Asks what causes moss to grow on a roof and what s the best way to get rid of it moss thrives in a damp shady environment.
Rid roof of moss.
7 protect nearby shrubs and lawn with plastic tarps.
Use the round filed knife to cut moss under the shingles by inserting it under the edge of the shingle gently to avoid damaging the roof shingle.
To apply dry powder moss killer place an extension ladder against the house and climb to the roof.
Get a stiff bristle scrub brush and attach it to the end of a pole if you don t have a random pole hanging around a broom will work as well.
Maintain a consistent flow of moss killer down the line.
Run the edge of the knife along the edge of the roof to remove the edge seal of moss on the shingle.
Hose off and brush all moss loose from your roof shingles.
Allow the bleach solution to remain on the roof for 10 to 15 minutes.
You can also attach a soft bristle brush to a long extendable pole if you have one so you can reach a lot further.
Carefully get up to your roof and brush downward to knock the moss loose.
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Space between the strips.
Experts recommend that you save roof moss removal for a cloudy day.
This is oof cleaning products which should be left to absorb into the moss for at least 20 minutes will not evaporate as quickly as they would on sunny days.
Carefully place a ladder near the area of moss growth and don slip resistant shoes old clothes rubber gloves and eye.
Most roof cleaning products require at least 20 minutes for it to absorb into the moss.
8 spray the cleaning solution onto the shingles using a garden sprayer.
Over time moss can cause your roofing to degrade.
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6 to kill existing moss and lichen make a cleaning solution of equal parts bleach and water.
Do not let the bleach solution remain on the roof any.
If you need to get rid of moss on your roof the hardest part is the labor required.
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To apply wet moss killer attach the garden hose to the container.
Inspect the roof for areas that have been damaged by moss.
However there is more than one way to remove moss from your roof tiles.
Scrub the moss and lichen from the roof with a long handled scrub brush.
Moss can be removed physically with water and a stiff brush on a pole or a scrub brush chemically or a bit of both.
Dispense the moss killer in lines about 2 feet apart parallel to the roof ridge.