Remove Lichen From Metal Roof

Remove moss and lichen from your roof with vinegar.

Remove lichen from metal roof.

Moss itself is a plant while lichen conisist of a fungus and a photosyntheizing plant living together. When leaves and other material collect on your roof a perfect bed is formed for moss and lichens to grow. So if you attempt to remove it with a hand tool you may accidentally remove the protective top layer of your roof shingles as well. Most professional roofers advise that it is possible to do more damage to the roof by trying to remove lichen than the lichen will ever do to harm the roof.

Lichen avoids galvanized steel copper and zinc because these metals work as a natural biocide. Roof moss and lichen are not only unsightly but can damage the roof over time. Lichen is a hardy growth known to firmly. Lichen accumulation on roofs is really a minor problem that will not hurt the roof.

Lichen can be really tricky to remove because it grips strongly onto the surface. Removing lichen fully using this method is nearly impossible not to mention time consuming especially if you are dealing with a large surface like a roof. Always use a stable ladder and safety harness when climbing on the roof. You also risk the potential of accidentally damaging the protective top layer of your roof shingles while trying to remove it with this method.