Treating Your Roof For Moss

Treat and protect against roof moss the best time to treat roof moss is when it s actively growing.

Treating your roof for moss. Potassium salts of fatty acids can be an effective option for moss treatment but are known to be toxic to aquatic invertebrates. Carefully place a ladder near the area of moss. Moss grows very little in summer but it kicks into high gear during fall rains moderate winters and early spring months. Moss treatment is the process of applying a solution that will kill moss over time typically five to six weeks.

Zinc strips can be installed at the top of your roof to prevent moss from growing. To apply wet moss killer attach the garden hose to the container. Maintain a consistent flow of moss killer down the line. When performed at regular intervals moss treatment prevents moss growth which often eliminates the need for moss removal.

Zinc is known to be toxic to fish and ncap does not recommend this as a first option. Hose off and brush all moss loose from your roof shingles. Hose off and brush all moss loose from your roof shingles. Apply a storebought or diy cleaning solution to remove the moss.

As rain runs over the strips zinc drips down your roof. If your moss problem requires more than. 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.