DEAR TIM: Many roofs in my neighborhood, mine included, are covered with black streaks. What’s causing this to happen, and can the roofs be cleaned? I’m able to walk on my asphalt shingle roof with ...
If you've noticed dark streaks and stains on your home's roof, now's the time to take action before more damage is done. These stains are caused by algae, moss, mildew, bird droppings and other ...
Identifying the difference between moss and algae is important because treatment approaches vary”— Thad Brown WISCONSIN ...
Rooftop gardens have been touted as a type of cool roof that can help reduce energy use and costs. But one plant life you don't want to see on your roof is Gloeocapsa magma, a blackish algae that ...
Q: Many of the homes in our subdivision are 12 to 15 years old. In the last couple of years, I have noticed that many roofs, including our own, have dark stains flowing down one side or another. The ...
Q. Many roofs in my neighborhood, mine included, are covered with black streaks. What's causing this to happen, and can the roofs be cleaned? I'm able to walk on my asphalt shingle roof with ease, but ...