Happy Earth Day!

One of the hot trends of eco-awareness is the so-called “Green Roof”.

This isn’t one of them.

This is not a "green" roof.

I spotted this roof on the way home from today’s inspection and had to get a picture of it. Moss growing on a roof means moisture has gotten under the shingles; the moss itself deteriorates the shingles, and when it gets this thick, there simply isn’t any shingle left. I wouldn’t be surprised if this roof had serious leakage issues.

This homeowner really needs to replace the entire roof, not just the mossy section. The expense could have been avoided by proper maintenance: keeping the roof clear of debris and periodic application of an anti-moss agent. Newer shingles have anti-moss agents already incorporated into the material.