Moss and leaf litter in the forest are magical, but when they collect on your roof or in your gutters, they can become a menace. We are in the home stretch of stormy, rainy weather, and at this point, your rooves and gutters may display an impressive layer of living or decaying plant matter.
It would be amazing if that layer of plant matter constituted a "green" roof, but it doesn't! In fact, moss can cause shingles to curl, which makes them more likely to blow off or allow water to leak into your roof. And, although we are wrapping up the rainy season, now is a great time to clear the sludge from your gutters so you won't have to scramble to do it in the fall.