Flat Mossy Green Roof

Asphalt roof shingle defects.

Flat mossy green roof.

The most effective method of cleaning algae and moss from a roof is with a 50 50 mix of laundry strength liquid chlorine bleach and water. Photos and text guide diagnosis of asphalt roof failures how to identify and explain roof shingle failures obtain claims. Please contact our technical department on 01403 210204 or submit an enquiry for more information. Moss on a roof begins with a thin dusting of green that you may notice only from low angles.

Removing moss and algae from a flat roof can seem like a never ending task. This thin layer on the top of the shingles expands and becomes wide thick and mat like. Pre grown moss mats moss acres has now furnished moss for several green roof projects. Most homeowners will have noticed that their flat roof is regularly invaded by the green pest and while it does no damage to flat roofing materials it can retain moisture which will accelerate wear and tear on the flat roof.

The build up of a flat green roof will vary depending upon the intended use. The seams between the shingles and the shingles edges also develop moss because they tend to be especially shaded. Using bleach is recommended by most shingle roof manufactures and the arma asphalt roofing manufactures association. The cost depends on the size of your roof the amount of moss and the labor rates in your area.

These have been successfully i nstalled utilizing a variety of different methods described below. Identifying removing preventing algae fungus lichens moss on roof shingles.