Treating Your Roof For Moss

Hose off and brush all moss loose from your roof shingles.

Treating your roof for moss.

Hose off and brush all moss loose from your roof shingles. Moss grows very little in summer but it kicks into high gear during fall rains moderate winters and early spring months. Moss treatment means killing the moss which begins at the time of treatment. To apply dry powder moss killer place an extension ladder against the house and climb to the roof.

Zinc strips can be installed at the top of your roof to prevent moss from growing. Apply a storebought or diy cleaning solution to remove the moss. Treat and protect against roof moss the best time to treat roof moss is when it s actively growing. Zinc is known to be toxic to fish and ncap does not recommend this as a first option.

Maintain a consistent flow of moss killer down the line. Treating right before peak fall rains is perfect timing for roof moss treatments. Carefully place a ladder near the area of moss. To apply wet moss killer attach the garden hose to the container.

When performed at regular intervals moss treatment prevents moss growth which often eliminates the need for moss removal. Dispense the moss killer in lines about 2 feet apart parallel to the roof ridge. Safety glasses or goggles rubber gloves safety rope work clothes a cap to protect your hair and slip resistant footwear ladder garden hose equipped with a spray nozzle moss remover of choice backpack style garden pump sprayer or a large spray bottle scrub brush long handled. As rain runs over the strips zinc drips down your roof.