Pictures Of Roof Algae And Moss

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Pictures of roof algae and moss.

Unlike algae moss left on roof surfaces can develop beyond an aesthetic problem. How to prevent algae and moss on roof shingles. It s often mistaken as soot dirt moss or tree droppings. Moss and algae growth can be prevented regardless of your roofing system or climate.

Instead of just pushing the algae moss and lichens off your roof with pressure washing which can actually cause even more roof damage our specially designed soaps kill algae moss and lichens while protecting your family pets and the environment. Green velvety masses of moss often grow on north facing roof surfaces and on tree shaded roofs. The moss can then create a layer of algae lichen growth on your roof by collecting windblown soil and spores. That way whenever it rains some of the metal molecules will wash down the roof and kill any algae trying to regain a foothold on your shingles.

Roof mold can appear as black or brown blotches or slimy foul smelling accumulations. The lifting of shingles will eventually cause water intrusion moisture damage wood rot and even roof leaks. No it s not the effects of acid rain or because you have too many trees. Unlike algae and moss mold is not a healthy plant.

It all starts with a thorough inspection. Download the perfect moss pictures. The lighter the roof the more they stand out. Stock photo by rudi1976 3 93 mossy tiled roof picture by arts 1 31 spanish tile roof stock photos by scukrov 2 199 seagull sitting on norway moss roof stock photo by anetlanda 0 2 historical wooden farm barn with moss roof stock photo by alisphoto 0 21 old clay roof tiles with mold and algae on the surface.

To keep the algae from coming back insert 6 inch wide strips of zinc or copper under the row of shingling closest to the roof peak leaving an inch or two of the lower edge exposed to the weather. Our photo at page top shows moss on an asphalt shingle roof. Algae stains which are often mistaken for mold or mildew aren t harmful to anything other than the appearance of asphalt shingles but nobody likes the look. Preventing roof moss with zinc strips in this video this old house general contractor tom silva shares tips for keeping a roof free of moss and mold by this old house.

This article describes and provide photographs and microscopic photographs of algae moss lichens or fungal growth that occurs on buildings and in nature. Find over 100 of the best free moss images. What can i do to get rid of roof algae.