Cleaning moss off your roof not only improves it's appearance but also increases the life span of your roof. It is important to not only remove moss but to prevent further growth. This is a guide about removing moss from a roof.
I recently had my mossy roof sprayed with Spray and Forget and now have a roof covered with dead moss. How do I get this off? It looks worse than when it was green, even though I know this is better. I'd like to know how to get rid of it. Thanks.
By Joan from Rangeley Plantation, ME
By stanwitham
10/12/2010
I need to add a warning on killing the moss. Do not use Tide or bleach as these will shorten the life of the roof considerably.
I have a three tab asphalt composition shingle roof. If I use Tide with bleach and spread it by hand all over my roof, I understand it will damage my roof. However, how long will it take a week, month, year, or one to four days to get rid of the moss?
By Ed
By littlegamma
12/03/2011
First of all in order to grow moss the roof must be staying damp and dark so I would trim up any trees hanging over the roof, especially on the north and east sides.
Second, moss requires an acid environment to live so your best bet would be to sprinkle some agricultural lime on the roof to cut the acidic condition.
Are you by chance mistaking mold for moss?
The problem I have, is that the roof I've got is huge. I bit off more than I can chew in buying this property, and it's getting quite a lot of moss growth. I know I must remove and prevent.
I have an outside shed that has one side covered with moss. Any suggestions about removing the moss without damaging the shingles?
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