Treating Your Roof For Moss

Moss grows very little in summer but it kicks into high gear during fall rains moderate winters and early spring months.

Treating your roof for moss.

Zinc is known to be toxic to fish and ncap does not recommend this as a first option. Moss treatment means killing the moss which begins at the time of treatment. When performed at regular intervals moss treatment prevents moss growth which often eliminates the need for moss removal. Treat and protect against roof moss the best time to treat roof moss is when it s actively growing.

Apply a storebought or diy cleaning solution to remove the moss. Moss treatment is the process of applying a solution that will kill moss over time typically five to six weeks. Hose off and brush all moss loose from your roof shingles. If your moss problem requires more than.

Zinc strips can be installed at the top of your roof to prevent moss from growing. To apply dry powder moss killer place an extension ladder against the house and climb to the roof. Carefully place a ladder near the area of moss. To apply wet moss killer attach the garden hose to the container.

As rain runs over the strips zinc drips down your roof. Potassium salts of fatty acids can be an effective option for moss treatment but are known to be toxic to aquatic invertebrates. Maintain a consistent flow of moss killer down the line. Dispense the moss killer in lines about 2 feet apart parallel to the roof ridge.