ROOF CLEANING
Why is it so important to remove Moss and Lichen from your Roof?
Why do Moss and Lichen grow on Roofs?
Moss, mould and lichen all love to breed in warm moist environments, and unfortunately in this part of the country roofs often make the ideal breeding grounds. Like any living organism, it needs sunlight, shade, moisture, oxygen, and nutrition to develop and thrive, and roofs make a perfect habitat.
Algae and fungus end up on your roof from wind debris, birds and nearby trees dropping organic material on the roof, bird and insect droppings give the moss and lichen the nutrients to grow.
Unfortunately, many homeowners neglect their roofs until it’s too late. The longer Moss and Lichen stays on the roof, the more time it has to develop “roots” within the roof structure. Over time, it grows and latches onto the roofing material and can permanently damage the roof and structure. If ignored, this problem will only worsen, and the homeowner will have major roof damage and costly repair bills.
But this can easily be prevented by regular maintenance.
What will happen if moss is left on the roof?
Moss and lichen can affect the flow of water down the roof, hampering drainage. It retains water and acts like a sponge, absorbing large amounts of moisture resulting in the roof being constantly wet. The moss swells and the moisture travels underneath the tiles, this could rot the wooden components of the roof, threatening structural integrity, and leading to costly repairs running into thousands of pounds.
In time the damage that moss and lichen can do, deteriorates tiles and reduces the life expectancy of the roof by many years and should be discouraged from forming in the joints. Moss should be removed and cleaned off when it starts to form to avoid any water retention under the tiles. Moss and lichen should never be left to grow out of control.
Should I worry about moss and lichen on my roof?
Moss growth on your roof should be a serious concern. Left unattended, moss can spread and cause all kinds of damage.
Over time it could become very costly to repair or replace the roof and its structures when just a yearly roof maintenance could prevent this from happening.
Not only will moss make your roof look unsightly, but it can also cause multiple problems such as structural damage, wood rotting and the obstruction of your home’s drainage system, causing blockages and more problems.
More Problems!
If left unchecked, it can spread quickly and can lead to many serious long-term costly issues,
Moss attracts bird and insect life, which is not beneficial for the roof, e.g. defecation. It’s common for birds and other wildlife to dislodge pieces causing them to drop into your gutters or downpipes and other parts of the roof causing blockages. This can also affect and block your main drainage system.
If this issue is not spotted early, it could potentially lead to parts of your main drainage system requiring clearance or even replacements. It can also travel down to and breed on driveways and pathways and make them dangerously slippery causing serious accidents. Moss grows deep into the floor surfaces and damages tarmac, concrete and dialogue pavement stones, causing many more problems.
Moss and lichen should be removed to avoid any possible damage anywhere on your property.
Ultimately moss growth can result in costly repair bills, and can reduce the lifespan of your home.
Regular maintenance and cleaning will keep your roof, pathways and driveway in a healthy condition and could save thousands of pounds in costly repair bills.
Prevent major roof damage and costly repair bills £££
By not keeping your roof maintained can cause long-term damage to the structure of your home.
To prevent causing damage and costly repair bills we can provide a yearly maintenance service.
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