If you want to clean moss off a roof yourself you will have to plan how you are going to kill the moss and remove it effectively.
How to remove moss from steep roof.
Its recommended anyone cleaning moss off a roof should do it on a cloudy day.
Remove remaining moss with a scrub brush and rinse the roof again.
Moss is a thick organic growth.
Copper strips prevent the growth of moss and algae.
It s also a dangerous one.
Safely set up your ladder near the moss.
If the water will not reach the peak of the roof from the ground you can spray while standing on a ladder.
Letting the moss slowly roll down your roof and into the gutters just clogs up the gutters downspouts and underground drains.
Follow the store bought cleaner s instructions for how long you should leave the cleaner on the moss.
Whether you like the way it looks or not moss will greatly reduce a roof s lifespan.
Again many years of roof life are lost to power washing.
You will need to treat the roof to stop the moss from growing back.
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.
Moss is thick algae is paper thin.
Moss can lift up shingles exposing the roof to moisture which allows rot to form.
The bleach will kill the algae or moss but rinsing won t necessarily leave the roof sparkling clean.
Algae is just a thin film of organic growth that can be removed by washing the roof with certified organic oxygen bleach.
With either your homemade cleaner or a store bought option spray the moss.
Carefully place a ladder near the area of moss growth and don slip resistant shoes old clothes rubber gloves and eye protection.
Moss on your roof isn t just an ugly problem.
Liquid moss killers cover the roof more evenly than dry powders and they let you stay on the ground for the application.
How to remove moss from a roof.
Algae will disappear and wash away with subsequent rains the association advises.
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.
Roof moss removal usually requires a broom or heavy stream of water.
