Moss On The Roof Tiles

Keep your trees well trimmed to lessen the debris that falls onto your rooftop.

Moss on the roof tiles. Hose off and brush all moss loose from your roof shingles. When rain finds its way into the roofing structure that s when decay and rot sets in. Moss growing under roof slate and tiles can push the slate out of position allowing rainwater to seep into the roof structure. Carefully place a ladder near the area of moss growth and don slip resistant shoes old clothes rubber gloves and eye.

Run the edge of the knife along the edge of the roof to remove the edge seal of moss on the shingle. Moss is probably the easiest growth on your roof to identify. Ultimately moss growth on a roof can result in costly repairs and can also reduce the lifespan of your roof. Moss can grow quite quickly and it will grow in between roof tiles filling in the voids and lifting up roof tiles and slates.

Inspect the roof for areas that have been damaged by moss. If the above sounds like too much of a hassle which honestly it likely does then know that the most effective method is to prevent the problem of moss on your roof in the first place. Leaves and other foliage that collect in your gutters. While moss doesn t have real roots it has tiny protrusions that look like roots and it will form its own soil by collecting dirt and debris from the air.