I have a section of my roof that had a layer of green mold/mossy stuff. What is the best way to get that off of the shingles?
2007-04-29 04:56:06 · 8 answers · asked by Alan B 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
After you follow the instructions of the first two answerers, tuck some small strips of copper under the shingles above the problem area. Water pouring over the copper will wash down, preventing the mildew from returning. Zinc will work also. I have no clue why, or how. It's just one of those old time remedies.
2007-04-29 05:23:41 · answer #1 · answered by Don 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-18 12:09:55 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
be careful when you go up on the roof and spray the bleach/water or other mix on it. the roof will get even more slippery than it is with just the moss and lichen. roofing supply houses sell zinc strips that can be installed under the shingles near the top of the roof, and below any dormers or other breaks in the roof surface. the zinc will inhibit the new growth of plant life on the roof, and eventually kill the existing stuff. it is also more compatible than copper with your gutter system, and the other metals in the roof system, nails, flashing, edging, etc. it is also cheaper in price than copper is today. good luck, hope this helps.
2007-04-29 07:15:12 · answer #4 · answered by car dude 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Use a portable sprayer with a mixture of one part bleach and 3 parts water. Spray the mold/mildew areas and let it sit for about ten minutes. Then spray off with a garden hose and possibly a broom to remove tough spots. Don't over-do it with the broom as you could damage the roofing material. Consider the area the water will go to. The solution may kill grass or stain other surfaces it comes in contact with.
2007-04-29 05:04:00 · answer #5 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Check online for mildew removers - there are some safe cleaners on the market. Otherwise, at the hardware store, there are specific cleaners for this. You may also use a diluted bleach solution, but you must wet the roof down first and protect any vegetation and be sure to rinse it down really good afterward. There is plenty of info on the internet on this subject though!
2007-04-29 05:05:11 · answer #6 · answered by Karen C 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i exploit affordable powdered laundry detergent. Sprinkle it on and regardless of if it may desire to no longer rain gently water it. that's affordable and works nicely. It additionally isn't as harmfull to plant life, steel etc as bleach. it additionally will supply the shingles a good cleansing.
2016-10-14 02:13:18 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try EZ deck wash it removes all that moss and mold of a deck should work the same on roof
2007-04-29 11:03:35 · answer #8 · answered by vincent s 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