On a home that has any age on it, here in the northwest, it is not uncommon to find significant moss growth on the roof. We really are moss-backs. The rainfall and wet environment leads to moss on driveways or sidewalks, where the surface can become too slick to safely walk. Or, more often than not, the inspector will find it on roofs and wood decks. The moss will lead to wood decay and it impedes drainage and greatly shortens the lifespan of most roofing materials. I would like to say that the roof below is among the worst specimens I have seen but, fact is, it is not. This roof has many problems and leaks at this time. At this point, the best thing to tell a prospective buyer is to plan to replace the roof and sheathing. 'Steven L. Smith Bellingham WA Home Inspections Thanks for stopping by, Steven L. Smith
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Wow Steven, walk that roof at the wrong time of day and I bet it'd be super slick. Great picture! Thanks Jay
Wow, two Jays in a row!
I had never seen roofs like that until I got onto AR a couple of years ago! We don't have them here. Once I spoke to a roofer about moss here and he said that one school of thought had it that the moss protects the roof. I would not be a subscriber to that school!
Very kindly,
Croakster
Croakster,
You want moss, we got it.