Roofing guidance for Wigan

Moss on Roofs in Wigan

Moss is often more of a drainage and maintenance issue than a reason for aggressive roof cleaning.

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Heavy growth can cause trouble

Moss can break away into gutters and valleys, holding back water around outlets. Thick growth also hides cracked or displaced coverings.

Pressure washing can be rough

High pressure can force water beneath laps and damage the surface of weathered concrete tiles. Old slate roofs can also be damaged by careless foot traffic during cleaning.

Clean only for a reason

If drainage is repeatedly blocking, controlled moss removal may help. A roof does not need to look scrubbed clean simply for appearance.

Inspect while access is available

If safe access is already being arranged, use it to look at gutters, valleys, ridges and obvious repairs. That is more useful than cleaning alone.