A reader wants to get this moss cleared off an asphalt roof without damaging the shingles.
How to work from roof without damaging shingles.
There is no need to walk on the roof unless it is for the rare and occasional repair.
Remove shingles in a 2 to 3 ft wide section as you work down the roof.
However you can use a chemical solution to loosen the moss without damaging the shingles.
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Use a water sprayer to apply enough force to dislodge algae and moss without damaging the shingles.
Moss is tough and typically you will not be able to remove it by hand.
There are precautionary measures to take if you walk and work on a metal roof.
Move back and forth in even strokes making sure you reach all of the cleaner.
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It is extremely important to ensure that the outsoles of the shoes are free of dirt debris or small rocks.
Push the shingles down to the roof jacks.
They will wear away your shingles.
If your roof has sprouted a moss infection you can remove it before it becomes serious enough to impact the performance of your roof.
To avoid damaging a metal roof following the precautions given here and consulting with a roofing contractor are the best ways to prevent metal roof damage.
In case of a lightly stained roof a garden hose may also be enough.
Upon walking on these shingles shoe tread tears away these granules.
Depending on the style of the metal roof you need to walk on there are different techniques of how to walk on the roof without damaging it or injuring yourself.
This shortens the roof s lifespan and degrades the shingles.
Power washers should never be used.
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Clean your shoe bottoms from dirt and small rocks.
The shingles will roll up like a ball in front of the fork.