Apart from a new ridge every 8 15 years if a thatch roof is well maintained then it can last for many many years and the killing and removal of moss and its spores will help with this long lifespan.
Getting rid of moss on thatched roof.
The moss problem moss lacks a root system and like some orchids takes it nutrients from the air.
Moss is a small flowerless green plant which does not have roots and grows in low carpets or rounded cushions.
Hose off and brush all moss loose from your roof shingles.
It is impossible to say whether this is due in part to global warming but certainly milder winters and what i would call a more uniform climate especially in temperature terms throughout the year in the uk must have some bearing on the growth of moss and.
This process can take a good few weeks and is priced on the size of your property.
The larger the property the higher the price is likely to be.
When roof moss gets thick enough that it crowds out the shingles and creates decay there is no turning back.
At that point the roof must be replaced.
Today the focus is on what you can do to prevent moss growth on your roof if you have an existing roof with a moss problem try zinc strips.
A thatcher will take into consideration the following.
Getting rid of animals.
Getting a thatched roof initially installed is a labour intensive process as is a full re thatch.
Increasingly or so it seems moss and lichen seem to be colouring the surface of thatched roofs especially on shaded north facing slopes.
Get some bare copper wire and run two strips the length of your roof.
But there are easy ways to kill moss on your roof with either dry or wet applications.
De thatching the lawn will help get rid of the moss but there s still work to do after that.
Zinc everything you.
Disadvantages of a thatched roof.
Copper strips are supposed to work the same way.
You also need to keep an eye out for gullies and make sure that the thatch roof is exposed to the sun and wind to prevent the buildup of moss and algae.
Size of the roof.
The thatch remains looking new for years which relieves you of the expenses of costly repairs controlling moss and algae growth on a thatched roof can add as many as 15 years to its lifespan by preventing the decomposition of thatching material.
Less easy but of far greater importance is the next step of removing the dead moss from the roof.
Many people also find the growth of moss on a thatched roof unsightly and it will attract birds to the roof which can cause additional problems.
An in depth look at roof moss and how to get rid of it.
If you notice the roof looking shabby and its fixings are exposed it is a good sign that your roof has reached its lifeline and should be replaced or re thatched.
