How Roof Moss Removal Can Extend Your Roof’s Lifespan

Roof moss damages your roof. A lot of people are surprised to discover that. After all, it’s just a harmless plant, right? When it comes to your roof, it is unfortunately not. If you’re serious about extending the life of your roof, you need periodic roof moss removal. (Your wallet will thank you.)

The problem with moss stems from two things. First, moss absorbs and holds water. Your roof is not designed to be permanently wet–even in our rain forest climate. Roofing materials degrade more quickly than normal when covered by moss. Over the lifetime of a roof, which can span decades, that constant degradation takes years off the total you could get out of it. 

The second problem with roof moss is the way it grows. It works itself underneath the edges of shingles, clay tiles, wood shakes, etc.and lifts them. Notice how it accumulates along the shingle edges in the picture above. When it freezes, the water in moss expands and lifts the edge, allowing the moss to work further underneath. Breaching the tight seals of roofing materials like this makes the roof more vulnerable to the elements. The danger of springing a leak increases every year moss remains on the roof.

The solution is periodic roof moss removal. This is not really a DIY project because of how dangerous it is. It also requires expert knowledge, know-how, proper tools and effective cleaning solutions to do the job correctly and thoroughly. It’s not worth the risk and the time needed for most homeowners. Especially when professional help is affordable and easy to arrange.

Roofs cost tens of thousands of dollars or more. So it makes sense to squeeze as many years as possible out of it by having roof moss removed regularly. And hiring a professional to do the job protects your time, your health, your roof and your wallet.

2 Angels Home Services offers exterior cleaning services including roof moss removal for residential homes and commercial properties. For a free, no-obligation quote call 604-825-1712 today.