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Opinions about people using these on roofs?

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Damaris Sutton

New member
Give me your opinion of positive and negative experiences with these chems.


Sodium Metasilicate:


Borax:

Sodium carbonate:


I am just trying to get a grasp of the history of what you all have used and why.

Thanks
 
Florin Nutu

Florin Nutu

New member
AlwaysAqua said:
Give me your opinion of positive and negative experiences with these chems.


Sodium Metasilicate:


Borax:

Sodium carbonate:


I am just trying to get a grasp of the history of what you all have used and why.

Thanks
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SODIUM PERCARBONATE?

I have used that on cedar shingle and it works but takes a long dwell time. I think its useless on anything but wood.
 
Jeff Wible

Jeff Wible

New member
Scott D. said:
What would be affects be on landscaping?
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Nothing if used properly. It is the bleach in roof cleaners that can wreak havoc for you and the home owner when used carelessly. The products some choose to add to their roof mix are basically there for thickening and/or wetting. Some of these things work to make the chlorine work better at lower concentrations.

But user error is why you see damage to landscaping.

Jeff
 
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Chris Tucker

New member
PressurePros said:
Sodium metasilicate is a great chemical to use with sodium hypochlorite. They act synergetically.
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ALWAYS use Sodium Metasilicate when cleaning metal roofs, it is a corrosion inhibitor.
It also jacks up the PH, and aids cleaning.
Ken, you have long advocated it's use, going clear back to the old Delco days, remember that ?
 
AC Lockyer

AC Lockyer

UAMCC Associate Member
AlwaysAqua said:
Give me your opinion of positive and negative experiences with these chems.


Sodium Metasilicate:


Borax:

Sodium carbonate:


I am just trying to get a grasp of the history of what you all have used and why.

Thanks
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I wouldn't do any closet chemistry. Some of these products can be incompatible with bleach. Even some thought to be compatible are not compatible in the high dilution ratios / strengths of bleach we all use. I'd hate to have a dozen of us all in our own wing at the Cancer Centers of America dying from lung cancer. Please be careful engineering your own products and leave that to real chemists. Hire a chemist, it will be the best money you ever spent if it means living long enough to see your grandchildren give you great grandchildren.

Hope this helps,

AC
 
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George Clarke

George Clarke

UAMCC Board of Directors
Anything with sodium is bad for plants. You have to rinse it off. Stuff containing sodium meta silicate seems to help release the dirt and mold. Is that anyone else's experience? Also, per carb

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Bob Gomez

New member
I have been using sh and a former..that's it! It's worker we'll in most cases. Mostly shingled asphalt roofs of course. What additives have helped with you all. I'm always looking for a better mix. Also, what wetting agents do you all use and why? My mix is 50/50 sh and water. Bag downspouts, and rinse every roof thoroughly. Who is heading to Albany? I'm on the fence still as I have a commitment, but trying to get there.
 
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