How To Clean A Polycarbonate Roof?

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How To Clean A Polycarbonate Roof? - Tuflite
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Polycarbonate roofs are being built for their
renowned durability and strength. This is
because they have high impact resistance, and are
not likely to crack or break easily. Moreover,
they have a very long life, making them stand
strong against the weather and environment for
decades! However, one drawback is that
polycarbonate builds up dirt, and if not cleaned
regularly, they may experience discolouration.
But again, this is no severe drawback. Since
polycarbonates are easy to clean, you can have
them cleaned on a regular basis by anyone, or may
even do it yourself! In this blog, we will show
you how you can clean your polycarbonate roof in
the easiest and most effective manner.

• Leaves, twigs, sand, and other debris may build
  up on your roof throughout the year. To
• eliminate this, you must have your roofs cleaned
  every few months, making it a twice or thrice
  event every year.
• First of all, remove the leaves, twigs, and other
  large debris that can be easily picked up by
  hand, broom, or a leaf blower. However, take care
  not to scratch or pierce the roof, as this may
  damage the coating or cause leaks, which will
  deteriorate the quality of the roof and make it
  last shorter.
• Once all the debris is picked up, you will need
  to start washing the roof. This will definitely
  cause small pieces of debris and dirty water to
  enter your gutters. This is why before the

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• washing procedure, you need to ensure that your
  gutters are clear. Also, detach any water
  collection unit present.
• One very important thing you need to remember is
  that you are not supposed to use any kind of
  strong detergents or chemicals on your
  polycarbonate roof. These elements can damage
  the coatings that are used to prolong the life of
  your roof. You can thus use a mild soap that
  doesnt contain any abrasive chemicals. Mix this
  with lukewarm water so that even the toughest
  dirt can be broken down. To know which soap
  exactly you can use, you may consult expert
  polycarbonate sheet manufacturers like Tuflite
  Polymers, who have been manufacturing quality
  polycarbonate sheets since more than a decade,
  and have all the knowledge about the same.
• Just like harsh chemicals, even a rough sponge
  can damage the coatings. Therefore, a soft
  gentle sponge should be used to clean the
  polycarbonate roof. And, when you use the
  sponge, make sure to rub the sheet in the same
  direction as the flutes so as not to damage the
  roof. Rubbing the roof in multiple directions may
  damage the coatings too.
• Another aspect to remember is that dirty water
  can result in water spotting. Therefore, you
  must keep changing the water and rinse the sponge
  regularly during the process of cleaning the
  roof. But, you must remember that you use the
  same amount of soap and lukewarm water whenever
  you change the water.
• After the washing, check your gutters again to
  see if there I any debris or dirty water
  clogging the system. Get everything cleaned again
  and reattach the water collection unit.

There! You have easily cleaned your polycarbonate
roof, and you dont need to look at it again for
another 4-6 months.