by NFRC | Sep 07, 2012
The National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) Ltd, the UK’s oldest roofing trade association, has been receiving an unprecedented number of calls from members of the public, who have been approached about moss removal, which is usually followed up with the tiles being painted in order, so it is claimed, to prolong the life of the roof.
While NFRC is a dedicated roofing trade association that has been around for over 120 years we have never recognised the practice of moss removal or roof painting as a true roofing discipline. The reason being, in most instances, moss on roof tiles is rarely a problem and only needs to be removed if it is blocking gutters, outlets and other drainage points on the roof. Most ‘techniques’ that we have come across to remove moss, are often achieved by ‘violent’ means such as power-washing, which may cause damage to the roof, especially when combined with unnecessary foot traffic often leading to cracked or broken roof tiles.
The removal of the moss is often followed up by painting the roof tiles. There are claims that this can increase the thermal efficiency of roofs as well as extending the life of the roof tiles, but unless the products carry credible UK based, third party accreditation we would urge members of the public to view any claims with extreme caution.
Our advice, therefore, to property owners who are concerned about the condition of their roof is to contact a reputable roofing contractor for a proper assessment and, if necessary, to obtain at least three quotes for any works, using conventional roofing methods.
Tradecall Roofing are approved contractors to MossGo a very simple moss removal system which will not in any way damage your roof .
MossGo Pro is a spray once product. It leaves no smear. The layer hosting microbes, algae and its symbiotic partners – in moss and lichen – dies within a few hours.
While NFRC is a dedicated roofing trade association that has been around for over 120 years we have never recognised the practice of moss removal or roof painting as a true roofing discipline. The reason being, in most instances, moss on roof tiles is rarely a problem and only needs to be removed if it is blocking gutters, outlets and other drainage points on the roof. Most ‘techniques’ that we have come across to remove moss, are often achieved by ‘violent’ means such as power-washing, which may cause damage to the roof, especially when combined with unnecessary foot traffic often leading to cracked or broken roof tiles.
The removal of the moss is often followed up by painting the roof tiles. There are claims that this can increase the thermal efficiency of roofs as well as extending the life of the roof tiles, but unless the products carry credible UK based, third party accreditation we would urge members of the public to view any claims with extreme caution.
Our advice, therefore, to property owners who are concerned about the condition of their roof is to contact a reputable roofing contractor for a proper assessment and, if necessary, to obtain at least three quotes for any works, using conventional roofing methods.
Tradecall Roofing are approved contractors to MossGo a very simple moss removal system which will not in any way damage your roof .
The Mossgo Roof Treatment System is non-aggressive in nature. It comprises of the chemical and the equipment needed to deliver it effectively and safely onto the roof.
It has been developed and adapted to suit weather conditions prevailing in the British Isles and Ireland.
The active ingredient of MossGo Pro is a quaternary ammonium. It does not affect any known material used in construction. It has a rapid breakdown rate after use, leaving residues absorbed by bacteria.MossGo Pro is a spray once product. It leaves no smear. The layer hosting microbes, algae and its symbiotic partners – in moss and lichen – dies within a few hours.
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