Moss-backs In Washington State

There are people who refer to those of us in the wet northwest as "moss-backs." It is not really such an inaccurate description -- even if it is not so flattering. We get lots of rain and we have many shade trees. You put that together and we end up with moss on roofs and lichen too.

The photo below is a roof that is only seven years old. It is good quality material but it needs to have the moss removed. Even if a homeowner cannot safely get on a roof to get the moss off, it is very important to have the job done by someone. Around the Bellingham and Whatcom County area, there are many companies that will go up on a roof and, at a reasonable fee, take care of this job. If anyone local needs the name of a reliable party, give me a call. There is a fellow that I recommend, and whom I hire for some of my rental properties. The job needs to be done every year at most houses, and can often be tied in to gutter cleaning.

Thanks for stopping by,

Steven L. Smith