As the protector of your home or business, your roof takes a beating. Rain, ice, snow. Sun, shade, wind. Your roof sees it all. Over time, mother nature can make shingles look unsightly. Dark streaks and moss may start to build up drawing negative attention. But it’s important to note that these things are not only a detraction, they are also damaging.
Dark streaks may appear to be dirt, but they are really a form of algae called gloeocapsa magma. The streaks form when the algae spores group together. Typically, you will find these streaks on the north side of buildings where there is less sun exposure throughout the day. The algae can cause your roof to age more quickly.
As for the spots of moss that pop up, they too can damage your roofing. Moss naturally stays wet. Constant wet spots on your shingles can lead to rot. If you have a lot of moss, the weight of the wet moss can also put strain on your roof. The moss may also push its way underneath your shingles and damage your roof. That damage can then cause holes and leaks. Additionally, the moss can attract rodents and bugs.
A good roof cleaning will clear away these damaging and unsightly inhabitants and help prevent them from returning. At Superior Gutters, we use Roof ShampooⓇ, which is:
- Gentle, yet effective
- A powerful, eco-friendly cleaner with NO phosphates and NO chlorine bleach
- Safe on landscaping
With a Roof Shampoo, you see instant results.
Roof Cleaning on a Church in Garnerville, NY
Roof with Moss Prior to Cleaning
All types of buildings need a good roof cleaning now and then, including churches. The Superior team recently shampooed the roof of a church in Garnerville, NY. As you can see in the image above, there was a lot of moss growing on the roof, along with some streaking. When we finished, the streaks and moss were gone.
Moss-Free Roof After Cleaning
Learn more about our Roof Cleaning services, see Before and After Photos, and watch Videos of a Roof Shampoo in action.
