It is amazing how many professional cleaners work hard doing this and then in their spare time watch someone else doing it!. I guess we love it. Excellent video mate. 👍👏

@aemackintosh

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks.😎👍🏼

This industrys definitely improving with all this new kit and another great video.👍

@aemackintosh

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks.😃👍🏼

Great work Ash! Keeping being you 100%. Love the videos mate.

@aemackintosh

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!😃👍🏼

An innovator and inspiration to so many cleaners

Good job mate can’t beat the mossmatic for roof cleaning it’s the way forward

@aemackintosh

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😎👍🏼

Reckon this is what I'll buy after the van, thanks Ash!

@aemackintosh

3 жыл бұрын

I wish you all the best with your business plans.😃👍🏼

Rutland pumps for all my pressure washer parts and spares. Their a really good company 👌

@aemackintosh

3 жыл бұрын

Nice one.😃👍🏼

Just started out and this was extremely helpful by having the names of products and where to get them .. I'm only down the road from where your from and wish we could meet for a pint because your knowledge is what I'm in need right now , I have so many unanswered questions , Thanks for this video 👍

@aemackintosh

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I’m glad you find it useful. If you get in touch with Rutland Pumps, they can help you out.👍🏼

Hats of to you mate for this excellent infor & experience that you share for us newbies.

@aemackintosh

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comments! I’m glad you find it useful.😃👍🏼

You know what's what, always informative 👌. Just need to raise the capital for some of these things and I'll be on it thanks appreciate you taking the time to put these videos on to help 👍

@aemackintosh

3 жыл бұрын

It’s worth saving and get the best tools.😃👍🏼

Hi Ashley Fantastic video as usual very helpful and informative. Keep up the good work.

@aemackintosh

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I’m glad you find it useful.😃👍🏼

That's fantastic look up the amazing tools in the market and brilliant ideas that you have to improved and make the job easy I recommend to have the belt it's easy to hold the pole there is in the market when you finish your arms become so tyre i got a Fibreglass Cleaning Wand plus Mosmatic Surface Cleaner not cheap I'm doing Petrol Station Roofs but It's a good idea too WELL DONE Ashley great video

@aemackintosh

3 жыл бұрын

Great. Thanks.😃👍🏼

Brilliant video Ashley! Thanks mate keep them coming!

@aemackintosh

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!😃👍🏼

Hi Ashley you've come a long way from window cleaning haven't you. Your work is fantastic and you deserve a lot of credit. You really are a Forerunner in the cleaning industry .

@aemackintosh

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I like to try different things, but window cleaning will always be in my blood.😉👍🏼

@b.c.f.c.redarmy7027

Жыл бұрын

@@aemackintosh ok mate where can I get one of these machines from & do they connect straight to jetwash. Thank you

@aemackintosh

Жыл бұрын

Try Rutland Pumps 👍🏼

@b.c.f.c.redarmy7027

Жыл бұрын

@@aemackintosh Thank you

@ismet333

7 ай бұрын

​@@aemackintoshhow much do you wash a yard for?

Most men would heartily agree with the need for a rigid pole 👍🏻excellent pole technique shown with your rigid pole 😁think big and think stiff being mindful of rythym is what I have learned here top man 😎

@aemackintosh

3 ай бұрын

😆👍🏼

Thank You Ash, that set up is like everything you do first class. ATB Reeco

@aemackintosh

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I hope you find it useful.👍🏼

@R33CO

2 жыл бұрын

@@aemackintosh I did Thank You Ash. ATB Reeco

Great video .. your giving away secrets and helping a lot of people i am sure .. in the process !! How can anybody not be anything but thankful for this information .... Eventually though theaim should be to get the work done fast especially using extension poles because of the high chance of getting TENNIS ARM / ELBOW .. So it helps having young blood in the firm at some stage ..

@aemackintosh

3 жыл бұрын

My kids a teenagers now. I’m hoping that they can help out with some of the grafting soon.😃👍🏼

@fensterputzernuernberg

3 жыл бұрын

@@aemackintosh Well if he has enthusiasm for it that will be a wonderful thing .. for you all .

