Leaves and moss can trap water and cause your roof to deteriorate prematurely.
Information on why you should clear trees from your roof.
This is one of the safest methods to prevent future growth of moss.
Preferably there should be a distance of at least three feet between your house and the farthest extensions of the nearest trees.
As a general rule you should have about a 10 foot radius around your house that s clear of any branches.
For those brands which state they work perfectly consider that the main reason for installing them is to reduce maintenance.
Keep your roof free of debris from leaves and sticks.
Nail zinc strips along the ridge caps along the peak of the roof.
They know how to properly trim the tree and remove branches while keeping your home unharmed.
Trim tree branches from the roof area to prevent further moss growth.
Moss thrives in damp moist areas including roofs that are north facing or shaded by trees.
You should also go around and inspect any nearby trees for signs of rot or decay as dead limbs are more likely to fall or break.
This can actually do more damage than it s worth.
You can blow the leaves off a low pitched roof with a leaf blower.
And it s wise to trim back all branches that are close to or touching the shingles.
Since your roof should be inspected annually should be cleaned annually and a chimney should be inspected and cleaned annually adding gutter cleaning at this time adds little to no cost.
Accumulated debris along the roof is a common culprit that can attract them.
Trimming tree limbs over your roof is risky and mistakes can be costly.
Keep your gutters free of leaves.
Clean the gutters clear any obstructions or buildups that form along your gutters be they dirt piles pine cones foliage or tree parts to ensure water flows freely and drains from your roof as intended to allow for the continued passage of rainfall into the ground.
If your roof is in good shape but has some damage to one side from a downed tree or has lost shingles in a wind storm an overlay is worth considering.
Stripping away the old roof.
If you find moss on your roof don t panic.
That s why it s best to have a certified and insured arborist handle the job.
If you need to clear your gutters or retrieve something from your roof always use a ladder and never over reach.
Caulk spray the area once your roof is clean return to the problem areas and caulk the holes and other areas of concern.
A simple mixture of bleach and water will kill the moss causing it to dry up release from your roof and blow off in the wind.
On steeper roofs you can pull them off with a broom on an extension pole or better yet use a roof rake for leaves.
