conservatory glass roof issues

Rose Violet · 25-08-2009, 20:36

Hi,

we had a glass roof conservatory installed about 4 years ago and the caps and the white bars supported by the caps at the bottom of some of the panels at the gutter ends seem to have become loose - there appears to be a built up of moss etc - wondering if it is sufficient to just use a hose to remove the moss etc and then to manually push the white bar covers back up - are there any adverse implications due to the caps not being fully attached and these bars coming loose or could it be just due to the moss? Alternatively should I be looking to get a 'professional' cleaning job done.

Don't know whether to go back to the company or whether I'm liable for not cleaning the roof more frequently? Any advice at all would be appreciated. Thanks - Rose

PeteHeat · 25-08-2009, 22:48

Hi,

If its real glass (not polycarboanate) the glazing bars should be cleaned, the pressure needed will depend on how much moss has built up.

Try the garden hose first using a brush as far up the glazing bars you can reach, if the moss isn't moving use a pressure / steam cleaner taking care not to damage the finish on the caps of the glazing bars.

The end pieces should fit back in, if not call the original installer.

.

Rose Violet · 26-08-2009, 08:01

Thanks Peter, will try it. Looking at it it looks as if the straight covers down at the bottom supported by the caps may be slightly warped as if maybe moss has grown under them. Do you know if this is dangerous for the future i.e. if I manage to slide the covers back up I suspect one or two of the caps may not now go back into place but will only sit against the frame with a slight gap - this was noticed at the point of installation but the installer told us they were purely cosmetic!!! We were stupid I know. Thanks again for your help, RoseV.

25-08-2009, 20:36	#1
Rose Violet Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 5 Adverts \| Friends	conservatory glass roof issues Hi, we had a glass roof conservatory installed about 4 years ago and the caps and the white bars supported by the caps at the bottom of some of the panels at the gutter ends seem to have become loose - there appears to be a built up of moss etc - wondering if it is sufficient to just use a hose to remove the moss etc and then to manually push the white bar covers back up - are there any adverse implications due to the caps not being fully attached and these bars coming loose or could it be just due to the moss? Alternatively should I be looking to get a 'professional' cleaning job done. Don't know whether to go back to the company or whether I'm liable for not cleaning the roof more frequently? Any advice at all would be appreciated. Thanks - Rose

25-08-2009, 22:48	#2
PeteHeat Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Dunboyne Posts: 271 Adverts \| Friends	Hi, If its real glass (not polycarboanate) the glazing bars should be cleaned, the pressure needed will depend on how much moss has built up. Try the garden hose first using a brush as far up the glazing bars you can reach, if the moss isn't moving use a pressure / steam cleaner taking care not to damage the finish on the caps of the glazing bars. The end pieces should fit back in, if not call the original installer. . __________________ Kind Regards, Peter. www.ewh.ie

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26-08-2009, 08:01	#3
Rose Violet Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 5 Adverts \| Friends	Thanks Peter, will try it. Looking at it it looks as if the straight covers down at the bottom supported by the caps may be slightly warped as if maybe moss has grown under them. Do you know if this is dangerous for the future i.e. if I manage to slide the covers back up I suspect one or two of the caps may not now go back into place but will only sit against the frame with a slight gap - this was noticed at the point of installation but the installer told us they were purely cosmetic!!! We were stupid I know. Thanks again for your help, RoseV.