The black streaks or black patches on your roof is algae named “Gloeocapsa Magma”. The algae can be spread airborne from other roofs, or it can grow directly onto your roof due to shaded or damp areas away from sunlight. Once this algae is on your roof, it literally starts eating your roof by feeding on the crushed limestone of the shingle. The granular layer of the shingle is the most critical, because this is the top layer that protects your roof the most. If the top layer deteriorates, gets damaged, or is removed, it leaves your roof unprotected. If you see green on your roof, it is most likely lichen or moss. These are the both stages of algae. These stages are typically worse than the black streaks, because the lichen and moss both have thicker roots which attach to the roof surface. If your roof reached this stage, it will require more expense because of increased cleaning time, chemicals, need for light agitation, debris removal, and curing time for final results to be achieved.

At Mid-South Roof Restoration, we use a solution of gentle chemicals that can restore your roof’s original appearance. No matter what type of roof you have, we can clean it! We offer roof cleaning services from shingle, metal, or tile roofs in the Mid-South  area.

Our roof cleaning services stand out from traditional power washing because we use chemicals instead of pressure to remove dirt, dust, pollen, mold, bird nests, and other contaminants staining your roof. The water we do use has the same amount of pressure that comes out of a garden hose, and our process doesn’t require any pressure because the chemicals we use do all the work. Plus, the roof cleaning results we can get for your home will last anywhere from four to six times longer than pressure washing.