Treating Your Roof For Moss

Carefully place a ladder near the area of moss.

Treating your roof for moss.

Moss treatment means killing the moss which begins at the time of treatment. As rain runs over the strips zinc drips down your roof. When performed at regular intervals moss treatment prevents moss growth which often eliminates the need for moss removal. 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. Hose off and brush all moss loose from your roof shingles. 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. To apply wet moss killer attach the garden hose to the container.

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

Zinc strips can be installed at the top of your roof to prevent moss from growing. Dispense the moss killer in lines about 2 feet apart parallel to the roof ridge. Treat and protect against roof moss the best time to treat roof moss is when it s actively growing. Moss grows very little in summer but it kicks into high gear during fall rains moderate winters and early spring months.