How to Remove Tar From Roof Shingles & a Chimney
Tar is a very commonly used sealer in construction and it is frequently found on roofs as a means of sealing the roof shingles while also holding them in place. Tar is extremely sticky, which makes it useful for these purposes but that can make it problematic if it gets somewhere it was not intended to be. If you have excess tar on your roof shingles or tar buildup on your chimney, you can remove it with the proper supplies.
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Mix either a citrus-based degreaser or a petroleum-based cleaner with water in accordance with the cleaner's instructions. Either one can help remove tar from both shingles and a chimney.
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Place a scraper under any larger globs of tar and scrape it up off the shingles or the chimney. Use particular care with the shingles to avoid tearing them up accidentally while removing the tar.
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Dip a cloth into the cleaning solution and then squeeze it over the tar stains to get the cleaner into them. Let the cleaner sit for several minutes to give it time to break up the tar. Wear rubber gloves to prevent skin exposure.
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Dip a scrub brush into the solution and then scrub it back and forth over the tar stains. Rinse the chimney or the shingles with regular water once the tar is removed.
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