Treating Your Roof For Moss

Zinc strips can be installed at the top of your roof to prevent moss from growing.

Treating your roof for moss.

Moss grows very little in summer but it kicks into high gear during fall rains moderate winters and early spring months. Treat and protect against roof moss the best time to treat roof moss is when it s actively growing. Hose off and brush all moss loose from your roof shingles. Hose off and brush all moss loose from your roof shingles.

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. 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. Zinc is known to be toxic to fish and ncap does not recommend this as a first option.

Dispense the moss killer in lines about 2 feet apart parallel to the roof ridge. As rain runs over the strips zinc drips down your roof. Moss treatment is the process of applying a solution that will kill moss over time typically five to six weeks. Carefully place a ladder near the area of moss.

Apply a storebought or diy cleaning solution to remove the moss. Potassium salts of fatty acids can be an effective option for moss treatment but are known to be toxic to aquatic invertebrates. Treating right before peak fall rains is perfect timing for roof moss treatments. Maintain a consistent flow of moss killer down the line.