Moss that is growing on a rooftop can weigh down roofing materials and cause them to become damaged. Moss can also diminish the beauty of a home or business. The following instructions describe how to eliminate moss from shingles and prevent it from growing in the future.
Materials
- vinyl tarps
- extension ladder
- garden sprayer
- oxygenated bleach
- water hose
- detergent (designed for use on asphalt shingles)
- rake
- scrub brush
- flexible zinc or copper strip
- utility knife
- measuring tape
- roofing nails
- nail gun
Soaking Moss And Removing It
Vinyl tarps should be draped across sections of property that are located next to a home or business that has moss growing on its rooftop. A cleaning solution can be prepared by combining oxygenated bleach, water and detergent that is designed for use on asphalt shingles and filling a garden sprayer’s tank with the mixture. With the help of an extension ladder, portions of a rooftop that have moss growth can be soaked with a cleaning solution.
A cleaning solution should penetrate moss plants for several minutes in order to soften them. A rake can be used to pull large clumps of moss from a rooftop. If moss has stained some shingles, moving a scrub brush briskly back and forth over each of them may be necessary. Afterward, shingles need to be rinsed off with a steady stream of water.
Protecting From Future Moss Growth
A flexible zinc or copper strip will prevent moss from growing on shingles again. When it rains, zinc or copper will be released from a strip and will run down the sides of a roof, forming a protective shield. In order to secure a strip to a roof, roofing nails will need to be inserted through the center of one with a nail gun. A strip should be placed at the top of a roof, directly under the bottom of each shingle that forms the top row. Nails can be placed evenly across a strip in order to prevent it from coming loose.
If a home or business owner has trouble removing moss on their own, they can contact Roofers in Puyallup Wa for assistance. A roofing contractor will help a client select roofing materials that are cost effective and that will provide a structure with a well-maintained appearance. They will also oversee the Roofers in Puyallup Wa who are employed by them to ensure that a roofing project is completed the proper way.
