20/06/2025
Did you know lichen actually damages surfaces?
Lichens root like structures, called rhizomes can pe*****te and break down the surface of different materials causing putting, erosion and staining.
Fortunately glass tends to be a bit more resistant to the long term damages of lichen then other materials like paint, timber and masonry surfaces, nevertheless it still can cause an etching effect on the glass.
We cleaned up these solar panels for a return client today as an addon for our gutter cleaning services in the blue mountains, their electricity bill is sure to go down as the lichen was blocking the sunlight from large areas of the panels, keeping the mold and lichen at bay is also sure to go a long way to increasing the longevity of the panels!