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Many homeowners have spent thousands of dollars replacing shingle roofs that could have been restored to a like new appearance with simple low pressure cleaning.
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Algae-Algae is a living organism that thrives on dust, pollen,
and the organic materials that make up the roof. Algae
grows on, under and behind the tiny granules that cover
the shingles. This results in stains and streaks on the
roof. Heavy algae on roofs can over heat the attic and
result in higher home cooling costs as well as reducing
the life of the shingles. Our trained power washers will
professionally clean your roof, removing all the algae
and resulting stains.
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Litchens-Litchens are a fungus that grow symbolically with algae
resulting in a composite organism that forms a crust-like
or branching growth on shingle granules. Litchens put
our root-like tentacles that penetrate deep into the shingles
organic, oil base for nourishment, eventually ruining them
by creating dark spots, or pock marks where they grow. It is
extremely important to have litchen colonies removed
professionally to stop the damage in its tracks and prolong
the life of your shingles.
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Moss-This moss growth keeps the roofing materials damp for long periods
of time which promotes wood rot. Moss usually starts to grow at the
top of the verticle slots between the shingles. These areas of asphalt
shingles are the last place water evaporates from a roof. Moss is quite
damaging to shingles. Infact, some of the granules underneath the
moss may be gone. This will be visible if once the moss is removed,
the portions of the interior mat of the shingle are visible.
It is important to have moss professionally removed from your roof
in order to extend the life of the shingles.
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Pressure washing and low pressure cleaning are very effective techniques for cleaning roofs and can be done without causing damage to shingles.
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