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The Best Thing You Can Do To Extend Your Roof Life

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Similar to most maintenance issues, the problem does not appear immediately. Rather, it is the result of either slow deterioration or the onset of a harmful element. Moss just doesn't appear over the course of a few months. It's usually a growth process over a few years. When it's finally time to remove roof moss, the moss has usually been on the roof for at least two to three years, often much longer.


Since moss is most commonly transported by spores, a microscopic organism, it's likely been on your roof for months, or possibly years, before it even became visible. A hint of green tinge can often be seen from a certain angle in certain lighting conditions. Since the moss still has little material substance, it is easy to ignore or forget. Finally, a small green blur may be visible, a dot or two on the roof that in and of itself isn't threatening enough to spur immediate action. Recommended here more about this article.


Finally, there's that day when you look up at the roof and for the first time see as much or more green moss as the roofing material itself. At this point, it can seem like the roof moss came out of nowhere. As you now know, that's not the case at all, it's just the first time it makes a significant visual impact on the viewer.


Regardless of the actual order of revelation, common sense usually tells most people at this point that something this big, unsightly, and fast-spreading could damage the very expensive roof. Removing roof moss suddenly becomes as natural as squeaking car brakes or a dishwasher splashing water across the kitchen floor. Action must be taken promptly.


Awareness of a roof moss problem is a good first step, but now comes the even bigger question of how best to remove it and who should be doing the work. Again, it is important to remember that a roof is not only a critical home component, it is also a very expensive one. In addition, unlike many household items that require processing, roof moss is located on the roof, which is a very dangerous place for anyone but a professional.


In short, moss slows the flow of rainwater down the roof into the gutters and either adheres to granules in a wood roof, to the wood in a cedar roof, or to the pores and debris in a tile roof. Regardless of the roofing material, moss can quickly become firmly attached to the roof. Of course, there are different types of moss and some come off more easily than others. However, in general, the longer the moss is on the roof, the more difficult it can be to remove it from the roof without causing too much collateral damage.


There is no single moss removal method that works best for all roofs. Spray and dry treatments, sweeping, brushing, blowing and low-pressure high pressure washing are all methods that might be workable under the given circumstances. Things to consider are the type of moss, the severity of the infestation, the roof material, the pitch of the roof, the age of the roof and the environment. If possible, it is important to choose the most gentle method on the roof, which nevertheless adequately counteracts the moss problem. Therefore, a true roof cleaning professional is needed who can diagnose these factors and determine the best moss removal method for the particular roof.

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