Moss is a bryophyte that develops from water based plants.
Moss on roof damage.
As a rule of thumb professionally removing moss will cost about 5 of what it would take to replace your roof altogether.
Mostly your gutters require less maintenance.
However the greatest benefit of moss removal is on the gutters.
Moss algae and lichens are all different types of growth that can be found on your roof.
Moss can damage a roof weakening its structural integrity and resulting in costly repairs that would not be necessary if the roof were brushed clear of moss.
Apply a storebought or diy cleaning solution to remove the moss.
Furthermore moss likes to grow on cement and can agitate the bond between ridge apex tiles and your roof.
The cost depends on the size of your roof the amount of moss and the labor rates in your area.
But while most people simply see growth on their roof and assume it s all the same the truth is that there are subtle differences between them.
Each of them can damage your roof in various ways.
While it does give a house a fairy tale hobbit like look moss contributes nothing else to a roof.
The high powered water jets can damage shingles and remove the shingle granules that protect the roof.
Moss alone cannot damage the tiles.
In fact if moss is left unchecked it can lead to serious damage to your home.