Does anyone know how to get moss off of brickwork?

[blondeatlast]

We have some gorgeous Mexican brick that since the prodigious central AZ rains have been growing moss like crazy!

It seems to be eating away at it, too. Help!

[Zomby Woof]

1. lol

That would be NORMAL up in Seattle.

I'd wait until one of your 120 degree June days, and it will probably retreat. :-)

[blondeatlast]

2. By then it will have been ingested and will have devoured

the entire house!

This stuff is starting to move, I swear...

[hickman1937]

3. Maybe a powerwasher,

I don't know if that would damage the brick.

[diddlysquat]

4. Moss-killer at the hardware store.

[patdem]

5. There is a new group about DIY home improvement and all...check it out

in the groups. Besides the usual sledge hammer comments here (mine) you might get some REAL support an help there?

[Elidor]

6. Flamethrower

Works every time. Watch out for the woodwork, though.

[bearfan454]

7. Bleach maybe ? n/t

[Acryliccalico]

8. Medium spray bottle of water with 1 tablespoon

bleach added. Spray lightly where you don't want it. Bleach kills everything. I am not sure what it will do to brick. Try spraying an inconspicuous place first just to see.
I hope this helps. :)

[Goathead]

9. Muriatic acid

http://doityourself.com/brick/bucketbrushcleaning.htm

[OffWithTheirHeads]

10. muriatic acid

available at pool supply stores. Mixed with water and sprayed on.

This is what the pros use but be careful. This stuff will clear your sinuses instantly!

[mopinko]

11. usually

anything that a dilute muriatic acid will do, white vinegar will also do, with less fumes, etc.
but moss will not penetrate very deeply. might chew a little off the surface, but won't really destroy the structural integrity.