intermediate work · the S Cloverdale St residential blocks, South Park, Seattle, WA 98108

Treat the moss buildup on a home's roofline, S Cloverdale St, South Park (2026-07-17)

Constant Puget Sound shade and drizzle grow a thick moss mat on this block's north-facing roofs within two winters; left alone it traps moisture under the shingles and shortens the roof's life years early — a ground-level treatment pass keeps it in check without anyone climbing up. Standard: Existing-home envelope + drainage maintenance (gutter/downspout clearing, weep-screed and foundation-vent clearance, minor exterior envelope-crack sealing, dryer-vent lint clearance) — the entry-rung DIY-safe maintenance that keeps a home dry, pest-excluded and ready for the LBC Energy/Water petal work above it. DOE Weatherization Assistance Program envelope-maintenance practice + CPSC dryer-vent fire-safety guidance. SDG 11.1 (adequate, safe housing). Proof: before/after photos from ground level + product/application log + GPS Method (Existing-home envelope + drainage maintenance (gutter/downspout clearing, weep-screed and foundation-vent clearance, minor exterior envelope-crack sealing, dryer-vent lint clearance) — the entry-rung DIY-safe maintenance that keeps a home dry, pest-excluded and ready for the LBC Energy/Water petal work above it. DOE Weatherization Assistance Program envelope-maintenance practice + CPSC dryer-vent fire-safety guidance. SDG 11.1 (adequate, safe housing).): 1. Photograph the moss coverage from the ground/sidewalk at each affected roof slope and gutter line. 2. Clear loose moss and debris from the gutter line and valleys using a gutter scoop or leaf blower from a stable ground position or stepladder at the eave — never step onto the roof surface. 3. Apply a zinc- or potassium-salt moss-control treatment via a pump sprayer with an extension wand, working from the ground/ladder at the eave so rain carries the treatment down the slope over the following weeks. 4. Photograph the treated roofline and gutter line and log the product and application date for the next season's check. Done when: before/after photos from ground level + product/application log + GPS

Where: the S Cloverdale St residential blocks, South Park, Seattle, WA 98108
Pay: $55 proposed
This packet is not funded yet, so this figure is a proposed price and not money waiting in escrow. If a buyer funds it, approved proof settles that price onchain. If nobody funds it, approved proof earns provable credit toward the work instead of cash. You see which before you claim, never after.
Proof: before/after photos from ground level + product/application log + GPS
This is exactly what gets it approved. Nothing settles without it.
Level: intermediate
Open until: 2026-08-17

How this work is done

A documented method, so this packet comes out the same whoever does it. Typically 30–120 minutes. Method of record: Existing-home envelope + drainage maintenance (gutter/downspout clearing, weep-screed and foundation-vent clearance, minor exterior envelope-crack sealing, dryer-vent lint clearance) — the entry-rung DIY-safe maintenance that keeps a home dry, pest-excluded and ready for the LBC Energy/Water petal work above it. DOE Weatherization Assistance Program envelope-maintenance practice + CPSC dryer-vent fire-safety guidance. SDG 11.1 (adequate, safe housing). assess->clear/patch->verify

Bring

ladder rated for gutter-line access (or a ground-level gutter-cleaning wand) + gloves
garden hose or gutter scoop + bucket for downspout flush
exterior-grade caulk/sealant + putty knife for minor envelope-crack sealing
flexible dryer-vent brush kit + shop vacuum for lint clearance
camera + GPS + tape measure

Steps

1. ASSESS: photograph each gutter run, downspout outlet, foundation weep screed/vent, exterior crack, and dryer-vent termination as found (debris, growth, buried screed, crack width, lint buildup).
2. Clear gutters and downspouts by hand or scoop, working from a stable ladder or ground-level tool; flush each downspout with water and redirect any outlet that discharges against the foundation to daylight at least 3 ft away.
3. Clear vegetation, mulch and debris from weep screeds and foundation vents so the wall assembly can drain and breathe; clean and prep any minor exterior envelope crack (non-structural, hairline to 1/4 in) and seal it with an exterior-grade sealant matched to the substrate.
4. Clear the dryer-vent duct run with a flexible brush kit from both the machine end and the exterior termination, and vacuum out the accumulated lint.
5. VERIFY: photograph each item from the matching before-vantage, pour a test cup of water down each cleared downspout to confirm flow, and confirm the dryer-vent damper opens and closes freely.

If it does not match the plan

Crack is wider than 1/4 in, stepped, or shows active movement -> STOP, do not seal, route to a licensed structural inspector.
Gutter-line access requires a ladder above 2 stories or a steep/wet roof -> route to a licensed/insured gutter contractor instead of DIY.
Weep screed or vent is buried under hardscape/grade that would require digging to expose -> document and route to a contractor rather than disturbing it.

What counts as done

Before/after photo pairs for every gutter run, weep screed/vent, crack and vent termination worked
Downspout water-flow test showing clear discharge routed away from the foundation
Dryer-vent damper opens/closes freely after clearing, with a lint-removal photo
No structural crack (wider than 1/4 in, stepped, or actively growing) sealed over — those route to a licensed inspector instead

Proof is measured against these, not judged by taste.

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