Moss on roof

[hiawassee1]

On one section of my roof, I am getting A lot of moss balls growing on it. What is the best way to kill and remove them??

This is a newer roof and never had an issue with it on old roof!

Thanks J.R.

 

[Milkman]

I have a small section of a garage shingle roof that tends to grow stuff on it. I use a product called Wet and Forget that kills it. Hasn’t harmed the roof at all.

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Wet-and-Forget-128-fl-oz-Multi-surface-Outdoor-Cleaner/999972902?cm_mmc=shp-_-c-_-prd-_-lwn-_-ggl-_-LIA_LWN_127_Cleaning-_-999972902-_-local-_-0-_-0&ds_rl=1286981&gbraid=0AAAAAD2B2W-u_RNhJcUTxR_TrM8KBgM8v&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIsOK9j6zH_AIVkwXnCh04_wNqEAQYASABEgJh6fD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

[Doug B.]

You can mix one part water with one part clorox. It will not hurt the roof any either!

 

[REDMOND1858]

If it’s a newer roof, it shouldn’t be growing on there. Most newer shingles have at least a 10 year algae resistance. The algae will compromise the shingle, making it brittle and result in a much shorter lifespan of your roofing system. Depending on how old, I’d contact whoever installed your roof and see if it’s covered under warranty. Depending if you used a reputable company or not, it should be and let them fight it out with manufacturer. Again, all of this depends on if you use a reputable company. Most suppliers/manufactures will make it right when a problem arises from a company who spends a few million a year on their product. If you decide to use a chemical, be sure to do your homework. Most of the “safe” chemicals that won’t hurt your roof, void your warranty and also alter the long term lifespan of your roofing system.

 

[hiawassee1]

I guess it’s been about 7-8 years since it was put on. I didn’t think it had been that long. It also has stained/discolored all over.

I have heard bleach/Clorox is not good on shingles so I’m leary about using it.

I did use a reputable company, I will call them and see what they say

 

[Jdmb123]

A roof washing professional can clean it. Do not let just anyone wash it, they can damage it.

 

[westcobbdog]

I would treat the cause, too. May have to cut back some trees or limbs to allow more light to hit that area?

 

[greg_n_clayton]

I got a buddy that cleans roofs. He came done mine a few months ago. Matter of fact...I still owe him for the job ! He is on here occa4. Jigman29....I think he goes by ! Anyways... Appalachian Soft Wash. You can look him up. I will send ya his number if ya want to talk with him about your problem.

 

[hiawassee1]

Got up to clean out the gutters, this is the opposite side, and very discolored/stained.

 

[Jdmb123]

It’s gleocapsamagma, that grows on the northernmost slopes of our roofs. It can be treated and made to look new. It’s not a shingle color defect. Anyone from jefferson to Stone Mountain that needs it done let me know my guy is great. As a roof contractor I wouldn’t let just anyone do it.