A green, moss-covered roof may make you think you’ve wandered into a fairy tale, complete with a quaint little woodcutter’s cottage. But, in the real world, moss is much less a fantasy than it is a ...

Dear Jerry: Our house was recently painted, and the contractor told us that the roof shingles on the north side have mold that should be removed. The house was built in 1966 and has the third roof on ...

PORTLAND, Ore. — Elton John once sat on a roof and “kicked off the moss,” but experts say there are better ways to remove that bumper crop of moss that grew during last winter and spring’s seemingly ...

Q. I live in a mansard-style home with shingles down the entire second floor. On the east side of the roof, lichens have established quite a home. Without ruining the fiberglass shingles, how do I ...

A. Gina, moss needs a shady area to grow, so I’m guessing that maybe the trees around your porch have grown and are throwing more shade. Whatever the cause, the moss can create problems and should be ...

Spencer Claeys: My name is Spencer Claeys, and I specialize in deep cleaning and removing layers of moss off of roofs. The area that you live in and the climate definitely plays a huge factor into the ...

Homeowners who are just now getting a first glimpse of their rooftops this winter may notice some dark streaks or discoloration on their shingles. This could be algae growth or moss may have settled ...

Many roofs in my neighborhood, mine included, are covered with black streaks. What’s causing this to happen, and can the roofs be cleaned? I’m able to walk on my asphalt shingle roof with ease but am ...

According to Orr, a roof rake is a practical and effective way of removing icicles from roofs. "If there is a buildup of icicles, it is best to remove the snow from the roof using a long-handled roof ...