How To Get Moss Off My Roof
A reader wants to get this moss cleared off an asphalt roof without damaging the shingles.
How to get moss off my roof. They re likely to damage the shingles just be sure to wet your foundation plantings first and rinse everything in clean water when you re done. Safely set up your ladder near the moss. If mossy foliage covers your roof it s time to get cleaning moss grows in areas untouched by sun so it can develop at a speedy pace on tree shaded and north facing roofs. The less expensive solution is to spray wash the roof with a 50 percent mix of water and bleach to get rid of the algae.
Letting the moss slowly roll down your roof and into the gutters just clogs up the gutters downspouts and underground drains. Reader photo by jeanne huber. Hose off and brush all moss loose from your roof shingles. If using a homemade spray leave it on for 15 20 minutes.
In my experience kill the moss let it die and in a few weeks manually remove the dead moss with a soft cedar shingle it s not easy but it works. Carefully place a ladder near the area of moss growth and don slip resistant shoes old clothes rubber gloves and eye protection. Scrape off the moss. If cleaning moss off your roof seems like a daunting task you can always get a free no obligation quote for roof.
Use the tool to gently lift away matted moss that has gathered on the flat sections of the shingles. Follow the store bought cleaner s instructions for how long you should leave the cleaner on the moss. With either your homemade cleaner or a store bought option spray the moss. Greenery overhead should be limited to leaves flushing out tree canopies.
No pressure washers please.