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  • How Does Moss Spread and Reproduce?

    Moss has evolved to grow and spread in harsh circumstances, so it is interesting to understand how the plant develops and why specialist solutions are required to kill and prevent its spread.

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  • Cleaning and Maintaining Brick, Stone and Block Walls

    With all types of construction, the removal of moss, algae, lichen, or just 'greening' is important not only for the appearance of the wall but also to maintain its structural strength and lifespan.

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    Removing Moss from a Mono Block Driveway

    Whilst mono block surfaces look great and are functional, they can be a breeding ground for moss, lichen & weeds especially between the blocks. However, there are many ways to clean mono blocks.

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  • How To Clean A Tennis Court

    Moss & algae on tennis courts can be dangerous and unsightly but easy to clean.

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  • Cleaning Moss from Artificial Sports Surfaces

    Artificial grass surfaces may be used for sports pitches as a low maintenance alternative to lawns or other grassed areas. However, dead leaves and moisture allow for moss & algae to grow and spread, making the surfaces slippery and unsightly.

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  • Removing Moss & Cleaning a Thatched Roof

    Moss on a thatched roof is a common problem, and can be removed without damaging the thatch and the roof cleaned

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    How to Choose Your Roof Cleaner - Remove Moss & Dirt

    Moss, algae & lichen are all types of growth which can cause damage to your roof as well as being unsightly. We manufacture and supply a range of specialist cleaners for many different surfaces.

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  • Cleaning a Pitched Roof - Removing Moss

    A pitched roof can accumulate moss, algae & lichen, particularly in damp or north facing areas. Tiles can often become dislodged as moss spreads - removing moss is relatively simple and cost effective.

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  • Moss on Roof?

    Moss can, and will, cause damage to both your roof and property. Slowly, it will grow and water ingress will occur. This isn't intended to cause alarm but to raise awareness that allowing moss to grow, unhindered, will cause issues.

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  • Cleaning & Prevention of Moss on a Flat Roof

    Flat roofs may be more susceptible to greening and moss due to the shall pitch & possible pooling of water - creating a damp environment, ideal for growth

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  • Removing Moss from Tarmac/Asphalt Driveways, Paths & Car-Parks

    It is simple & economic to clean tarmac and asphalt paths and driveways with the correct equipment and cleaning solution.

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  • Cleaning Textured Walls - Render & Pebble Dash

    Rendered walls, textured finishes, or pebble dashed surfaces can suffer from moss or lichen growth - but can be easily cleaned

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  • Removing Moss & Cleaning Buildings, Walls & Structures

    How to clean moss, algae and lichen from concrete walls and facades. These areas are very easy to treat with just a few basic steps.

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  • Cleaning & Preventing Moss & Algae on Paths & Patios

    Moss and algae can make paths very slippery, particularly in the winter months. They can become established in damp shady conditions. There are a number of ways to treat these areas depending upon the tools at your disposal and how much work you wish to do.

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  • Remove Moss from Fencing & Clean Exterior Wooden Furniture

    Wooden fences & garden furniture, with age will start to show dirt and staining, especially during the winter months. No matter how well looked after it is or how old it is the stains will still appear - however treatment is simple and easy to do:

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    Cleaning a Polytunnel, uPVC and Plastic Polymer Surfaces

    Plastic & uPVC surfaces are non porous and require a different treatment to systemic solutions. Here you will find cleaning advice and recommendations for these surfaces.

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  • Why Should I Remove Moss From a Roof & How?

    Is moss on my roof a problem? Will Baticlean CR clean my roof?

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  • What Is Soft Washing?

    How is it done and why is it different to pressure washing?

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  • Cleaning Timber Decking to Prevent Slipping

    Timber decking is very functional but does have a problem in that it can become very slippery during the colder months. It becomes very dirty, tired looking, and unattractive quite quickly. This is caused by moss, algae, dirt and general weathering so it is very important that the area is cleaned to prevent this from happening.

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