Q: My family room is attached to the house and has a two-slope, gabled roof. Moss grows on one side, so much that is becomes thick and water-logged, and water backs up under the shingles and causes ...

In November of 2011 I wrote a blog post about using zinc strips to prevent moss from growing on the roof, or possibly to kill moss. I conducted a fairly long-term experiment by installing zinc strips ...

Semi-Long Term Experiment Results: Zinc Strips Kill Moss on Roofs Not only does moss look terrible on roofs, it will also shorten the life of the roof covering and possibly lead to roof leaks.

Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. A: Yes, thin strips of ...

Q: I have a thick layer of moss on part of my roof. The area covered receives partial shade from a large crabapple tree. What can I do to get rid of this moss without damaging the asphalt shingles?

Moss can shorten the life span of a shingled roof and result in costly repairs. (George A.Tsongas) A common site in Oregon’s rainy, humid winter is the growth of bright green moss on shingle and ...

Q: I have noticed an increasing growth of moss on the north side of my roof. Is this stuff harmful? How can I get rid of it without doing environmental damage? A: Moss, mold and mildew on roofs is a ...

More than just an aesthetic problem, a mossy roof left untreated can severely damage a home inside and out. (George A.Tsongas) Many people pay more attention than usual to their roofs in the summer ...

Q: I have a northern exposure to the front of my house. It does not get direct sun. … I have black streaks and a slight green color (moss?). I recall you talking about running a strip of copper under ...

Q My family room is attached to the house and has a two-slope gabled roof. Moss grows on one side, so much that it becomes thick and water-logged. Water backs up under the shingles and causes stains ...

Q. My family room is attached to the house and has a two-slope, gabled roof. Moss grows on one side, so much that is becomes thick and water-logged, and water backs up under the shingles and causes ...