Getting Moss Off Roof

How to remove moss from roof tiles step 1.

Getting moss off roof.

The areas directly below the flashing will be free of any algae stains. No matter which method you choose to clean moss from your roof you re going to get dirty so dress. You can probably see this same principle working on roofs in your neighborhood. In the seams use the sharp edge of the scraper like a dental pick to force out the moss.

Spray all moss covered sections of the roof with water. With either method work down the roof to keep from lifting and breaking shingles. Carefully place a ladder near the area of moss. If your moss problem requires more than.

Apply a storebought or diy cleaning solution to remove the moss. Look for chimneys with copper flashing. Make sure sunlight is getting to your roof by trimming tree branches that keep the roof shadowed and clean off any debris like leaves or branches when they appear. Just scrub it off first with a brush then bleach as above.

Climb up to the roof and begin scraping off dead moss from the shingles using a putty knife or painter s 5 in 1 tool and working from the bottom up. The strips also work on roofs suffering from moss buildup. Hose off and brush all moss loose from your roof shingles. Use the tool to gently lift away matted moss that has gathered on the flat sections of the shingles.

Next add strips of copper or zinc or zinc coated metal flashing around the edges of your roof below the ridge caps. Spray roof with water. You can physically remove moss from your roof with a long handled scrub brush if you re careful not to overdo it.