17-04-2017, 02:18 PM
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Re: Moss on roof
Well there's a coincidence Mups, I've just finished clearing my gutters of moss from the roof! The problem is that the sanded face on the tiles gives a good grip to moss and there isn't an easy answer or, as far as I know, an effective preventative. We were actually considering having the bungalow retiled with a smooth faced slate, we regret now not reroofing when we refurbished the place 2 years ago...
17-04-2017, 02:25 PM
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Re: Moss on roof
Copper wire run across the ridge, that helps prevent growth...or at least lessen it.As for moss removal...piece of string?
Make sure they have experience of walking on roofs and inspect the condition of tiles before doing so.
AND if they are one of these companies that recommend painting...tell them to jog on.
17-04-2017, 02:42 PM
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Re: Moss on roof
I have moss on my roof like Barry says the sand face on the thick cement tiles give it a good resting place to build up.I often have to sweep the backyard after a windy or wet period.
My next door neighbour has a lawn growing in his gutter because of the build up of moss .
He would not listen when I told him some years ago he needed a down pipe.
The company he had replace his guttering joined it up to the house on the otherside . So now anytime there is really bad rain his gutter bends in the middle. It will give eventually all for the sake of a couple of bob more for a downpipe. I have a downpipe and have no build up of moss and its been 10yrs since I changed from cast gutters to plastic. He only did his about 5 years ago.
Back to your problem is the build up damaging anything or when it dries does it come loose and blow away.
I say this because to change the tiles could well be a costly job.
If they are concrete tiles like Barrys and mine then the treatment still may not be successful.
The best idea would be to ask a local handyman to just give your roof a good brush and clear your gutters and downpipes.
It will probably end up the cheapest and less costliest.
17-04-2017, 02:48 PM
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Re: Moss on roof
Originally Posted by Tpin
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Copper wire run across the ridge, that helps prevent growth...or at least lessen it.As for moss removal...piece of string?
Make sure they have experience of walking on roofs and inspect the condition of tiles before doing so.
AND if they are one of these companies that recommend painting...tell them to jog on.
Probably local pickies we have hundreds of the buggers around here.
17-04-2017, 02:48 PM
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Re: Moss on roof
Originally Posted by longfellow
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Handyman to give your roof a good brush and clear your gutters and downpipes.It will probably end up the cheapest and less costliest.
Concrete tiles can be very brittle.....the added cost of repair can soon become an expensive excercise.
17-04-2017, 02:53 PM
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Re: Moss on roof
Originally Posted by Barry
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Well there's a coincidence Mups, I've just finished clearing my gutters of moss from the roof! The problem is that the sanded face on the tiles gives a good grip to moss and there isn't an easy answer or, as far as I know, an effective preventative. We were actually considering having the bungalow retiled with a smooth faced slate, we regret now not reroofing when we refurbished the place 2 years ago...
Good grief Barry, is it really that long since you moved?
It doesn't seem 5 minutes since you said you were leaving your old place.
I can understand what you mean about the moss gripping the rough surface. I also get a lot of pigeons and doves on the roof and they are always knocking more down into the gutters.
I don't feel as safe as I used up ladders clearing the gutters any more, though I did a small portion a couple of weeks ago where it was worst, but I don't like doing it.
17-04-2017, 02:57 PM
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Re: Moss on roof
Originally Posted by Tpin
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Copper wire run across the ridge, that helps prevent growth...or at least lessen it.As for moss removal...piece of string?
Make sure they have experience of walking on roofs and inspect the condition of tiles before doing so.
AND if they are one of these companies that recommend painting...tell them to jog on.
TPIN, PAINTING? What do you mean? Do you mean with the stuff that is sup[posed to prevent regrowth? If so, what's wrong with it? Will it hurt my dogs if they drip it about?
Now I am panicking!!!
17-04-2017, 03:02 PM
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Re: Moss on roof
Originally Posted by Mups
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TPIN, PAINTING? What do you mean? Do you mean with the stuff that is sup[posed to prevent regrowth? If so, what's wrong with it? Will it hurt my dogs if they drip it about?Now I am panicking!!!
Like this
17-04-2017, 03:03 PM
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Re: Moss on roof
Yes Mups, time certainly flies... Probably the easiest thing you could do would be to get someone just to clear your gutters every spring, the local window cleaners provide that service to some of the folks around here, but as Tpin says, whatever you do beware of people being on your roof unless they are professional and well insured, they can soon open up a whole can of worms if not... 
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