Do Rooflights Need Cleaning?

A common subject that surfaces with people who want to install rooflights on their home has to do with cleaning. Do rooflights need cleaning? If so, what's the best way to clean a rooflight? And, will they need to hire a professional window cleaning service to clean their rooflights? The short answer is "Yes, rooflights will need cleaning like the rest of the windows on your house." In this post, we'll take a deep dive into the subject of rooflight cleaning.
Why It's Important to Clean Your Rooflights
Rooflights get dirty just like any other windows on your home. And because they are located on the roof and often flat, or close to flat, dirt and other airborne pollutants are able to settle on them without much trouble. Certainly, some of that dirt and debris gets blown away by the wind, but not all of it. Rooflights will also collect bird droppings and, if there are trees overhanging the house, sap as well.
How Often Should Rooflights Be Cleaned?
We recommend you clean your rooflights twice a year. You can choose to have a professional do the cleaning for you, as they will have the necessary equipment and experience working on roofs. Or you can choose to clean them yourself. If you're the kind of person that likes to do things yourself here are the things you'll need to get your rooflights nice and clean.
What You'll Need
- A bucket of warm, soapy water
- A clean soft cloth or sponge
- A squeegee
- Paper towels
- A good ladder
- No fear of heights
The most difficult part of cleaning rooflights is getting to them. If, like most people, you are not comfortable working at heights, don't take chances. Have the rooflights cleaned by a professional.
Flat Vs Pitched Rooflights
In all likelihood flat rooflights will require more effort to keep clean simply because it's so easy for airborne pollutants to settle on them. Pitched rooflights by comparison are installed at an angle which enables rain, dirt and debris to slide right off.
Contact Skylights Rooflight
Rooflights add aesthetic and practical value to a home opening up the interior and even helping you save on your monthly energy bills. But they're not maintenance-free. We recommend that you hire a professional window cleaning company to clean your rooflights twice a year, but the decision is yours. To learn more about our stunning, high-quality rooflights contact the team at Skylights Rooflight by calling 020 3633 2196.