Facts About Moss on Roofs and Structures
- Under its fuzzy green exterior, moss is a destructive pest. It creeps across roofs, loosening and staining shingles. It covers walks and decks making them slick and dangerous to walk on.
- Moss can shorten the life of a roof by lifting the tabs of composition roof and promoting rot by trapping moisture on shake roofs.
- Overhanging trees promote ideal moss conditions. The canopy of the tree can be thinned to let in more light and help prevent moss.
- Keep walkways safe by controlling slippery moss and slime.
- Cautions:
- Do not allow mixture to run from eaves or splash from roof to planted areas below
- Cover bushes and desirable plants and lawn if contact is unavoidable
- Product may damage painted metal surfaces and non-galvanized steel roofs
- Immediately wash off any spray that accidentally contacts these surfaces