Safe, Effective Residential Roof Washing

Shingled roofs encourage the growth of bacteria, fungus, germs, insects, lichens, mildew, mold, mosses, and viruses. Black streaks and green moss are much more than eyesores, they point to an algae growth called Gloeocapsa Magma. It eats the limestone filler in your roof shingles, absorbs moisture, prevents the shingles from drying, and drastically shortens the life span of your roof!

Over time, the mold invades your home, affects indoor air quality and leads to allergies and respiratory irritation. Studies of health effects associated with exposure to bacteria and fungi show that respiratory and other effects that resemble allergic responses occur in nonatopic persons. In addition, outcomes not generally associated with an allergic response – including nervous-system effects, suppression of the immune response, hemorrhage in the mucous membranes of the intestinal and respiratory tracts, rheumatoid disease, and loss of appetite—have been reported in people who work or live in buildings that have microbial growth. In addition to these health concerns and inevitable decay of your roofing materials, these biological elements also increase energy costs.