Its recommended anyone cleaning moss off a roof should do it on a cloudy day.
Moss off roof products.
Use the tool to gently lift away matted moss that has gathered on the flat sections of the shingles.
That way whenever it rains some of the metal molecules will wash down the roof and kill any algae trying to regain a foothold on your shingles.
Power wash roof optional alternatively you can use a power washer 100 the home depot to clean away moss but there are several caveats to consider.
When applying roof cleaning products onto a roof on a hot sunny day it will quickly evaporate and you won t get the desired result.
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.
Carefully place a ladder near the area of moss growth and don slip resistant shoes old clothes rubber gloves and eye protection.
Algae and moss growth on roofs at a minimum is an unsightly nuisance.
Scrape off the moss.
If moss or algae becomes visible clean the roof.
Most roof cleaning products require at least 20 minutes for it to absorb into the moss.
It s a bit like putting a plastic bag around the moss to cut off its life support.
Uses mossoff chemical free multi surface kills and prevents moss on any surface tarmac patios driveways wooden decks garden furniture fencing walls roofs bbq covers awnings astroturf etc.
Keeping branches trimmed back from the roof and removing any debris that begins to accumulate should be part of a regular roof maintenance program.
Can have moss and algae accumulate on their roofs.
To keep the algae from coming back insert 6 inch wide strips of zinc or copper under the row of shingling closest to the roof peak leaving an inch or two of the lower edge exposed to the weather.
Moss build up can lead to roof damage or shingle blow off if left unchecked.
Remove remaining moss with a scrub brush and rinse the roof again.
Those places that receive more rainfall and have sustained high levels of humidity have more moss and algae growth as the moss and algae need water to grow and multiply.
Hose off and brush all moss loose from your roof shingles.