@jeremyminns5627

3 жыл бұрын

I was thinking of using a device to support the pole called a elephant trunk they use them to support hedge trimmers in gardening to prevent fatigue on the operators arms.

@aemackintosh

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I’m not sure that would work as the pole mostly wants to rise up when you pull the trigger and you need to use a little force to push it down.😃👍🏼

Thanks for all your help learning loads off your vids 👍👍

@aemackintosh

2 жыл бұрын

That’s great! I’m glad you find it useful. Thanks for your comments.😃👍🏼

💪🤩Thank you Ashley, you are the best.

@aemackintosh

3 жыл бұрын

😎👍🏼

The small fsc seems to make the job look so much better in the end. I bet there is a mess to clear up after though :-)

@aemackintosh

3 жыл бұрын

There is a lot of work in the clean up.😃👍🏼

What a brilliant clear video thanks for the advice top bloke

@aemackintosh

7 ай бұрын

Thanks! Glad you find it useful.👍🏼

great video as always, also i think we would love to see how Paul is getting on :)

@aemackintosh

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Yes, we will catch up with Paul soon.😃👍🏼

Thank you Ashley 👌🏻

@aemackintosh

3 жыл бұрын

😎👍🏼

A great idea for using surface cleaner

@aemackintosh

2 жыл бұрын

It’s a great method to cover the roof in a very methodical and even way.😃👍🏼

Excellent information again 👏 thank you.

@aemackintosh

3 жыл бұрын

Great. I’m glad you find it useful. Thanks.😃👍🏼

A cleaning pioneer ! great job Ashley you will go down in history

Very good presentation mate . I really will buy one 👍!

@aemackintosh

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I’m glad you found it useful.😃👍🏼

cheers mate good video now i no were to get from thanks davey

@aemackintosh

3 жыл бұрын

I’m glad you found it useful.😃👍🏼

Amazing video really informative 👍🏼

@aemackintosh

2 жыл бұрын

Great. I’m glad you found it useful. Thanks.😃👍🏼

Great video learn a lot more how to the Clean roof

@aemackintosh

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks.😃👍🏼

Great Job 😎👍

@aemackintosh

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks.😃👍🏼

Great job Ashley, what tips sizes and angle degrees tips are you using on the surface cleaner, thanks David 👍

Excellent video, thank you for such an honest and informative introduction to roof tile cleaning. I have subscribed to your Channel so hope to see many more of your videos. Have you done a video on roof roof coatings; that would be really interesting?

@aemackintosh

3 ай бұрын

Thanks! I don’t apply coatings, I prefer to treat with biocide and help the customer with their long term maintenance.👍🏼

Thanks sir much appreciated!!!!!

@aemackintosh

3 жыл бұрын

😃👍🏼

Hello Ashley I watch your videos new poles you are promoting do the longer ones fit tradinal unger tradinal tools àplicators squeegees applicators etc and the stingray indoor ànytips where to get new customers nearly 67yrs but fancy part time work a gain good videos thanks xx

@aemackintosh

Жыл бұрын

Yes, you just need the right adapter for the top of the pole. I’m trying to source some for myself, but you can get them elsewhere.👍🏼

Great video yet again! What would you say is the best pressure to run this setup at ?

The spin is sugoi!

@aemackintosh

Жыл бұрын

💥😜👍🏼

Very helpful

@aemackintosh

Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it.🤩👍🏼

Hi Ashley. Another great video. I wondered how did you manage the waste water and slurry coming off the roof. It seemed that you had quite a lot to deal with. Also, I was wondering how you would survey a roof before cleaning, as the water could find loose tiles, and water finding its way into the loft space. It looks like an excellent way to clean the roofs though. Cheers

@aemackintosh

3 жыл бұрын

Yes the clean up is a big part of the job. We try to catch the worst of it with plastic sheeting below. Then we also clear out the gutters and rinse down pretty much the whole building.😃👍🏼

@kinhelfa

Жыл бұрын

@@aemackintosh I am curious to read your response to the second part of the question as I have been asked to quote for the cleaning of a moss-laden bungalow roof that has >1cm gaps between the tiles. Having not ventured into roof cleaning, yet, I do not want to get my first job wrong and ruin my reputation. As an aside and rough guide, how do you charge (per m2 or per hour) and what do you charge. I am based in Cornwall, not sure that makes as as we have a broad mix of low wage earners and the idle rich down here.

