You local Spokane roofing company will warn you that you can experience some pretty serious roof damage due to mold and algae. If you have noticed a discoloration on your roof with darker or black areas chances are you may have mold or algae.
The Look and the Trouble
Although it might be difficult to spot on a black roof if you have a lighter colored roof you can spot mold and algae due to the black or darker colored areas appearing on your shingles. This is usually a result of a type of algae know as blue-green algae. With changes between damp summers and humid summers algae is able to thrive quite nicely. It is important for home owners to realize that not only does it look bad; it can also cause damage to your shingles by wearing down the integrity of the shingle allowing for more damp and rain to leak in below.
Removing Algae
The good news is that a Spokane roofing company can provide the treatment you require to remove the algae. Some home owners might opt to try to do it themselves. It seems easy enough as it just requires a good hosing down with water and bleach. However you are going to have to get up on the roof with a bucket of the mixture which can be pretty dangerous. You can’t use a pressure washer as it will damage your shingles and even if you do manage to get up on the roof with your bucket anything that drips down into the garden will kill your plants and lawn.
Algae Prevention
If you do not have roof algae and wish to prevent it a Spokane roofing company can install copper or zinc strips that will help keep algae from growing. When these strips are installed at the peaks of your roof it will react with rain and the metal molecules will penetrate the water trickling down the roof and stopping algae growth.
If you think you might have roof algae or some form of mold speak to your local Spokane roofing company to rid you of the algae and mold problems quickly. You can also consider having them install the metal stripping to prevent further growth.
