6 to kill existing moss and lichen make a cleaning solution of equal parts bleach and water.
How to get moss of roof shingles.
Use the tool to gently lift away matted moss that has gathered on the flat sections of the shingles.
Your roofers will need to remove all the shingles on your old roof or they may need to remove the largest chunks of moss with a pressure washer and then apply the new roof.
Always work from the top of the.
Hose off and brush all moss loose from your roof shingles.
Spray roof with water.
Sweep or hose off leaves branches and any other debris that accumulates on the roof regularly to avoid retaining.
7 protect nearby shrubs and lawn with plastic tarps.
How to remove moss from roof tiles step 1.
Hose off and brush all moss loose from your roof shingles.
No matter which method you choose to clean moss from your roof you re going to get dirty so dress.
Replace or install slip resistant pads on the feet and steps of the ladder before getting to work.
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It is only advisable to use a pressure washer because you no longer need to worry about the condition of the old roof.
Climb up to the roof and begin scraping off dead moss from the shingles using a putty knife or painter s 5 in 1 tool and working from the bottom up.
Carefully place a ladder near the area of moss.
Check the ladder feet for defects cracks or corrosion.
Apply a storebought or diy cleaning solution to remove the moss.
8 spray the cleaning solution onto the shingles using a garden sprayer.
How to kill moss growth on roof shingles 1.
If your moss problem requires more than.
Roof moss removal is naturally slippery work.
Spray all moss covered sections of the roof with water.