Hi Ashley, thanks for putting this video together - I love this setup you have made. When you run the surface cleaner across roof tiles which have a very high ridge, have you encountered any problems (such as the spinning bar clipping the ridge of a tile)? If so do you have any suggestions for how this could be avoided (such as installing longer bristles to increase the distance between the surface cleaner and the tiles)? Thanks

@aemackintosh

2 жыл бұрын

Obviously just be careful on the lip of the tile as you come down from one row to the next. I wouldn’t replace the bristles round the edge with longer ones because you need the jets close to the surface so they are effective in the low dips of the tile.👍🏼

@benjaminwelch8099

2 жыл бұрын

@@aemackintosh Thanks Ashley, I'll give that a go and consider modifications only if necessary in that case. Love your work!

Nice one Ash, great to see another method of doing it! 😃 Do you use a drone to do the top down shots or is it just a camera on a pole? Thinking of doing a few shots to show customers the difference before and after. Thanks!

@aemackintosh

3 жыл бұрын

I put the camera on a spare window cleaners pole.😃👍🏼

@jesseoconnell4369

3 жыл бұрын

@@aemackintosh Brilliant thanks Ash! It looks great, will definitely be giving it a try in future 😀👍 Appreciate the reply 😃

Awesome

@aemackintosh

3 жыл бұрын

😎👍🏼

Have you considered using copper roof tape after cleaning the roof? It releases copper ions that create an invisible barrier, deterring moss and algae growth for years. You can google Anti-moss copper roof tape to find a good local supplier

@aemackintosh

Жыл бұрын

Yes I’ve seen those strips, they look good.👍🏼

Surface washer came off on a job I was on using a quick connect like yours. My heart sank. I was very luck it didn't hit someone on the ground. I now use a screwed fitting not a quick connect. I hope this helps someone avoid disaster.

@aemackintosh

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comments. You do need to make sure it is properly secured in the quick release fitting.👍🏼

@edwardsheehy9694

3 жыл бұрын

@@aemackintosh I had it properly secured. I have also experience the larger quick release couplings come apart on power washer hozes . Not a majority issue if on the ground.

Great work. What degrees fan jets did you select when buying your mosmatic? Or what degrees splay fan jets do you recommend for roofs? Cheers

True to your word thanks for the video How do you quote for the job

@aemackintosh

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I charge per square meter.😃👍🏼

Hi Ashley, could you use an extension whirlaway lance with the surface cl?eaner

Hey Ash. Great vid again! Do you find there's much additional cleaning around the property using this method Vs scraping? Thanks

@aemackintosh

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, this method makes a lot of wet sludgy muck. We put sheeting down to catch the worst of it.😃👍🏼

😳😃👍🙏Gracias por explicar super bien 👍 👏👏👏👏🙏

@aemackintosh

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!😎👍🏼

I'll get one of those

@aemackintosh

3 жыл бұрын

😃👍🏼

Another great vid. Can you use the FSC on shaped tiles or only on flat?

@aemackintosh

3 жыл бұрын

I have used to on curved tiles too. You just have to be a little careful not to catch the jets on the edges of the tiles.😃👍🏼

Thanks good video. Wish you also elaborated on your pressure washer...which is the most reasonable to use

@aemackintosh

2 жыл бұрын

There is possibly a link in the description, or there is a whole playlist on my channel.😉👍🏼

Love this method. Just worried of water ingress into the attic. Does it depend on the type of roof tiles?

