The black streaks are mold , algae and lichen and, it is actually living on and eating your shingles. In the late 1980s, roofing manufacturers reformulated asphalt shingles, removing the asphalt and replacing it with crushed limestone. This limestone is the food source for the algae. Left untreated, this can shorten shingle life and increase electric bills due to the loss of the reflective granules, thus making more heat in the house causing the air-conditioner to work over-time to keep your house comfortable.
Central Pennsylvania No-Pressure Streak Free Roof Cleaning.
The black streaks usually begin
on the north side of the roof or
the side where trees block the
sun. This provides a few extra
hours of morning dew or delays
the evaporation of rain, provid-
ing a moist environment, which
is ideal for algae growth.
Your roof is one of the most important parts of your home and roof washing is one of the preventive measures you can take to keep it in good repair. Your home's roof keeps you and your family protected from the elements as well keeping you warm in the winter and cool in the summer by its design and the insulation that is placed beneath it. Because your roof protects you, you must protect it with proper cleaning which is necessary on a scheduled basis to keep it performing as it should.
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