Moss readily grows on roof shingles, especially in the spaces between shingles where the spores collect. In wet climates, moss commonly grows into a mat that can be as much as a few inches thick.

Learn More › A shingle roof is an investment you want to protect against damage and heavy wear. Understanding how to clean roof shingles is an essential part of roof maintenance. Brendan ...

I have moss on my roof. I suspect this isn’t good but I really don’t know. The area had been shaded by a large oak tree that died and had to be removed. I have considered going up on the roof ...

So, learning how to remove moss from roof shingles or materials is critical to maintaining your roof's longevity and ...

Your moss buildup may have to be killed with the Shingle Shield Cleaner first, then physically removed (carefully, as you can damage the shingles), before you put some zinc strips on your roof.

Q–My recently purchased home has an asphalt shingle roof that`s about 23 years old. It`s in dire need of a new one. I know that new shingles can be put down over the old at least one time.

Moss holds moisture and can also start to lift the shingle edges as it expands in size, making the roof more vulnerable to blow-off damage from high winds (which might be a factor along a lakeshore).

Moss can damage roof shingles, shaving years off the life of your roof if left untreated. To avoid high, premature roof replacement costs, keep up with roof cleaning and other roof maintenance ...

Q: I have a newer asphalt shingle roof, but parts of it are covered with moss, lichens and algae. Is a pressure washer the best choice for cleaning roof shingles? Will it remove all of this growth?

Part of my roof gets very little direct sun. Both moss and green and black algae grow on the shingles. Are these organisms damaging my roof? What is the best way to remove them? Is there a ...