Why is it essential to get your skylights cleaned regularly?
Skylights will be positioned in a flat plane in line with the roof surface. This position exposes them directly to the sun, rain and any falling debris. Over time, the harsh weathering causes the glass to deteriorate if not regularly maintained. Bird poo, dirt, and other debris left on the glass for extended periods may cause staining in the glass that is hard to remove. Also, water staining and runoff from the roof or walls may leave hard water or other marks behind.
On the inside surface of the skylight, we often find mould spores. Many customers need to remember to clean the insides of their skylights. Mold spores can have adverse health effects. We recommend cleaning your roof windows or skylights once or twice a year.
Window Cleaning Method
How do we clean your roof skylights?
Skylights should be made from toughened glass so they can cop a bit of a hammering from the elements. Glass awnings or atriums are likewise. Still, we usually use regular window cleaning methods with a few differences. We use coarse but scratch-proof pads to scrub them down hard. If this is not adequate, we can make an assessment and use a professional window cleaning blade that will safely shave off the debris or mineral residues from the surface. Our technicians may sometimes use chemicals to soften or dissolve the residues. Living near the coast is especially bad due to salt in the air.
The glass cleaner will make sure to access your roof with safety in mind. The technicians will take all the necessary precautions. Our technicians comply with all health and safety requirements.
Roof Glass Cleaning
What kinds of roof windows do we clean?
Our window and skylight cleaners can clean any glass on your property, regardless of its position on the roof. The roof glass also includes:
awnings
glass atriums
roof balustrading
Can we clean a badly stained or damaged skylight?
We offer a hard water staining removal service. This service involves using a buffing machine and compounds to remove thick dirt, minerals, hard water, or calcium-staining surface layers. Ninety-nine times out of a hundred, this is not necessary.
We will let you know if there are any cracks in your skylight. With a smartphone, we can take a picture so that you can see for yourself. This occurrence is usually quite rare, though the rubber seals can wear out, so we can take a picture of these, too, if that is the case.
Skylight cleaning is an add-on service to standard roof cleaning at your property. If you want your skylights cleaned, please mention this to us. You can be sure that it will make a massive difference to the appearance of your property. Please phone us for more information or to make a booking.