How do I clean roof slates?

Keep the roof tiles damp throughout the 60 minute period, then hose or lightly pressure wash away with clean water. For areas of heavy contamination or soiling, leave product on surface for longer or re-apply. Roof Clean Xtreme is the best roof cleaning product for slate or concrete roof tiles.

How do you clean moss off a slate roof?

If you have moss, mold or rust spots that are reachable, gently scrub them with a medium-stiff brush and a solution of 1/4 cup general household cleaner to one gallon of water. Wash away soap residue and remaining bits with a gentle spray from the garden hose.

Can you power wash slates?

Buildup of moss and debris on slate roofs hold moisture in the slates that can split them during winter. It is also important to never pressure wash your slate roof or even use too strong a blast from a garden hose. Pressure washing can break apart slates or drive water up under slates and cause leaks.

How do I get the black stuff off my roof?

A mixture of trisodium phosphate (TSP), bleach, and water will also remove stains. Oxygen bleach lightens stains as well and is less harmful to the environment, but it doesn’t produce as immediate or dramatic an effect as chlorine bleach.

What’s the best way to clean your slate?

How To: Clean Slate 1 Regular Cleaning. First make sure to sweep, dust, or dry mop the surface to remove any loose dirt. 2 Occasional Deep Cleaning. Follow the steps above for regular cleaning, but once the surface is dry, apply a thin layer of teak oil to the slate with a soft cloth. 3 Stain Removal.

What’s the difference between Cedral slate and Tegral?

The Cedral world just got bigger and is our new home for all residential products. Cedral brings together our roofing and façade solutions so you can build more beautiful and resilient homes. Tegral fibre-cement slates have become part of the Cedral family and are now Cedral slates.

Why is it important to clean slate roof?

Close up of slate roof tiles. Regular cleaning is an important part of keeping a slate roof in working order. Debris and moss buildup hold moisture in the slates that can split them during winter freezes.

What’s the best way to get Grout off a slate floor?

(Be careful if you have a slate floor with colored grout, as this bleach solution could damage the color of that grout.) For tougher stains, mix together peroxide and baking soda into a bubbly paste. After the bubbles die down, apply the paste to the stain and let it set.