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While some homeowners in Wales like the look of moss on their roof, this growth may have a damaging effect on the stability of the substrate structure. The moss and algae roots can grow into the building material and absorb water. This causes most of the problems, because in freezing weather building materials often expand. This leads to frost chipping, the surface protection is destroyed and the weathering process far advanced.
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Office: 01792 474554
enquiries@thepowerwashcompany.co.uk |
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Moss can be not only unsightly but also dangerous if left untreated on driveways, paths, play areas, walkways, factories, decking, marinas, pavements and any other areas that are used by the public. In these litigious times, companies and individuals are regularly being sued by
people who have fallen due to the growth of moss and algae. Therefore, the removal of
these can be a sound investment.
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Someone slips over every 5 minutes and this normally occurs on wet or contaminated areas. Most slips are due to poor maintenance and cleaning.
Solutions are often simple and cost effective. Cost to employers is £500+ million
per year. Cost to the National Health Service is £133+ million per year.
At this time The Power Wash Company are unaware of any proof that algae will shorten the life of your roof. However, over time algae will continue to spread causing more areas of your roof to turn green. It's appearance is not only unattractive, but can cause the shingles to become quite slippery. This increases the risks of an accident occurring when service personnel (cable technicians, roofers, Christmas light installers, etc.) need to walk on the roof of your home also the build up of algae can make any surface, particularly blocked
paving, slippy, grimey and a hard surface to walk on. Decking can also get covered in algae, and surface growth, leaving it very slippery and dangerous when damp or wet. This is very common in shaded areas.
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Moss and Algae Removal S wansea, Neath, llanelli, Carmarthen, Port Talbot, Barry, Cwmbran, Newport, Merthyr, Llandudno, Bridgend, Ammanford |
