Mold on your roofing should be addressed at once to avoid it spreading into the interior of your home where it can pose a risk to your health and damage your property. Luckily, preventive maintenance can keep the fungus from growing in the first place.

4 Tips to Keep Mold off of Your Roof

1. Remove Excess Organic Material

Piles of leaves and branches on your roof are breeding grounds for mold. While commercial roof cleaning products are available, the simplest cleaning methods are those you have around your home. Use your water hose to spray the roof from the ground, or utilize a leaf blower to gently blow away debris.

2. Pay Attention to Your Gutters

Your gutters divert excess water off your roof and away from your home; however, when clogged, the accumulated debris and rainwater will invite mold growth. Clean your gutters regularly by hand or use a hose attachment designed to force debris out of the gutter. Also, check that the gutters drain away from your home to avoid standing water.

3. Trim Your Trees

Tall trees with overhanging limbs provide shade for mold to grow. Trimming the trees near your house will increase the sunlight hitting your roof while reducing the amount of dropped leaves and twigs, and the dry, clean environment will deter mold.

4. Install Mold-Fighting Material

Copper and zinc naturally inhibit mold growth. If your roofing contractor installs strips of these metals underneath your shingles, their effects will spread across the roof when it rains, providing wide-reaching protection.

If you’re looking for ways to prevent mold or want a new roof installation, turn to Tory’s Roofing & Waterproofing in Pearl City. Locally owned and operated for over 40 years, they’re the largest residential and commercial roofing company in Hawaii. With certifications from the Roofing Contractors Association of Hawaii and Associated Builders, and Contractors Inc., they’re equipped to handle your project. Check out their website for testimonials, or call (808) 456-5990 to schedule a free estimate.