GREEN ROOF

[DARREN_5085934]

NOT BEEN TO CARAVAN FOR 7 WEEKS WENT TO MAKE SURE ALL OK GOT A SHOCK GREEN ROOF..... HELP

 

[Lol1]

Green as in algae green?

If it is algae, it means your roof is in damp conditions, is it parked beneath a tree? I'm not sure which is the best way to clean it off, but if you look under "Cleaner" in this forum section last post at

13 Nov 2005 05:06 PM

you will see advice given about removal. To stop it comming back remove either the light or the water allowing it to grow.

 

[DARREN_5085934]

YES ITS ALGAE. VAN AT A FARM WHERE I STORE IT .BEEN KEEPING IT THERE FOR A YEAR.VAN BEEN OUT 10 TIMES THIS SEASON AND NEVER HAD THIS PROBLEM NO TREES VAN IN OPEN.

 

[Lol1]

Plenty of food for algae to feed on around a farm, and it does not take long to grow once established. Is the van in a sheltered position? Without moisture, algae should not be a problem. Once you clean it off, give it a good coat of wax (easier said than done I know) to help the water drain.

 

[Damian]

Darren, a strong mix of Fenwicks Caravan Cleaner (double the normal) will shift the algae with the help of a soft bristled, long handled car washing brush, and a step ladder.

Then rinse off, dry and apply a wax polish.

 

[RogerL]

Park your van "off-level" to allow water to run off the roof quickly.

 

[DARREN_5085934]

thanks for all your help. will try your ideas.did see that rain was sitting on roof because i do store level .think i need to clean and go off-level thanks again.....

 

[WatsonJohnG]

Look on www.ukcampsite.co.uk and look at the profile page for JohnG and you will see how to clean your van roof !!!!

 

[vauxhall2]

HI SEE WWW.FENWICKS.INFO FOR ALL YOUR CLEANING PRODUCTS