Maintenance of your thatched roof in Friesland
The weather in the Netherlands is unpredictable and unpredictable. Therefore, it's best for your thatched roof to have it inspected regularly by an expert. With a maintenance contract from Gebr. Roosma Rietdekkers, you're assured that your thatched roof will remain in top condition for as long as possible. During an annual inspection, we immediately identify emerging damage and prevent larger problems with minor interventions.
Preventive maintenance of your thatched roof
Preventive maintenance by Gebr. Roosma Rietdekkers includes the following:
Every year we contact you and make an appointment to inspect your thatched roof and carry out any necessary minor maintenance work.
This allows (in)visible leakage and wear to be detected in a timely manner
The drain pipes are being checked
The small parts stuffed or whipped up
Spraying against moss and algae can be included in the maintenance contract
After the maintenance check we will send you a report with our findings
Moss formation on your thatched roof
Moss is one of the biggest threats to a thatched roof. Moisture is the cause of moss growth. If the roof angle is less than 45º, water will remain for too long. The presence of forests or large trees also retain a lot of moisture. Heavy and prolonged rainfall can also cause moss growth.
We treat moss with an organic algae and moss killer. We spray this on the roof. This kills the algae, which means the moss can no longer retain water effectively and dies as well. We recommend doing this at least every three years, and more often if moss is present.
