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Often, homeowners face the problem of developing moss or lichen (gray-brown or yellow) on the standing roof.

As a rule, roofing materials with a rough or tiny surface - ceramic, are subject to defeat. cement and sand tiles, shingles, composites and ordinary metals (for example, in a polymer coating of matte polyester, with a relatively rough surface), asbestos sheets of cement, etc.

Moss and lichen appear north or northwest of the roof. They usually start to grow after 3-5 years after the house is built.

Under what conditions did this happen? Spores are carried by the wind or fall from trees.

Taking the roof, they are held on the rough surface of its coating, as well as on the joints of the roof elements. Initially, the accumulation of leaves, dirt, dust, and pollen becomes their main focus. The vital activity of moss and lichen is maintained by water: rain and dew, which form the roof at night and slowly evaporates during the day.

Often, moss and lichen begin to grow on the roofs of buildings located in areas with high humidity: in forests, near lakes or lakes. Moreover, the affected areas of the roof, most of the day are in the shade (lack of sunlight leads to the fact that moisture, nourishing moss or lichen, no time to dry).

The possible appearance of moss and lichen on the roof, surrounded by trees. Although they can grow on the roof of a building standing in open space, because the wind has the ability to carry their friction for a great distance.

They do not lead to damage to the structure of the roofing material, but spoil the appearance of the roof (however, some homeowners, on the contrary, are attracted by the similar taste to the "old"). In addition, moss becomes a habitat for ants, beetles and other insects. Finally, in some cases, the formation of moss or lichen can affect the reliability of coverage.

For example, some experts say that moss, which grows at joints between sand cement tiles or ceramic tiles, can increase the space between the roof elements where water can penetrate ( the use of high quality under-roof waterproofing film will remove any possible damage from such leakage).

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