Stones Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stones Posted July 28, 2016 Author Share Posted July 28, 2016 May have found the answer - http://www.boralamerica.com/Media/Default/Resources/Roofing/Roof-Technical-Cut-Dust-Removal.pdf Any other thoughts / experience welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Construction Channel Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 Dare I suggest a hose? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickfromwales Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 Hose and brush. Then let nature deal with the rest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stones Posted July 28, 2016 Author Share Posted July 28, 2016 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney12 Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Construction Channel Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney12 Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 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 ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterW Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 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... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickfromwales Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 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 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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