here in this blog post.
LICHEN, MOULD, AND MOSS-
Harmful chemicals are always present in the air along with dirt, dust, moisture, etc. All these things combine to promote the growth of mould, moss, lichen, etc. and if not treated on time, they can degrade the quality really fast. Therefore, regular inspection holds the key and if during the inspection process, any such thing is traced, it should be removed further delay. Similarly, if you see white residue on the roof, especially after you have had your roof for a few years, there’s a possibility that the roof is chalking.
For these items, the solutions are present in the form of regular cleaning using cleaning products such as sponge, washcloth, soft brush, and non-abrasive pads. Don’t forget to use cleaning solutions as advised by the manufacturer of Colorbond roofing.
METHODS OF CLEANING COLORBOND ROOF-
To clean the roof and keep Colorbond roofing colours untouched and unaffected at the same time, it’s recommended to follow cleaning and maintenance methods as recommended by the manufacturer. The best thing about this product is that as compared to other roofing materials present in Australia, this one is the easiest to clean and at the same time, does not demand too much of maintenance.
AAWater is the best as well as the safest product as far as cleaning Colorbond roofing is concerned, but other cleaning solutions recommended by the manufacturers would deliver further better results.
MATERIALS AND CLEANING PRODUCTS TO AVOID-
The following cleaning solutions should never be used:
- Wire brushes
- Unregulated high-pressure washers
- Steel wool
- Sandpaper
- Paint removers or thinners
- Scouring powders
- Use Touch-Up Paint