My roof is going green (1 Viewer)

[DavidG58]

My MH is parked under our bedroom window, every morning when I open the blinds I wish I was away not going to work, but this week especially I also think I can more green algae appearing every day

Made worse by the white sat dome which really seems to show the green off perfectly

Ladder and cleaning this weekend I think

 

[GJH]

I've used Onedrywash for years David. It leaves a polish on the van which doesn't stop the green stuff but makes removal a lot easier. Presumably other products which leave a similar coating work similarly.

 

[JJ]

Paint the rest of the van green to match...


JJ

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[Terry]

Hi David get a spray bottle and fill it with 25% bleach,top up with water-spray on and leave for a hour or so then good rinse off- better still go to a nice pole/check guy who will wash it all off for you for a tenner while you sit back and have a coffee and start WW3 with controversial posts
terry

 

[DavidG58]

better still go to a nice pole/check guy who will wash it all off for you for a tenner while you sit back

I pay £8 for them to clean up to the roof line, wouldn't trust them to go on to the roof

 

[DavidG58]

Thinking about it, if Chris sells his MH before it needs tyres, I think I might swap mine because it needs a clean

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[Terry]

they don't need to go up there simply reach across from a step ladder at the side enjoy the coffee

 

[GJH]

they don't need to go up there simply reach across from a step ladder at the side enjoy the coffee

That's what I do. Mind, it is a big stepladder

 

[Wombles]

We have power lines overhead that whole flocks of birds frequent, neighbours trees that deposit heaps of leaves onto everything & in direct sun so we keep ours covered when not in use. Have had a lot of experience with caravan covers in the past good & bad but now have this http://www.maypole.ltd.uk/Motorhome-Covers_15916 & very good. We wash off the motorhome, spray over with Bobby Dazzler then slide the cover on - even if months later there is no need to clean it again as in same condition when the cover is removed Add a couple of wheel covers & all protected. It is a hassle to put the cover on (really need 2 of you & some brushes/poles to get it on top) but saves on cleaning & reduces ageing so worthwhile for us. In an ideal world we would have a barn to drive it in to & be able to use it whenever we want but not there yet...

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[movan]

David, I read that the besst way to clean a green roof is to park a Burstner T680 alongside your own van and clean both of them together. I will bring it to Lincoln to help you out.

 

[jonandshell]

We have power lines overhead that whole flocks of birds frequent, neighbours trees that deposit heaps of leaves onto everything & in direct sun so we keep ours covered when not in use. Have had a lot of experience with caravan covers in the past good & bad but now have this http://www.maypole.ltd.uk/Motorhome-Covers_15916 & very good. We wash off the motorhome, spray over with Bobby Dazzler then slide the cover on - even if months later there is no need to clean it again as in same condition when the cover is removed Add a couple of wheel covers & all protected. It is a hassle to put the cover on (really need 2 of you & some brushes/poles to get it on top) but saves on cleaning & reduces ageing so worthwhile for us. In an ideal world we would have a barn to drive it in to & be able to use it whenever we want but not there yet...

Have you considered a shotgun?

 

[jonandshell]

Just for the birds, not the neighbours!

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[DavidG58]

Job done, but never again, anybody who thinks their MH moves a bit when they get in and out, don't get up on top for heavens sake, I came down feeling sea sick and relieved to be back off. The rocking is bad enough, then couple that with standing on a wet soapy surface, jeez, not for me

These companies offering a full external valet can do it next time

What I have also found that bolt on wind out awnings are really badly designed, or ours is at least, it creates a trough the full length of the awning 5.5m in our case about 75mm deep, we had seeds, moss and various other bits of vegetation in various states of decay and new things growing in the 'compost'

Must remember to sell it before it gets that bad again

 

[Terry]

Hi David stuff some pipe lagging foam in the gap That will stop all the crap going in there
terry

 

[Khizzie]

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Job done, but never again, anybody who thinks their MH moves a bit when they get in and out, don't get up on top for heavens sake, I came down feeling sea sick and relieved to be back off. The rocking is bad enough, then couple that with standing on a wet soapy surface, jeez, not for me

These companies offering a full external valet can do it next time

What I have also found that bolt on wind out awnings are really badly designed, or ours is at least, it creates a trough the full length of the awning 5.5m in our case about 75mm deep, we had seeds, moss and various other bits of vegetation in various states of decay and new things growing in the 'compost'

Must remember to sell it before it gets that bad again

I believe that fiamma sell a strip that fits along that gap ,i have one on my MH awning.

