Moss Removal and Treatment
You want your home to look its best, not only for peace of mind but also to ensure that the home retains full value. Keeping a home in top condition in this part of the country is sometimes a struggle when it comes to battling moss. Moss is the bright green coating that covers many rooftops; it is a plant with tiny leaves and no root system that reproduces by spreading spores. Once the moss attaches itself to a surface, it can be challenging to destroy. Luckily a moss removal and treatment company is qualified to handle the job.
Moss growth on the roof of a house has the potential to cause many serious problems. When a roof is attacked by moss, like anything, it begins to grow in light patches. Left untreated, it spreads and grows into a thick, dense mat that eventually makes its way under the shingles. Thick moss growth results in loose or missing shingles that allow moisture to enter the interior of the home.The best way to beat moss is finding a qualified moss removal and treatment company. The person you select will most likely begin by evaluating the condition of the roof, once it is found stable, the moss is removed by spraying an environmentally friendly chemical that kills the moss. After treatment, the moss gets swept from the surface. In extreme cases when the moss has grown in thick, dense patches or covers a large portion of the roof, it might be necessary to use a pressure washer that is set at a shingle friendly PSI to blast the thick mass from the surface. After removing the moss, the cleaner will inspect the roof for any signs of damage and create a plan for repairing the roof.
Once your roof is free of moss, it is important to maintain a relationship with the moss removal and treatment company.To keep the house from future contamination, create an action plan. The best way to reduce future moss growth is by applying a spray on the chemical that kills the moss spores once a year. Depending on the type of roof that you have, a series of zinc strips attached to the points of the roof will reduce moss as rainwater delivers moss killing properties that coat the roof. You can take small but practical steps such as trimming any tree branches that overhang the roof, eliminating the shade that moss requires for thriving.
Removing moss from other surfaces like sidewalks, driveways and the sides of buildings is easier to treat with a pressure washer with a chemical solution. To prevent moss growth on driveways and sidewalks, as with a rooftop, trim any branches that restrict sunlight to that area.
With a little determination and regular annual contact with your moss removal and treatment company, you extend the beauty and value of your property and save yourself from costly damage expense.
Moss growth on the roof of a house has the potential to cause many serious problems. When a roof is attacked by moss, like anything, it begins to grow in light patches. Left untreated, it spreads and grows into a thick, dense mat that eventually makes its way under the shingles. Thick moss growth results in loose or missing shingles that allow moisture to enter the interior of the home.The best way to beat moss is finding a qualified moss removal and treatment company. The person you select will most likely begin by evaluating the condition of the roof, once it is found stable, the moss is removed by spraying an environmentally friendly chemical that kills the moss. After treatment, the moss gets swept from the surface. In extreme cases when the moss has grown in thick, dense patches or covers a large portion of the roof, it might be necessary to use a pressure washer that is set at a shingle friendly PSI to blast the thick mass from the surface. After removing the moss, the cleaner will inspect the roof for any signs of damage and create a plan for repairing the roof.
Once your roof is free of moss, it is important to maintain a relationship with the moss removal and treatment company.To keep the house from future contamination, create an action plan. The best way to reduce future moss growth is by applying a spray on the chemical that kills the moss spores once a year. Depending on the type of roof that you have, a series of zinc strips attached to the points of the roof will reduce moss as rainwater delivers moss killing properties that coat the roof. You can take small but practical steps such as trimming any tree branches that overhang the roof, eliminating the shade that moss requires for thriving.
Removing moss from other surfaces like sidewalks, driveways and the sides of buildings is easier to treat with a pressure washer with a chemical solution. To prevent moss growth on driveways and sidewalks, as with a rooftop, trim any branches that restrict sunlight to that area.
With a little determination and regular annual contact with your moss removal and treatment company, you extend the beauty and value of your property and save yourself from costly damage expense.
