What Is On Your Roof?

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Gutter Screening and Cleaning

Image
It's Suffolk County Gutter Cleaning and Screening Season. Nov 15 is the start. Book early and save. 631-588-5032. www.cleanandscreen.com   Fully Lic and Insured Gutter Cleaning Suffolk County Gutter ScreeningLong Island Gutter Screening Suffolk County Gutter Repair Long Island 11779 Gutter Long Island 11741 Gutter Cleaning Suffolk County            Gutter Screens Long Island Gutter 11772 Suffolk County Roof Washing Long Island Deck Washing Suffolk County Patio Washing Long Island Side Walk Suffolk County Gutter Washing Long Island Fence Washing Suffolk County Soft Washing Long Island Soft Washing Suffolk County House Washing Long Island 11730   11718 11720   11727 11767   11729 11715   11716
Read more

What are those Black Streaks on your Roof?

Image
A. Oliveri Soft Wash Roof Cleaning                        631-588-5032                  www.SoftWashLI.com              Servicing Suffolk County NY Roof Algae:  Black Streaks your Shingles Black streaks running down your roof aren't a sign that the asphalt shingles are dissolving or that you need a new roof. Rather, you have  roof algae. The organisms arrive on the rooftop as either spores or clumps of cells. If they land on the north side of the roof, where the sun is less harsh and moisture more plentiful, the algae will have a good environment to multiply, spreading in a delta down the slope of the roof. Asphalt shingles contain limestone, which makes them heavy, durable and reflective. Roof algae over time will slowly consume the limestone, ultimately weakening the shingles. Algae cells produce a dark pigment that...
Read more

Dirty Roof Cleaning Facts in Suffolk County NY

Image
Roof Stains                                                               Click here  www.SoftWashLI.com                                                                    Serving Suffolk County N.Y.                 What are the Stains on my Roof Most roof stains are caused by the growth of algae, lichen colonies or moss that feed on the organic material found in the granules that make up roofing shingles, mainly limestone. This organic matter is the food source for these roof staining organisms. These organisms are literally eating your roof. The portions of a roof that receive the least amount of sunlight ...
Read more