Proper Roof Cleaning

Algae Is On The Attack Of All Roofing Materials!When environmental conditions are right for algae development, the problem rapidly expands, covering an entire roof. Once algae are present in an area, airborne spores are carried from rooftop to rooftop, infesting whole neighborhoods. All roof types, including wooden shakes, clay tile and asphalt shingles are susceptible to algae infestation.

Why Does Your Roof Turns Black?Black staining is caused by the growth of algae and fungus spores that land on your roof, (Staining is not caused by pollution, soot or jet exhaust)These spores need three things to grow: heat, moisture and some kind of nutrient. The nutrient comes from dirt and the shingle itself, primarily the limestone filler used in manufacturing the granules. The more the moss or algae grows the more moisture it will hold, keeping the roofs surface wet which, in turn, causes rot. Its roots work their way through the shingles and into the wooden decking causing tremendous damage. Trim any tree branches that are shading the roof. Shingle roofs are manufactured with different degrees of quality. Pricing is one way to tell the quality of a roof and the manufacturer's warranty is another.

Most roofs applied by builders and roofing contractors are in the low to medium quality range. Higher quality roofs are generally found on expensive custom homes and where the owner has taken a special interest in the quality of the roof. In the past, the only way to get rid of these stains was to re-roof the house. It is estimated that over 50% of all new roofs installed are due to the appearance of the roof and not to its functionality.

My Asphalt Roof Leaks

Hometips.com provides some great info on tackling an asphalt roof. Roofing problems make themselves known in the form of leaks and drips. Repair leaky roofs before ceilings and walls are damaged; better yet, check your roof at least once a year before the storm season (and after a major storm, if necessary). Make your repairs when the weather is clear.

High winds can tear off shingles, particularly if they've become brittle with age. Ice and snow can cause shingles to crack, as can hot sun and heavy rain.Check your roof regularly for bald spots, cracked or curled shingles, or an absence of mineral granules, usually exhibited by an accumulation in your gutters.

Bend any questionable shingles back to see if they have some give. If they crumble easily or appear gray and bloated, they may need replacing.Replace existing shingles with any that remain from the original roof installation or buy new ones of the same type, color, and size if possible. Don't remove damaged shingles from ridges--instead, nail each corner of the existing shingle in place and cover with a new one.Shingle Maintenance Roofing cement can work wonders on an asphalt-shingle roof. If shingles are cracked or beginning to tear, seal the cracked or torn areas with roofing cement.

Also use roofing cement to press torn or curled shingles into place and to cover exposed nail heads.

Welcome To The Roof Forum

we would like to welcome you to the Roof Forum. We hope this provides you with answers to your questions. We have provided numerous resources as well as posting for you get get the facts about roof repairs and the "do's and don't's" Be sure to ask questions if you do not see what you are looking for

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