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[Peter JohnsCross MH]

I believe that fiamma sell a strip that fits along that gap ,i have one on my MH awning.

Bottom of page http://www.johnscross.co.uk/fiamma-awning-accessories.html?sort=featured&page=3

more on page 4 !

 

[DavidG58]

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Bottom of page http://www.johnscross.co.uk/fiamma-awning-accessories.html?sort=featured&page=3

more on page 4 !

Looks good, our awning is an Omnistor had a quick look for options, do you know are these universal?

 

[wiljoy]

Also use the One Car wash for the roof and it has served me well for over 10 years now. Hasn't worked on my hairless head though.

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[GJH]

Looks good, our awning is an Omnistor had a quick look for options, do you know are these universal?

I'm surprised you have such a problem David. Must be the way the awning was fitted. Our van has an Omnistor and there is nowhere near such a trough. I ran a bead of sealant along it to guard against any water penetration through the bolt holes but it is only a normal (few mm) bead size.

 

[DavidG58]

I'm surprised you have such a problem David. Must be the way the awning was fitted. Our van has an Omnistor and there is nowhere near such a trough. I ran a bead of sealant along it to guard against any water penetration through the bolt holes but it is only a normal (few mm) bead size.

I am not impressed either Graham, quite a surprise when I found it

this example shows something like what we have, but our casing is not so rounded, creating a deeper 'channel', not sure if it has been fitted too high, but too late now to change it I reckon

Lincoln show maybe time to change, but maybe 5.5m of this capping is a better financial option

 

[Welsh girl]

We have that on our wind out canopy. We were in a fierce wind in Portugal and it made its way out of the channel and nearly ended up in the river in front of us.
Terry had a real job threading it back though. He had to get up on the roof to do it, not something he savoured.

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[funflair]

Hi David

We have a gap the same as you so be careful what you change to, anyway you can't change until you have been to Dusseldorf show as you don't know the half of what is available.

Good job on the roof by the way, at least you can board a ferry and hold your head up high in the bar after everybody has seen you drive on "oh your the one with the green roof" no no mine is clean you must be mistaken.

 

[GJH]

Lincoln show maybe time to change, but maybe 5.5m of this capping is a better financial option

Have a word with Rose Awnings or Hillview Awnings at the show. They'll be the best to advise for Omnistor.

 

[DavidG58]

Here we have the cleaned roof, problem gap and the cause of the problem

now I know about it a regular jet / brush out will probably keep it clear

Not so sure the trim idea is an option, based on TandT's experience above, it would still have open ends and stuff would still get in and not be so easy to remove

The problem is booked to be 'felled' this week along with 2 others that might aggravate the problem

Doesn't look as clean in close up though does it! It will be going for sides to be washed / polished before Lincoln

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[Terry]

I have suggested it once David so I am not going back there Simply push/press it in and forget about it -dirt cheap
terry

 

[DavidG58]

I have suggested it once David so I am not going back there Simply push/press it in and forget about it -dirt cheap
terry

and I didn't 'like' the suggestion first time and still don't

but thanks anyway

 

[Terry]

Suppose grey sponge would not look good on a Hymer but on the bright side you would not see it up there and all the crud would not get in the gap I could always bring some 3 ins plastic architrave and stick that over it Anyway whats wrong with Gaffer tape
terry

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[DavidG58]

I could always bring some 3 ins plastic architrave and stick that over it

Can you get Hymer champagne colour please?

 

[Terry]

White/woodgrain/cherry or caramac/shitty brown but you could paint it The caramac/shitty brown would be good enough for that old Hymer of yours
terry

 

[GJH]

I reckon it's that nasty 5 letter stain above the number plate that really needs cleaning off

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