How To Apply Moss Out On Roofs

For moss thicker than one inch use the higher rate.

How to apply moss out on roofs.

To be proactive in moss control treat your roof right before the rainy season each year. Liquid formulations provide easy thorough coverage. For flat roofs or roofs that aren t safe to walk on use a liquid formula and a pump style sprayer to cover all the roof surfaces easily. Shake well before using.

Apply at the rate of 4 lbs. Roundup for lawns 4 ready to use wand 1 gal. Timing the best time to kill moss is in late. For roofs and structures.

You can speed the process with a broom or rake too. This product can be applied directly from container as a powder. Run the water for a moment until the moss killer begins to flow out. The best time to kill the moss is before it releases its spores which means applying moss killer early in the year while the weather is still cold.

If moss is dry thoroughly wet moss with water before treating. When it rains water flows over the metal strips leaching out moss retardant zinc particles which attach to roof shingles and or tiles to stop new moss from forming. Destroying existing moss is done most effectively during times when its growth is most rapid and when rain is not expected for several days. Then spray the roof beginning at the ridge and working downward.

To apply dry powder moss killer place an extension ladder against the house and climb to the roof. Apply mixed solution at 0 8 2 5 gallons per 100 ft 2 10 30 fl. Maintain a consistent flow of moss killer down the line. To 4 000 sq ft of area.

To apply wet moss killer attach the garden hose to the container. Dispense the moss killer in lines about 2 feet apart parallel to the roof ridge. As moss dies rains will wash dead moss away. Granular formulations are easy to quickly broadcast over large areas.

Mix one part with 19 parts water 6 8 oz in 1 gallon of water. Mix 8 ounces of moss out in 3 gallons of water and apply with a watering can to drench the moss to treat 125 square feet.