Moss treatment

[hawwardkins]

Looking for some guidance and advice regarding the treatment of moss on my roof. Is it possible to handle the moss treatment myself, or should I hire a professional? What factors should I consider when making this decision, such as cost, safety, and the complexity of the treatment?

 

[Burnerman]

Any roof treatment must be very gentle - certainly no pressure washing or wire brushing!
Our roofs over here are usually slate or concrete tile - unsure what yours are made of!
Chemical sprays may work in the short term, but unless the moss is becoming a serious issue then it could be best to leave it alone.......I'm surrounded by trees so the moss issue is relevant, and I use a broad but blunt paint scraper fixed to a long length of dowel to gently lift the moss when it is wet.
John

 

[foxhole]

Looking for some guidance and advice regarding the treatment of moss on my roof. Is it possible to handle the moss treatment myself, or should I hire a professional? What factors should I consider when making this decision, such as cost, safety, and the complexity of the treatment?

This is a UK site, most roofing professionals recommend against moss removal as you are more likely to cause damage and for most the moss is harmless.

 

[cwhaley]

I agree, it's pretty harmless for most. It can be annoying when it's falling off onto your driveway or collecting in the gutters, but I've seen no end of birds collect it to build nests so I'd rather that that than me get rid of it for something being slightly annoying.