Why a Dirty Nashville Roof is Not Just a Cosmetic Issue, and How Professional Cleaning Can Help

If the shingles of your roof are covered with a black stain, it is likely caused by an algae species known as Gloecapsa Magma. It is a highly invasive algae spore, and if it appears anywhere in your neighborhood, the odds are that it is only a matter of time before it will invade your roof as well. 

Many people think of it as a mild and cosmetic annoyance and don’t bother to get rid of it. However, that is not the case because it can do a lot of damage if not removed quickly. It thrives in moist and damp places and it blocks the shingle’s ability to repel water since the algae retains moisture. 

In time, it weakens the physical structure of the shingle and spreads over to the other shingles around it. If not cleaned as soon as possible,  it will irreversibly damage the tiles, leading to expensive repairs. In extreme cases, you might have to replace the shingles altogether.  

What makes it worse is that its moisture retention abilities make it the ideal breeding ground for all kinds of mold, lichen, moss, and other organic contaminants. Moreover, all of these mixed with inorganic pollution such as dirt, grime, and grit can easily mar the original beauty of your beautiful home and lower its curb value. 

Only Professional Roof Cleaning Services Can Help 

Only a highly experienced and well-trained professional cleaning outfit can help you get rid of this problem. This is not a DIY job, and stubborn algae and other stains cannot be removed with a simple garden hose. Furthermore, it is dangerous to try to clean the shingles on your roof without the necessary training and equipment. Finally, using very strong and abrasive detergents can erode the protective finish of the shingles, and lead to their rapid deterioration. 

Sparkle Wash-Nashville has the equipment and the know-how to not only eliminate this problem, but also ensure that it doesn’t recur. Their expert technicians have the experience to clean your roof in no time at all. They know that using very high pressure will damage the shingles, while too low pressure won’t get the job done.  

They use a combination of environmentally friendly herbicides and soft water techniques to deep clean your roof and wash away the years of accumulated dirt and grime. This way, there will be virtually no chance of the problem recurring all over again, anytime soon. 

Get in touch with Sparkle Wash for all of your Nashville, TN roof cleaning needs. They will not only restore your roof to its original condition but also increase its service life too.