Ugly Roof Stains

The unsightly stains and streaks caused by this algae are only the beginning.

Ugly roof stains.

The streaks look like mold but they re actually algae colonies that form in your shingles and feed on moisture and the limestone filler agents in the shingles. In fact 35 of the roofs that we treat for algae stains in the area also have a lichen infestation. The ugly roof doctor can eliminate those ugly streaks stains and blotches from your roof and we do it the right way. Black streaks on the north and west facing and shaded areas of your asphalt shingled roof can really wreck the appearance of your home.

The results can be observed in the roof pictures to the right. Roof staining organisms such as algae lichens and moss feed off the organic material in shingles. When the company began roof eraser was the only roof cleaning service provider in the area. Roof cleaning specialist since 2002 roof eraser is a name known and trusted for roof cleaning in winston salem nc since 2002.

These roof stains and issues can damage the roof thus shortening the life of the roof. In other words they eat the roof. Should the ugly stains return within 3 years we will treat them free of charge. Zincshield is installed on the roof and as it rains zincshield releases zinc ions that keep ugly roof stains algae moss lichen mildew and fungus off your roof.