How to Remove Moss from Your Roof; Maybe It's Time to Update the Camper!

On Today's EpisodeHow to Remove Moss from Your Roof [00:00 - 15:32]FORMULA I USED:1 Pound Oxygenated Bleach2 Gallons of Water

THIS IS FOR DIY Formulas! If you purchased a roof cleaner, follow label instructions FIRST: RINSE PLANTS AROUND BASE OF HOUSE SECOND: RINSE THE ROOF WITH LOW PRESSUREIF You spray from the ground, be cautious NOT to spray up under the shingles.May be better to get on the roof and spray at a downward angleBe careful–it’s slipperyALSO: Be careful with a hose on the roofDon’t damage your shinglesThis alone may be reason to call someone else to do it….

THIRD: IF DEALING WITH HEAVY MOSS, SWEEP LIGHTLYUse a soft-bristled brushScrub lightly from top downDon’t damage shinglesRemove what you can of the moss before spraying on your cleanerMost of my moss wouldn’t come off at that point

FOURTH: APPLY YOUR CLEANING SOLUTION WITH A GARDEN SPRAYERAllow to stay for 15 - 20 minutesRinse thoroughlyAGAIN: LOW PRESSUREAnd spraying from the top downIF POSSIBLE don't do this from the groundDon’t push water up under the shingles.

FIFTH: A SECOND QUICK SWEEPAfter rinsing . . . Swept it againThis time a lot of moss came off–filled up the guttersLichen began to powder away over the following weekIt MAY take more than one treatment to kill all of the MOSS.If you have to reapplyDo so only after it's been allowed to thoroughly dry.

SIXTH: GIVE THAT LANDSCAPING ANOTHER RINSE! Just to be safe, it doesn't hurt to spray your landscaping down one more time after you've finished on the roof. A FEW THINGS TO REMEMBER:Don't use a pressure washer!Don't allow the bleach to remain on the surface for more than 30 minutes without rinsing.Take precautions with bleach -- goggles, etc.RINSE WELL – oxygenated bleach will leave a white residue if not rinsed wellProtect the landscaping, decking, etc. below and around the housePre-rinse plants and decking and rinse off immediately after.Use plastic to cover plantsFor some folks, this is a Hire it Out Project!If that’s you, make the call!Don’t get on your roof if you’re not comfortable with it!There are plenty of places out there waiting to help!

PREVENTATIVE MEASURES The moss and lichen will come back as time goes by. Here are some easy preventative steps to help slow that down:Trim back tree branches! Sunlight is your friend!Remove debris that accumulates on the roof regularly with a leaf blower.Always work DOWN the slope! Don't blow debris or spray water up under the shingles.Keep gutters clean to promote water drainage.Figure on regular maintenance

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