Is your roof starting to look like a moss garden? Moss typically grows on north facing roofs and can be very unsightly and can cause gaps in your roof tiles and slats as it grows, which could lead to rainwater leaking in.

The best way to get rid of moss is:

Treat your roof with roof cleaner, on a cloudy day so it does not evaporate, to kill the moss and help stop it from growing back.

When choosing a cleaner ensure to get one that is environmentally safe as the run-off could find its way into flowerbeds or lawns below and kill everything.

It usually takes 20 minutes for the roof cleaner to seep into the moss, then you can remove the moss with a stiff brush, possibly even a brush with an extendable pole for ease.

You can also use plastic sheeting to protect nearby plants whilst applying the moss killer. Additionally, hose down any small trees, plants and shrubs with water, post roof cleaning, to dilute any spray or spillage that could have landed on nearby plants.