@aemackintosh

3 жыл бұрын

Yes. I wouldn’t use this method for every roof, but I use less pressure than I would on paving.😃👍🏼

What a great video, thank you. Do you use a detergent, and is it cold water that you use? Thanks again 👍👍

@aemackintosh

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. In this video I used cold water pressure and treated the roof with biocide afterwards.👍🏼

Another great video Ash, Have you got the link to where you bought the 12 ‘’ mosmatic ?

@aemackintosh

3 жыл бұрын

They do it at Rutland Pumps.😃👍🏼

Hi Ashley love your videos !! Could I just clarify what size nozzles you are currently using as in the comments section at one point you were suggesting 25 degrees and then later on 15 degrees ? Was the 15 degree an error or just something you have found better with more roof cleaning experience ??

Nice bit of kit, have you thought about steam cleaning?

@aemackintosh

3 жыл бұрын

Yes. Something else to buy! 😆👍🏼

@PartridgeExteriorCleaning

3 жыл бұрын

@@aemackintosh too right xD

Very good job mate! Im impressed about ure work and watched a ton of videos of ures. Here in sweden we got diffrent type of tiles, more curved ones. I dont know if the surface cleaner could take that but i think i ll can use a turbo nuzzle and a sturdy pole like u to tackle that problem. What do u think?😀

@aemackintosh

2 ай бұрын

I never use a turbo nozzle as it’s too harsh on the tiles.

Can you use that on low pressure for solar panels covered in lichen?

Hello, which inlet fitting should be selected when ordering the conversion kit from Rutland Pumps?

And second hand if you have the kit telescopic phantom 35 ft and mosmatic?

Great video Ash! Have you tried the mosmatic fsc on a shaped, profiled roof tile? If so, how did it clean/perform compared to a flat tile?? Thanks in advance 👍

@aemackintosh

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah it works fine. I would maybe use a little higher pressure.👍🏼

@markellis404

2 жыл бұрын

@@aemackintosh Ok, great - thank you! 👍

Great video 👍🏻 Can I ask, what’s involved in the clean up? You say there’s lots to do? Does all the moss fall off the roof to below and dirty water run down the house? How are you cleaning that? Lots of sheets below? Also, I saw someone said to plug the gutters? Is that to intentionally stop moss going into the down pipe? I presume it all then falls over the gutter? 😊

@aemackintosh

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, we use plastisheeting to catch the worst of the much. But we clear out the gutter, wash down virtually the whole building and rinse away all the mess below.😃👍🏼

Roof cleaning ❤❤❤❤❤❤

Nice explanation. I wondered how you avoided damage, but it's obviously the lower PSI.

@aemackintosh

2 жыл бұрын

Yes. You can’t clean every roof this way, some are just too delicate.

Thank you so much for this video, So very much appreciated Ash. Next year getting into roofs. What biocide do you use? Thanks Steve

@aemackintosh

2 жыл бұрын

I’m glad you found it useful. I mostly use GK Pro biocide, or Algoclear.👍🏼

@deathski2

2 жыл бұрын

@@aemackintosh Thanks again. 👍

Hi Ashley do you use hypo when your cleaning a roof or algo clear thanks Gavyn ,,good videos very helpful

@aemackintosh

3 жыл бұрын

No, just AlgoClear.😃👍🏼

Great video. What size nozzles do you have in the 12 inch cleaner

@aemackintosh

3 жыл бұрын

25 degree fan jets.😃👍🏼

Hi, can i ask where did you buy this setup? Looks very good sir!

Great video , can’t see the full kit you mention at Rutland pumps can you advise

@aemackintosh

3 жыл бұрын

They sell the pole hose and adapter with trigger as a kit. The pole and fsc you have to buy separately.😃👍🏼

What kind of chemica you used for blackspots? Thank you!

I had a prior vent duct cleaning biz and I am trying to add this to it don’t know if it be a good idea? In USA Pennsylvania it’s kinda cold to do pressure washing- I guess I can wait around and see how it goes - yes but google is kinda expensive - I used home advisor in the past but now they down the tubes - digital marketing and maybe a web domain might work ?

Just curious the gutters need to be clear before hand to allow drainage, but do the gutters get clogged up durimg the process and/or do the gutters need to be cleaned again? Thanks for the video and the info.

