We Can Remove Those Ugly Black Streaks on Your Roof
We use low-pressure spray and a special blend of chemicals that will not damage your roof. We also take steps to ensure that the plants around your home's foundation are not damaged.
Why clean the algae from my roof?
The algae damage the granules in your shingles and shorten the life expectancy of your roof. The algae take root in the protective granules of your shingles and begin to feed on the crushed limestone. As the granules are broken down, the base layer of the shingle becomes exposed to the harmful UV rays of the sun, causing premature aging of the shingle.
The algae-darkened shingles retain excess heat and moisture. These extra heat and moisture magnify the harmful effects of the sun's UV rays, further accelerating the shingle aging process.
The extra heat and moisture from the algae also keep additional heat inside your home. Surface temperatures of algae-darkened shingles can be 10% to 20% higher than clean shingles. This extra heat causes your air conditioning system to work that much harder to cool your home. The more your air conditioner has to work, the higher your energy costs. It is just like having an A/C unit that is too small or inefficient for your home.
Algae, like other spores, become airborne. They can travel from rooftop to rooftop. People who suffer from seasonal allergies can be affected by airborne spores. Windy days can get these tiny spores moving!
FAQ
Will your roof cleaning harm my outdoor plants?
Answer: Not at all! We rinse all plants down before, during, and after the cleaning process. We put collection bags on all downspouts to collect any runoff of the cleaning chemicals. After a very short period, the roof cleaning solution neutralizes your roof and will come off with the rain as a
Step 1 - We will spray your roof with a special blend of cleaners and chemicals designed to kill the plant matter that is eating your roof.
Step 2 - As the chemical sits on your roof and makes contact with the gloeocapsa magma (roof algae), it begins to loosen the algae's hold on your shingles.
Step 3 - Without a firm hold on the shingles, the algae can be safely removed without any granule loss to the shingles.
The Results
Your roof will look almost brand new when we leave. The unsightly black streaks will be gone and any spots of heavy lichen will die and change colors in a few weeks.
Lichen's roots take a very strong grip on your shingle granules and need some extra time before they release. The lichen roots will become very brittle, and after a few rainstorms the lichen will disappear. Lichen usually makes up less than 2% of the roof problems in this area, therefore your roof will look just about perfect when we leave.
Moss is another roof eating plant that will die when we spray it with our cleaners, but will remain on the roof for a few weeks. Moss also has a deep root system that will take granules off if you try to forcibly remove the moss from the roof before the roots get brittle.
We have had two occasions to utilize your services. The first was a couple of years ago. Our gutters were clogged. We had another firm clean them but, even after their second visit, the gutters did not drain. Your worker took the time to disconnect the elbows, which were clogged full. Afterward, the gutters worked perfectly. This year, we decided to replace the gutters after our house was restained. Your workers did an exceptional job, improving on the placement and the appearance of the gutters and downspouts. Thank you for the extra care and great service!
–Greg
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