| Whenever you have moss growing
on your stucco, there's a good chance that this part of the house isn't
in direct sunlight for most of the day.
Most of the moss that you'll find growing on your stucco, loves to be
located in shady areas and if you can keep these areas moist, there's a
good chance that the moss growing on your stucco isn't going to leave
your home soon.
If you look at the picture, you'll notice that the soil isn't damp or
moist and it looks like this area isn't located in the shade. What else
could cause moss to grow on stucco?
Remember what I said in the beginning, moss like mold, loves moisture
and shady spots. Just because you're looking at the ground right now and
it's dry and there isn't any moisture on the stucco, doesn't mean that
early in the morning or after someone waters the lawn, that there isn't
going to be enough moisture to keep this moss happy and growing on the
stucco for many years.
Home Repair Tip: It wouldn't be a bad idea, to remove the soil from the
area around your home and install some decorative rocks. You could even
get rid of the lawn and install a 2 foot wide planter around the
perimeter of your home, using plants that don't require much water.
Anything to prevent water from touching the stucco or soaking the ground
on a regular basis.
You could try removing the moss with bleach, chlorine or go down to your
local home improvement center to see if they have other chemicals that
you can use to remove the moss growing on your stucco.
The main thing is to solve the moisture problem. If you don't solve the
moisture problem and the moss continues to grow on your stucco, you
could find yourself repairing more than just the stucco in the future.
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