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What is on my roof?
The proper name is Gloeocapsa Magma. It is algae. Commonly people refer to it as: The black streaks or mold, what ever you wish to call it. This algae also has friends. Lichen, which is usually round in shape, can come in a variety of colors. Brown, yellow, green, and white. Most commonly roof lichens will be white or greenish white. Green algae (moss) can run in strips along the shingles, or in a blanket pattern such as the black algae.
How did it get there?
Our homes all get exposed to common elements, dirt, dust, pollen ,and random debris from your region. How ever the shingles on our roof all include crushed lime stone. This is what give the singles their weight. The down side is, it makes an outstanding food source for algae and moss. You will first see the algae on the north side of your home, due to the fact that it receives less sun light through out the day. Just because you do not see black or green spots through out your roof, dose not mean it is not there. Sunlight dose not kill the algae it just causes it to grow at a slower rate.
Do I need a new Roof?
The answer is no!! If properly cleaned, your roof can look like new again, granted that you caught it be for any major damage has been done. This is exactly what roofing contractors will not tell you. WHY?
It cost about 1/10th of what a new roof cost you to get a new roof.
What dose algae cause?
Roof Algae can cause a variety of problems. Here goes: Hot spots: The areas covered in algae absorbs heat instead of reflect it. The more your roof is covered, the less energy efficient your home becomes. Deterioration: As the lichens, moss and algae grow their root system loosens the protective granules of your shingles. This intern can take years from your shingles causing premature failure.
AND THE BIG ONE (MONEY LOSS) : ' Once the Algae has started to grow, you see black streaks. You loose curb appeal and this drops your equity. As the black streaks grow and form a more even coating you gain hot spots. costing you yearly as your power bill slowly rises. Then the mossy green strips appear. This takes years off your shingles and we all no replacing your roof will cost you thousands of dollars.
Fayetteville,NC presents Wash A Roof !
We have decided to provide our customers with a little information regarding this issue and how to get rid of their problem.
DO NOT PRESSURE WASH YOUR ROOF!!
Pressure washing should be left to a trained professional.
DO NOT REPLACE YOUR ROOF!!
Now we know, not everyone feels comfortable on a roof, especially a wet one. We hope this information will assist you once you have decided to hire someone.
How do I remove it?
Now that we have established what we are dealing with, lets talk about, how we can help you remove this ever growing problem. If you will kindly follow us to the residential page and we will discuss a variety of packages we offer.
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