Module 3 — Roof Soft Wash: Workflow + QA (Lesson)

What you’re doing today

You’re running a roof wash workflow that is repeatable and defensible:

• protect first
• apply with control
• monitor dwell
• rinse gently
• close out with proof

Why this matters

Roof work has high ticket potential and high liability.

A good workflow prevents:

• plant damage
• paint damage from overspray/runoff
• water intrusion
• "it didn’t work" complaints

Tools & materials (minimum viable)

• PPE: gloves + eye protection (minimum)
• Hose + consistent water supply
• Controlled application method (no chaos spraying)
• Proof Pack: phone camera

Quick Start (the 60-second version)

1. Scope + hazards
2. Plant protection plan
3. Controlled application
4. Dwell + monitoring
5. Gentle rinse
6. Proof Pack + closeout

Step-by-step workflow (foreman sequence)

1. Scope + roof type + hazards
   • identify fragile tiles, steep pitch, slick areas
2. Plant protection plan
   • pre-wet and keep plants wet
   • stage runoff control
3. Controlled application
   • even coverage beats hot spots
   • avoid spraying blindly in wind
4. Dwell + monitoring
   • let chemistry work
   • keep an eye on plants, windows, and runoff paths
5. Gentle rinse
   • rinse only as needed
   • avoid driving water under materials
6. Proof Pack + closeout
   • after photos + exceptions
   • completion message

Decision points (if X, do Y)

• If wind picks up:

  • pause and adjust. Don’t “send it.”

• If you’re near sensitive paint/coatings:

  • test first if unsure
  • reduce overspray and increase rinse discipline

• If the roof is unsafe to walk:

  • use a no-walk approach and document limitations.

Common mistakes + fixes

• Rushing plant protection
  • Fix: plants first, always.
• Spraying in wind
  • Fix: control your application or wait.
• Skipping pre-condition photos
  • Fix: proof is part of the product.
• Forgetting paint risk
  • Fix: overspray/runoff can still affect certain paints (test first if you’re unsure).

What good looks like

• Even finish, no streaking
• Plants healthy
• Clean closeout message + proof

How to prove it (Proof Pack)

Minimum shots:

• front elevation before/after
• worst slope before/after
• gutter/downspout runoff areas

QA checklist

Use the one-page checklist:

Do this next (assignment)

• Run this workflow on a mock roof scenario and write your plant protection plan.
• Capture a Proof Pack set (before/after + notes).

References (SOPs + checklists)

• Operator SOP:
• QA checklist:
• Proof Pack SOP:
• Final Walk checklist:

Printables

• Operator Checklist Pack (truck copy):

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