Removing Moss From A Felt Roof

If you need to get rid of moss on your roof the hardest part is the labor required.

Removing moss from a felt roof.

If the roof has no chippings then brush the surface to remove the growth and any debris such as leaves and twigs. Put water over the roof and moss and then put bleach onto the moss this will turn the moss brown in minutes. Take care not to let it go on other plants it will kill them as well. Rinse the roof again with the hose to remove any remaining loose moss sitting on the roof.

After a few minutes hose the area down with water and check. Scrub softly and don t apply too much pressure. Even so you will always need to mount the roof later on in order to remove the dead moss. Or put the crystals on the moss then.

If the roof has stone chippings then brush them to one side which will remove much of the moss growth as well as allowing the roof surface to dry. Work in downward motions again avoiding upward motion that may lift or loosen shingles. The first is to use a bleach and water combination. If the water will not reach the peak of the roof from the ground you can spray while standing on a ladder.

Work on one small section at a time which allows you better control of the brush and your scrubbing motions. First knock away any large lumps of moss with a brush or broom. Make a strong solution by dissolving it in a watering can then pour it over the roof. Best done on a dry day it can be done by the homeowner if they are confident in accessing the roof or alternatively get a professional in.

Before applying a moss remover cleaner use a scrub brush 3 15 the home depot or a long handled soft bristle brush to gently scrape or pluck moss from the roof shingles or tiles. Hose off and brush all moss loose from your roof shingles. Carefully get up to your roof and brush downward to knock the moss loose. There are a couple of methods of removing moss.

Get a stiff bristle scrub brush and attach it to the end of a pole if you don t have a random pole hanging around a broom will work as well. A simple and cost effective way of removing moss is to manually scrape the moss from your roof using a stiff long handled brush and a trowel. Mix the bleach with the water in a large bucket. As you wet down the moss infected area of the roof use a soft bristle brush to gently scrub moss away.

Liquid moss killers cover the roof more evenly than dry powders and they let you stay on the ground for the application.