Roof Moss Removal
Moss is a flowerless green plant that grows in dense clumps or mats – particularly hard surfaces that are shaded or protected by overhanging trees. On many properties in the Greater Victoria area, the roof is prime location for moss growth. In small amounts, moss is harmless and aesthetically displeasing in the worst case. But when moss continues to grow and spread, it becomes easily waterlogged, which can then cause real damage to your roof or exterior surfaces. Leaking, water damage, rot, mold, and shingle detachment are all capable at the hands of some unruly moss.
Our Process for Roof Moss Removal
Cleaning moss of your roof is not advisable. The stuff tends to be slippery, which makes for less-than-ideal circumstances when trying to maintain your balance in tennis shoes 20+ feet off the very hard ground. This is one of those times where picking up the phone to bring a professional to your home is well worth it.
Our trained team employs a 4-step roof cleaning method for the best results:
- With the help of proper safety equipment and the right tools for the job, we get started by carefully removing the bulk of the moss by hand. This technique alone is able to conquer between 80-95% of the moss, depending on the strain of moss and the extent of growth.
- With gas or electric powered blowers, we then clear and loose moss and debris still clinging to the roof and the interior edges of the gutters.
- Next, we collect any moss and debris that may have fallen around your home. At O’Callaghan Exteriors, we always aim to leave no trace – all you’ll notice is the finished product.
- Next, we get to work pre-soaking any vegetation within a 10-foot radius of your roofline in order to protect the plants.
- Finally, we will apply a chemical sterilization treatment that effectively kills any remaining moss roots or spores that we weren’t able to safely remove in previous steps.
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