This happens because moss and other contaminants can infest your roof and destroy it in a short amount of time.
Roof moss solutions.
How easy moss scraper attaches to a blower vacuum is shown below.
Did you know that a 30 year roof in the pacific northwest lasts an average of only 18 years.
Power washing can damage shingles or get water under them.
If it is safe to walk on your roof carefully use hand tools not power washing to remove moss leaves and needles from roofs.
You may want to hire someone to clean your roof for you.
Over time as rain falls zinc residue coats the roof to prevent moss growth.
Easy moss scraper is a great alternative to power washing the roof or using a brush to remove moss.
A pressure washer isn t a great way to prevent moss growth but it is an excellent solution for killing moss.
6 to kill existing moss and lichen make a cleaning solution of equal parts bleach and water.
In fact one way to prevent moss from growing in the first place is to attach zinc strips to the ridge of your roof.
Both of these methods cause damage to the roof by removing roof granuals.
7 protect nearby shrubs and lawn with plastic tarps.
5 continue installing zinc strips across length of roof end to end leaving a 1 8 in.
Easy moss scraper does not cause damage to the roof.
Space between the strips.
8 spray the cleaning solution onto the shingles using a garden sprayer.