TLC SOFTWASH
Residential Moss/Mould & Lichen Treatment Services
Moss/Mould & Lichen
Has your driveway become slippery because of moss or mould? Is your roof not looking so great because of lichen growth? Aside from the fact that Moss/Mould and Lichen makes your roof or concrete surfaces look unsightly, Moss/Mould and Lichen can cause significant damage, resulting in costly repairs.
Temperature, dust and rainfall all create the perfect environment for lichen to flourish. In certain environments, the paint coating of prepainted steel may be subject to lichen growth. Lichen is found almost everywhere with their spores being dispersed by wind.
Protect
Lichen holds moisture against the surface. When this moisture is exposed to cool temperatures it can then freeze causing the roofing material to bend, warp, shift, or crack. This may drastically decrease the life-span of your roof.
The build-up of lichen on your roof can also have an affect on the gutters ability to manage rainfall. As a result, you could end up with blocked gutters or a leaky roof.
Treatment
TLC Softwash can treat your roof with our slow acting, long lasting roof treatment to remove existing growth and/or prevent future growth.
The treatment is applied to your roof and left to kill the Moss/Mould and Lichen (including spores) over a period between 4 weeks and 6 months (depending on type of growth). The treatment typically lasts up to 18 months, however we do recommend having the roof treated every 12-18 months to prevent the growth from returning.
NOTE:
If your property is on tank water, you must disconnect your water tank prior to TLC Softwash arriving at your property. The tank must remain disconnected for 3-4 good downpours of rain to flush your gutters and pipes out before reconnecting and harvesting rainwater
Benefits of having regular moss/mould & lichen treatments
LIFETIME
Prevent damage to your roof and extend its lifespan
LOOKS
Improve the aesthetics of your property with a clean, fresh look
HEALTH
Protect your health from harmful mould spores around your home
DRAINING
Remove lichen from draining areas that might block and cause leaks
Moss/Mould & Lichen FAQ’s
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The frequency of roof moss/mould & lichen removal treatments depends on a variety of factors, such as the age of your roof, the climate in your area. Typically, we recommend having your roof treated for moss/mould & lichen every 18 months to 2 years.
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The treatment is applied to your roof and left to kill the Moss/Mould and Lichen (including spores) over a period between 4 weeks and 6 months (depending on type of growth).
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No. We need a window of 3-4 hours of no rain after application to ensure the product will work.
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Yes, we offer a 12 month guarantee on all moss/mould & lichen treatments. If, within 12 months of us applying the product, the growth is not dead or dying, we will re-treat at no additional cost.
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Yes you can. However, you must disconnect your water tank prior to TLC Softwash arriving at your property. The tank must remain disconnected for 3-4 good downpours of rain to flush your gutters and pipes out before reconnecting and collecting rainwater.
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You will notice that the moss, mould & lichen will change colour and turn either a white or pale-yellow. It will then become very dry. This shows that the growth has died and over the coming weeks it will break down and pull away from the roof with the wind and rain.