They spread via spores and are often found growing on exterior surfaces. Moss can make your walls look old or dirty, but it’s not difficult to control its growth. By removing the conditions moss thrives in and cleaning away existing moss, you can prevent future growth.

Should I remove moss from wall?

A little moss growing in the right places (between walkway stones, for example) can be a pretty outdoor accessory—but moss climbing a brick wall isn’t a look most homeowners want. Remove it with a simple water-based cleaning method and some good old-fashioned elbow grease.

Can moss damage your house?

Moss grows wherever it finds a suitable environment, including on structural parts of houses such as the roofs, siding decks and walks. It makes sense to get rid of rid of moss on a house; not only can it be unsightly, it can cause structural damage.