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I have received a few calls lately for Cedar Shake Roof Cleaning. I'm going to look at a job this Saturday in what looks like-according to bing maps a 8000sqft.+ roof. I know some clean using the normal roof mix and some use the three step process. I need to be as educated as possible with the pro's and con's of each. I'm very educated, equipped, and comfortable working on a roof this size (I've been a roofing mechanic for the last 20 years), however I lack the experience in the cleaning of wood.

All tips, tricks, secrets etc. are greatly appreciated. This job is in, what looks to be a very upscale neighborhood so I would definately like to get my foot in the door here. I would be interested in even working with a fellow company here on this project if anyone is interested. It's in the Bryn Mawr, Pa. area.

 



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use a sodium percarbonate for cleaning followed with an oxalic/citric blend. 



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I have received a few calls lately for Cedar Shake Roof Cleaning. I'm going to look at a job this Saturday in what looks like-according to bing maps a 8000sqft.+ roof. I know some clean using the normal roof mix and some use the three step process. I need to be as educated as possible with the pro's and con's of each. I'm very educated, equipped, and comfortable working on a roof this size (I've been a roofing mechanic for the last 20 years), however I lack the experience in the cleaning of wood.

All tips, tricks, secrets etc. are greatly appreciated. This job is in, what looks to be a very upscale neighborhood so I would definately like to get my foot in the door here. I would be interested in even working with a fellow company here on this project if anyone is interested. It's in the Bryn Mawr, Pa. area.

 


 Barry give me a call, I have done a number of them.

 



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use a sodium percarbonate for cleaning followed with an oxalic/citric blend. 


 

 Mike- is there a rinse between the two applications and a rinse after the final application, or just apply without rinsing? If there is rinsing required do I need a pressure rinse or would our 12volt be enough?

Bruce- What's the best time to call?



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Barry - I realize your question is to Mike.  Allow me to chime in anyway?  A mild pressure rinse is needed in between.  500-1000 psi or so.  It's almost like chemically stripping a deck or a fence if you've ever done that.  Lots of labor involved so be sure to price it accordingly.



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I'd assume you'd most likely require the use of a lift if you must wash it similar to the washing of a deck or fence?

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yes very slippery to walk

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landisconstruction wrote:
Roof Cleaning West Chester PA wrote:

use a sodium percarbonate for cleaning followed with an oxalic/citric blend. 


 

 Mike- is there a rinse between the two applications and a rinse after the final application, or just apply without rinsing? If there is rinsing required do I need a pressure rinse or would our 12volt be enough?

Bruce- What's the best time to call?


Barry,

Mix the sodium percarbonate with warm water and apply. Let it dwell for 15 minutes and rinse using 500-1000 psi as mentioned. Then apply the citrolic acid (oxalic/citric blend) to nuetralize the sodium percarbonate and rinse well.

Feel free to call or PM with any questions, Bryn Mawr is a great neighborhood, I hope you get it!!!!

 



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yes very slippery to walk


VERY slippery. Call Norris Sales Company 800-457-7368 to rent a lift. They're in Norristown, about 15 minutes from Bryn Mawr, and you can rent one for a reasonable price, I think $200-$250 a day.

 

 



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