Moss on your roof
Moss can shorten the life span of your roof and result in costly repairs or even the replacement of the roof coverings . Homeowners may think moss on roofs is just a cosmetic problem or even pretty. Yet leaving it in place can damage the roof and the timber components of the roof. Some of the problems caused by moss growth are detailed below for your reference; – Moss acts like a sponge, absorbing and storing large amounts of moisture and rainwater which causes the roof to be constantly wet. If the moisture travels beneath the roof covering, it could cause the timbers to the roof to corrode, resulting in both structural and cosmetic damage which could lead to costly repairs or even the replacement of the roof coverings. Should the wood roof sheathing become wet, it can readily cause mold growth and serious decay, this may cause the roof to lose its structural integrity and can become unsafe. The main benefit of a pitched roof is the easy drainage of water due to the sloped angle. How...