Get Rid Of Moss On Roof Shingles

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Get rid of moss on roof shingles.

Moss can be physically removed from the roof by hand. It s a tedious job but it is easier on the tiles than more invasive techniques. Apply the vinegar to the moss and lichens on the roof with the spray bottle. 8 spray the cleaning solution onto the shingles using a garden sprayer.

Hose off the area with plain water spraying at a downward angle. Then use a long handled soft bristle scrub brush to remove the moss from the roof scrubbing from the top down to avoid lifting. Potassium salts of fatty acids applied using a hose end spray attachment. Laundry strength bleach is sufficient or you can opt for any of a number of proprietary roof cleaners some of which don t contain bleach lye or other potentially harmful chemicals.

Maintain a consistent flow of moss killer down the line. That s why it often occurs on the north side of a roof or under shady overhanging trees. Moss can be removed physically with water and a stiff brush on a pole or a scrub brush chemically or a bit of both. Both algae and moss can be easily removed from asphalt shingles with a 50 50 solution of chlorine bleach and water.

Get off the roof and apply the vinegar to the moss and lichens around the edge. 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. Spray the moss covered roof with a moss control product or sprinkle the material on depending on the product formulation. Dispense the moss killer in lines about 2 feet apart parallel to the roof ridge.

Read more to find out what you can do. 6 to kill existing moss and lichen make a cleaning solution of equal parts bleach and water. Step 6 wait for the vinegar to kill off the moss and lichens. Experts recommend that you save roof moss removal for a cloudy day.

For large expanses of an asphalt shingled roof use a long handled scrub brush made for cleaning gutters and roofs. 7 protect nearby shrubs and lawn with plastic tarps.