If you’ve noticed black streaks on your roof, it’s time to call in a professional soft washing contractor. These black streaks are caused by a bacteria named gloeocapsa magma. Gloeocapsa magma travels on spores through the wind and oftentimes makes its home on the roof of homes.

Gloeocapsa magma feeds off the limestone present in the shingles on your roof. Once it finds a nice shaded, moist area to settle in, it starts to spread along your roof until you can see black and dark green streaks.

The good news is that cleaning away gloeocapsa magma is a fairly simple process. Professional soft washing services use cleaners that break down the gloeocapsa magma spores that have found a home on your roof before washing away the evidence. Not only does this leave your roof clean of the spores, it also helps to protect the structure of your roof beneath your shingling.

Without a proper roof cleaning to get rid of gloeocapsa magma, it can build up over time and combine with other algae to create a lichen barrier on your roof. This can catch seeds from bird droppings that sprout. By the time seeds are taking root on your roof, it’s past time for a new roof.

By investing in a professional roof cleaning contractor the moment you notice black streaks on your roof, you’re protecting your home from damages and protecting yourself from future costly repairs. To learn more about how our professional soft washing service can help protect your home from gloeocapsa magma, call the professionals at Palm Street Pressure Washing today.