getting rid of moss on wood siding

[Christopher]

Hello. Has anybody ever had a customer with moss on the wood siding? The roots of the moss are in the wood. Is there anything that will kill the moss and the roots? Please let me know asap. Thanks.

 

[Ron Musgraves]

You might direct this question in the house section. you might get someone to see it.

I dont was houses, sorry

 

[Mike Hughes]

I havent come accross that, so Im not really sure what to tell you.

Are you sure the customer wants it removed? Some people like that kind of stuff.....gives the house some personality.

 

[Tim Smith]

How thick? I would use a percarbonate base cleaner. What ever you use, it will remove the finish. Whats currently on the wood - sealant, stain, or paint?

I do a lot of shake roofs, cedar siding, and log homes - You may sell a restoration job to the entire home.

 

[fubar]

You have to knock off the moss first with pressure and water. Chem's will not do anything. Bleach will do a better of killing the roots.

 

[Tim Smith]

Fubar

How much pressure are you suggestion? There is wood behind that moss.

 

[fubar]

What ever it takes without effecting the wood. Like you asked it depends on how thick it is. Moss is pretty thick. If it's on paint it will blow off easier or knock it off with some type of tool.

 

[Henry Bockman]

Letting is sit there as a decoration is NOT a good idea. It will hold moisture and most likely the wood behind it is partially rotted out so be careful hitting it with too much pressure!