Moss growth on roof | Ask The Experts Forum

Guest User 10/11/2009	The biggest problem we have with our existing asphalt shingle roof is heavy moss growth on the north-eastern side of the house. This moss is very difficult to remove without damaging the roof shingles. If we replace our roof with a metal one, are we likely to experience less of this problem? Thanks.	Share Or copy this URL: https://www.metalroofing.com/spirit/comment/14003/find/
Ken Buchinger NCI Building Systems, Inc. 10/12/2009	I have never seen moss grow on metal roofs.	Share Or copy this URL: https://www.metalroofing.com/spirit/comment/14004/find/
Guest User 10/14/2009	I have moss growing on a few areas of my metal roof...I'm going to have to rent a pressure washer to clean off problem areas.	Share Or copy this URL: https://www.metalroofing.com/spirit/comment/14005/find/
Guest User 6/3/2010	Be careful with pressure washer, you can cause big problems. If you can reach TSP/Chlorine water mix cleans real well. I have pressure washed with no problem. Just have to follow ribs straight down. Water can easily go between J-seam. Best of luck.	Share Or copy this URL: https://www.metalroofing.com/spirit/comment/14006/find/
Guest User 6/3/2010	PS :) Try to rent pressure washer you can add chemical to and us TSP?Chlorine mix. Or Just apply with extension pole and window clean or different device.	Share Or copy this URL: https://www.metalroofing.com/spirit/comment/14007/find/
Guest User 6/24/2010	We have a great deal of lichen/moss growth on our metal roof - and corrosion, staining & fading - but no leaks!. We can't get up there to pressure wash as it is too steep - now what? The roof is very visible from the road & looks awful. suggestions?	Share Or copy this URL: https://www.metalroofing.com/spirit/comment/14008/find/
Guest User 7/12/2010	Ken- apparently you don't live in Oregon. Just about every house in my neighborhood that has a metal roof, has a thin layer of moss growing on the north side. I guess living under a rock makes it hard to sse moss growing on the outside...	Share Or copy this URL: https://www.metalroofing.com/spirit/comment/14009/find/

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