How To Clean Lichen Off Roof Tiles

Before proceeding with any remedial work to remove moss or lichen we would recommend speaking to a roofing maintenance professional.

How to clean lichen off roof tiles.

If you have lichen growing on your roof siding or decking clean it easily with wet forget hose end. In the future apply it annually or if the growth reemerges to keep the stains away. Cleaning vertical or covered surfaces. Scraping moss off the roof.

This will remove all the moss and lichen as well as any built up dirt. Clean the roof tiles with a high pressure water spray. You can apply wet forget with your feet firmly planted on the ground. Although it is not necessary consider cleaning the entire roof.

This will prevent the cleaning solution from drying too quickly. Step 1 clean up any organic matter on the roof such as twigs leaves or other debris. If any members of your family are susceptible to allergies or respiratory conditions it is even more important to regularly clean your roof tiles. The jet tip nozzle allows you to reach surfaces up to 30 so you don t need to use a ladder to climb up onto your roof.

Previous step next step. Choose an overcast day to clean the roof of moss and lichen. Mould algae lichen and moss that is growing on your roof tiles can transfer into your roof cavity and be circulated in airflow throughout your house. Use wet forget outdoor as a routine maintenance tool to keep your surfaces clean and lichen free.

As you did in the previous step walk backwards when you are spraying away from the wet tiles and onto the dry ones. You can remove moss and lichens from your roof by using vinegar as a environmentally friendly weedkiller.