November 20 2009 12 36 pm rooftop gardens have been touted as a type of cool roof that can help reduce.
Get rid of roof algae fast.
As one of houston s trusted roofers we propose this system that can help you get rid of roof algae once and for all.
Algae is just a thin film of organic growth that can be removed by washing the roof with certified organic oxygen bleach.
Replacing existing shingles with ones that are darker to.
Algae can cause unsightly streaking on your roof.
The less expensive solution is to spray wash the roof with a 50 percent mix of water and bleach to get rid of the algae.
Some homeowners also try to get rid of algae by using bleach.
You could use regular household bleach to remove the algae from your roof.
No pressure washers please.
Most homeowners only realize they have.
You might think that pressure washing is the best way to remove algae.
Moss is a thick organic growth.
If you re trying to sell your home you may run into issues if you have roof algae.
8 ways roof algae can affect your roof.
One of the first problems homeowners experience with roof algae has to do with appearance.
How to remove algae from your roof.
Get your roof inspected for sufficient ventilation.
They re likely to damage the shingles just be sure to wet your foundation plantings first and rinse everything in clean water when you re done.
As a matter of fact it can take care of your household stain removal jobs as well.
However the force of the water can cause your shingles to lose their protective granules.
A less expensive and less extreme method is to create a cleaning solution for the roof.
Tip of the day.
Roof algae are.
To do this.
Copper strips prevent the growth of moss and algae.
No pressure washers please.
They re likely to damage the shingles just be sure to wet your foundation plantings first and rinse everything in clean water when you re done.
Roof moss removal usually requires a broom or heavy stream of water.
Spray wash the roof with a 50 mix of water and bleach to get rid of the algae.
A guide for homeowners replace the roof.
Pressure washing can even tear shingles off your roof.
It s not just for roofs.
It can also take root on your roof and wear down the shingles and the underlayment.