@aemackintosh

6 ай бұрын

I clean the gutters out straight afterwards as part of the job.

how much pressure do you use to clean a roof? I really enjoy your videos and motivating me to start this business

@aemackintosh

3 жыл бұрын

I use much less pressure on a roof than I would on paving. I just lower the revs slightly.😃👍🏼

Great video Ashley how is Paul getting on. You could use a foot switch then you don't have to have the trigger mounted on the pole so you could use it as both waterfed and pressure washing pole

@aemackintosh

3 жыл бұрын

Not sure what I think about that? Sounds good but then I wouldn’t be able to move my foot without taking my foot off the trigger.😬👍🏼

@colonynaut1627

3 жыл бұрын

Interesting idea on the foot switch - how would you do it?

@LancashireProClean

3 жыл бұрын

@@colonynaut1627 your pressure washer goes to a foot switch then out of there with a hose through your pole.It just means you can use your pole for pressure washing and waterfed pole window cleaning. If you mount a trigger on the pole you can only really do pressure washing with it.The foot switches aren't cheap though look at q washers on KZread Damien has videos on the subject and can supply everything you need also AC pressure washers do kits dependent on the length of your pole. But as Ashley said you would need a really good hi-mod pole though like ova8 or supermax 3k

@colonynaut1627

3 жыл бұрын

@@LancashireProClean Interesting, thanks!

Can you use that for patios and driveways too? great vid mate

@aemackintosh

3 жыл бұрын

Sure.😃👍🏼

What tips on the Mossmatic do you use and what LPM and Bar is your machine? Also, what degree of spray nozzle do you use when you're not using the surface cleaner? Great work by the way.

@aemackintosh

3 жыл бұрын

Standard jets on the fsc are usually 25degree. My pressure washer is 3000psi, 21lpm but I use it on reduced when cleaning roofs.😃👍🏼

@williamj8349

3 жыл бұрын

@@aemackintosh blimey! I’ve just ordered mine with 40 tips for our first pressure washing roof job at the end of the month (been scraping and spraying until now). Rutland have been super helpful, you should totally reach out to them for a sponsorship.

@benjaminwelch8099

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Ashley, I have a 4000 PSI machine at 15.2 LPM. I’m about to purchase the 12 inch Mossmatic and I have everything else you’re using here. Would you suggest I get the orifice sizes to bring this down to 3000 PSI for this setup for cleaning tile roofs with a high ridge?

Hi what size is the plate you power wash your bame on Footpaths. The reverse grafitti one what are the dimensions to it

Ash what's the best brush head do you think for delivering soft wash through an electric back pack set up? Ideally compatible with a Phantom pole. Cheers 👍

@aemackintosh

3 жыл бұрын

One with stiff bristles is usually best, hot water brushes have good stiff bristles. Use it with fan jets.😃👍🏼

Great video ashley, can you tell me where I can buy the adaptor that goes from the pole to the moss matic please?

@aemackintosh

Жыл бұрын

They sell the pole conversion kits as a set. You can get it from Rutland Pumps.👍🏼

Can you make a video when too use wich tool on al diff types of roofs?

@aemackintosh

2 жыл бұрын

That would be a good one, but a little tricky to actually do.👍🏼

How long is the hose please great vid

@aemackintosh

Жыл бұрын

I use 15m of regular pressure hose, then 15 meters of lighter thermoplastic hose up to the pole.👍🏼

Great video Ash. Any chance can send me the link for the parts also the trigger etc 👍🏻👍🏻

@aemackintosh

3 жыл бұрын

There is a link for the pole conversion kit in the description. The flat surface cleaner is also from Rutland Pumps.😃👍🏼

Fantastic job. 👍👍 Only wondering can this fsc be used on all types of tile? Thanks Ashley, Kind regards, Paudie

@AW-Services

3 жыл бұрын

The obvious answer is a flat surface cleaner will be less and less effective on the increasing profile of a tile

@aemackintosh

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, it’s maybe slightly less effective on curved tiles, and you have to be a bit careful not to catch the jets on the edges of those types of tile. I think you couldn’t use this method for every type of tile if some are too delicate.😃👍🏼

Hola desde Chile, como se llama esa maravilla y dónde la puedo conseguir? Me refiero a la extensión o pértiga.

