How to Clean a Concrete Tile Roof
A sturdy, manmade material used in building since ancient times, concrete tile can give your roof an expensive tile look without the high costs. Concrete tile roofs are made to last for the life of your home, requiring minimal maintenance aside from cleaning. Dust, dirt, debris, moss and algae are all materials that can typically build up on the surface of your concrete tile roof. Cleaning with a concrete-cleaning solution can help keep your roof looking like new. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Power washer
- Concrete nozzle
- Concrete-cleaning solution
- Thick rubber gloves
- Goggles
- Extension ladder
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Instructions
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Attach the concrete-cleaning nozzle to your power washer. Add a concrete-cleaning solution to the power washer's reservoir according to manufacturer's instructions.
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Slip on a pair of thick rubber gloves to protect your hands from the cleaning chemicals. Put on a pair of goggles to protect your eyes. Turn on the power washer and climb an extension ladder up to your roof.
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Hold the pressure washer approximately 3 to 4 feet away from the concrete tile, moving the power washer back and forth as you clean. Start at the top of the concrete tile roof and work your way down as you clean.
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Move the power washer closer to the concrete tiles if you encounter a tough stain. Hold the power washer at a distance of 1 to 2 feet, but no closer. Resume cleaning at a distance of 3 to 4 feet once you remove the stain.
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Move the pressure washer back and forth, moving from level to level, until the first side of the concrete tile roof is clean. Repeat the process on the other sections of the roof.
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Tips & Warnings
Spread tarps out on the ground under the roof to protect your lawn, flowers and landscaping plants from the concrete-cleaning chemicals.
Use the same cleaning process on concrete steps or sidewalks.
Make sure that the ladder is planted firmly on level ground.
Be careful climbing up on the ladder. Ask a friend to hold the ladder for you as you climb up and down.
Wear shoes with skid-proof bottoms to prevent falls when you are up on the roof.
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