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Moss growing on roof robson 10-14-2005
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Posted by robson on October 14, 2005, 5:31 pm
I cut the tree branches back about 8 feet from the house / roof. I am
still getting moss growth on the shingles. The area would be damp
regardless of the tree that I am reluctant to cut down. Is there a
spray on product of some sort that would stop moss growth?
Posted by Roger Taylor on October 14, 2005, 7:40 pm
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Most big box stores sell Moss-Out or the equivalent, a zinc solution that
kills moss, and is mixed from a concentrate, either using a pump sprayer or
a hose-end sprayer. Just look up - removes moss - on google, for various
brands. I would first try a straw broom to remove the big bits, when the
roof is dry, before you spray the stuff. They say bleach also works, but I
don't know if it would harm your roof material.
Posted by m Ransley on October 14, 2005, 10:10 pm
Box stores carry a product that is a liquid spray. Also a zinc strip can
also be added to the peak to keep moss away. Moss is a plant I guess
roundup would work. But you realy need more sun.
Posted by Amun on October 15, 2005, 9:48 am
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Just go buy a bag of regular builders lime.
Most hardwares have it with the concrete mixes.
Sprinkle it over the moss, and in a week most of it will be dead, and the
rain will take it away.
Even the tree huggers can't complain as it's natural.
AMUN
Posted by Bob on October 15, 2005, 1:24 pm
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A roofer once told me to sprinkle lime on the roof yearly to discourage moss.
I've never found it would kill it once
it's there. Maybe if heavily applied.
Bob
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