Roofing Cleanup Tips with Bitu-Ox™ 400
April 13, 2022
We all know that no roofing job is complete until you’ve cleaned up the mess. Here are some helpful tips on how to leave the jobsite looking even better than how you found it.
Use a Tarp Landing Zone for Roofing Debris
Place a tarp on the ground near your work area to catch any stray debris, covering much of the ground around the property. Since most of the debris from a roof repair job is small, a tarp is an effective and effortless way to catch those smaller pieces and keep them out of lawns and shrubs.
Make Sure to Clean Up Every Nail
Nails from a roofing job can scatter easily throughout lawns and other landscaping. If the roofing nails are not all collected, you run the risk of injury as well as damage to machinery and tires. To quickly collect all the stray nails from your roofing job, use a magnetic device. The best device is a wide push sweeper with wheels and a catch basket to collect the nails. This device works on multiple terrains such as lawns, sidewalks, and gravel.
Remove Any Remaining Debris
Once your roofing job is complete, do a quick cleanup of the roof surface using a leaf blower to get rid of any remaining debris from the roof and gutters. A pressure washer is another useful tool to use. Use soapy water first to sanitize the surface. Afterward, power wash the soap and remaining debris from the roof with the pressure washer.
Use a Dumpster for Easy Cleanup
Cleanup is easier with a rental roll-off dumpster onsite. As the roofing job progresses, all the debris and trash can be thrown out right away without letting it pile up. By utilizing a dumpster, you will not have to bag up any waste and debris, saving time and hassle.
Clean-Up all Roofing Tar
No matter how careful you may be, residual tar stains are inevitable, and since tar is waterproof, it can often be a challenge to clean up. That is why we created Bitu-Ox™ 400. This industrial-strength, solvent-based cleaner is formulated to liquefy and remove tar quickly and easily on contact. Simply spray on affected areas and tools, let sit, and wipe clean. It’s that easy. Try it for yourself today!
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