Cleaing metal roofs

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Kevin P

New member

• Mar 25, 2007

• #1

I'm trying to get a business going cleaning metal roofs for mainly residencial homes. The roofs consist of galvalume and painted metal.
Someone mentioned to use TIDE HE detergent or Dawn liquid soap to clean metal roofs. I want to use a safe chemical that will not cause corrosion or change the color of a roof. Are there any suggestions out there?

 

Russ Spence

Commercial Pressure Wash Expert

• Apr 3, 2007

• #2

i have dne them with great success by using a 5 to 1 mix of 12.5% SH and a good surfactant for stick .... rinse after a 10 to 15 min dwell and you can throw some wax in for a little extra shine but stay away from the TSP when doing it (just my 2 cents worth)

 

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Kevin P

New member

• Apr 8, 2007

• #3

Thanks for the info.
A metal roof supply co. recommended to use a soft bristle brush on metal roofs. Is this a good idea?
What type of wax would be good to use??
Is there a mix ratio?

 

Ron Musgraves

Exterior Restoration Specialist

Staff member

• Sep 8, 2012

• #4

This one always comes up

 

Rapid HotClean

New member

• Oct 7, 2014

• #5

Ron Musgraves said:

This one always comes up

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AC Lockyer

New member

• Oct 16, 2014

• #6

SoftWash Systems Authorized Professionals have had great success with metal roofs!

http://softwashsystems.activeboard.com/t58781138/metal-roof-restoration-ii/

and

http://softwashsystems.activeboard.com/t56965885/metal-roof-restoration/

There are about 7 individual threads on metal roofs over at Softwash Community. Lots of great info I hope will help.

AC

 

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cleanfinish

New member

• Nov 6, 2014

• #7

try a strong mix with your roof cleaning pump. Use plenty of SH and a good surfactant -- i recommend Gain, Roof snot, or Sun laundry detergent