Cleaning tiles of silica dust

[Stones]

Cutting roof tiles generates silica dust which can land on surrounding tiles and is unsightly.    In our case, tiles were fitted and a final cut made on the insitu tiles at the valley junctions, to ensure a consistent and tidy 2" gap.  This has resulted in silica dust deposits on the surrounding roof tiles.  Can this be cleaned off without damaging the tiles (tile surface) or should it just be left for the natural process of rainwater washing the tile surface clean?

[Stones]

May have found the answer - 

 

http://www.boralamerica.com/Media/Default/Resources/Roofing/Roof-Technical-Cut-Dust-Removal.pdf

 

Any other thoughts / experience welcome

[Construction Channel]

Dare I suggest a hose?

[Nickfromwales]

Hose and brush. Then let nature deal with the rest. 

[Stones]

Fair enough.  Having just got back from site and trying this, I think gentle agitation with a brush (rather than scrubbing) and plenty of water to wash the stuff away is the name of the game here.  

[Barney12]

1 hour ago, Construction Channel said:

Dare I suggest a hose?

 

As long as it justifies the purchase of a super deluxe extra long all fandangled new one on an auto feed reel. Yes

[Construction Channel]

53 minutes ago, Barney12 said:

 

As long as it justifies the purchase of a super deluxe extra long all fandangled new one on an auto feed reel. Yes

http://roboreel.com/water-hose-reel/overview/

this one even needs a battery

[Barney12]

30 minutes ago, Construction Channel said:

http://roboreel.com/water-hose-reel/overview/

this one even needs a battery

 

OMFG! I've only just got back from the US I could have bought one back !

[PeterW]

9 minutes ago, Barney12 said:

 

OMFG! I've only just got back from the US I could have bought one back !

 

I'd just love to see your luggage with that in it...

[Nickfromwales]

I wonder if a Pv recharged version would boost your FIT payments?

Seriously though, I wouldn't feel happy about owning a hose reel that's more intelligent than me