Their formulae use tried and true zinc compounds that linger on surfaces to provide continuing protection from fungus regrowth.
Home remady to kill mold on roof.
These stains will discolor your roof and damage the shingles over a period of time if left alone.
Comes in a number of formulations one specifically for roofs and others designed to remove and or inhibit moss and fungus growth on siding masonry surfaces and even lawns.
That way whenever it rains some of the metal molecules will wash down the roof and kill any algae trying to regain a foothold on your shingles.
After a few hours the mold and the acidic smell from the vinegar will disappear.
When leaves and other material collect on your roof a perfect bed is formed for moss and lichens to grow.
Just pour or spray the white vinegar in the affected area and let it sit.
Moss itself is a plant while lichen conisist of a fungus and a photosyntheizing plant living together.
To keep the algae from coming back insert 6 inch wide strips of zinc or copper under the row of shingling closest to the roof peak leaving an inch or two of the lower edge exposed to the weather.
Also grapefruit extract works well on all kinds of surfaces and can kill all mold species without the corrosive smell or any side.
Remove moss and lichen from your roof with vinegar.
Do not rinse the area once the vinegar has dried up.
Although a bit expensive the grapefruit extract is known for giving effective and long lasting results.
In some cases white vinegar can kill about 82 of mold making it an effective home remedy solution.