Hello from Germany, thank you for your great Video. We also use the Unger Hi-Mod for windowcleaning. Can you give us a link where we can buy the Equipment for Highpressure cleaning with mosmatic and Unger?!

@aemackintosh

2 жыл бұрын

Rutland Pumps in the UK.👍🏼

Do you find that down pipes get clogged when you are cleaning roofs?

Hi Ashley I’ve just bought a foot trigger for my pole so I don’t have to use the hand trigger ... you should have a look at one and see what you think! £135 it was!

@aemackintosh

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I’ve seen them, but I’m not sure how I would get on with it?🤔👍🏼

@paulharkin906

3 жыл бұрын

@@aemackintosh easier when on a scaffold as you don’t have the weight of the trigger and hose to contend with 😊

Great video, however unger hi mod carbon fibre poles are very expensive, could advise on a suitable cheaper pole please? Thanks again for your great videos💯

@aemackintosh

2 жыл бұрын

You might want to check out the Gardiner Super Max which are also hi mod. They are more expensive poles but you will appreciate it when you have it fully extended up a room with the tool on the end.😃👍🏼

@bobbymac1319

2 жыл бұрын

@@aemackintosh thank you very much for your speedy reply, will look now 😀 👌

Hi, great video!! Are some customers weary of having pressure washing done on roofs because of leaks? Cracked tiles and vents.. or is this not a problem really?

@aemackintosh

3 жыл бұрын

It can dislodge loose mortar or cracked tiles, but these are is that should be addressed anyway. It is low pressure, so it won’t cause damage but not all tiles will be robust enough for this method.😃👍🏼

@Vsesol

3 жыл бұрын

Thanku for the reply. That makes complete sense! The customers who would want this kind of work done would be those who would want any issues on roof fixed anyway..

I've always said to keep in control of your ridget pole.

@aemackintosh

3 жыл бұрын

🤦🏻‍♂️😆

Hello ashley, whats the psi a GPM you use ??

talk with streamline they only have 22 foot in hi mod ova 8 where did you order your 30 foot hi mod ?

salut.. j aprrecie beaucoup ton travail. pour la mosmatic quel degres de jet utilise tu? car pour la commande sur rutlands il me demande en option.. merci

What would be a safe pressure to remove moss ect from a roof .... 1000psi or less. There must be a sweat spot when debris can be removed without damaging the tiles ect.

@aemackintosh

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, exactly. Pressure washing power is actually measured by a combination of psi and litres per minute of water used. But there is a balance of the amount of force needed to clean the surface. I think you get a feel for it and it can vary from job to job depending on the type of tile and how dirty it is.👍🏼

Would be awesome if you could add a links to all those parts! Thanks in advance

@aemackintosh

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, I have put a link in the description to the pole adapter kit.😃👍🏼

Hey guys, I really need this conversion kit. I’m out here in Southern California in the states and I can’t find anything close I also check the vendors you mentioned, and no one is shipping to the United States. If there’s any way you can help me I would greatly appreciate it.

Olá sou do Brasil quero comprar um aquajet igual a esse por favor pôde me ajudar onde comprar? Obrigado Deus abençoe 🙏

Ash could you help with the orifice nozzle size? We have the same jetwash (21lpm) and have gone with 25° jets but unsure what size the nozzles need to be.

@aemackintosh

3 жыл бұрын

Mine are 25025.😃👍🏼

hi Ashley i am cleaning my first roof today - its natural slate tile - i am scraping and applying biocide - but i am not happy with results as roof still looks dirty - can you pressure washer the natural slate and slate tiles with that system - thanks in advance

@aemackintosh

2 жыл бұрын

It will take some time for the biocides to do it’s thing, then the weather will naturally wash away the remaining dirt/biofilm. Give it a few weeks/months and it will look tons better.👍🏼