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 ...

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 ...

Moss can shorten the life span of a shingled roof and result in costly repairs. (George A.Tsongas) A common site in Oregon’s rainy, humid winter is the growth of bright green moss on shingle and ...

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 ...

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 ...

Moss is so beautiful in the cool, moist months, when it plumps up like fat plush cushions. In shady areas, a lush mossy carpet is far lovelier than a raggedy lawn and needs much less care. That said, ...

In the world of a child, knocking huge icicles hanging from a roof is the most fun game the winter can provide. But to the wallets of a homeowner, knocking huge icicles hanging from a roof can be a ...

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