Roof algae can be unsightly but it s easy to get rid of and there are several methods you can do to keep those black streaks on your roof from coming back.
Is see streaks where the roof is drying unevenly.
Check your car s exterior to see if the streakiness has been removed.
Maintaining a wet edge where the paint doesn t have time to dry between strokes avoids streaks in the future.
Roof algae rarely poses a threat to the health of the roof.
Next look for flashing at the bases of chimneys and plumbing vents.
Improper installation on a new roof drying and cracking on an old roof dented or bent by severe weather or extreme temperatures settling of the structure.
Waxing your car to remove streaks.
If you still see streaks apply the cleaner wax again.
In most cases it is only necessary to remove and replace the flashing and shingles around the damaged area.
Why you re seeing black spots or streaks.
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Across the entire eastern half of the country roof shingles tend to grow a species of algae called gloeocapsa magma.
Once the algae have infested your roof you ll see black spots begin to form.
If it isn t all the way dry it can still look uneven after another coat of paint.
If the roof sags between rafters the roof sheathing may be too thin and should be replaced during the next reroofing.
I sprayed on a second application and the roof looks better every week.
You can fix an uneven satin finished surface with some preparation and another.
When walls look uneven however with streaks splotches lines or inconsistent color you need to know more about surface preparation painting materials and application techniques to salvage.
It appears in streaks or patches of slime that can be anywhere from blue green to dark black.
Sight along the ridge to see if it s straight.
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There were visible dark streaks that made me think i needed to replace my roof to improve the appearance of my house.
Thankfully the fix to this doesn t involve sanding.
You ll typically see gloeocapsa magma forming on areas of your roof that don t receive direct sunlight.
If your wax is streaky because you didn t apply it thickly enough or there were spots you missed you can often just apply another coat of wax to your car.
Less paint means a lighter coat resulting in uneven paint streaks on your walls.
Have questions about those ugly black streaks on your roof.
This is the first sign that you need to schedule a treatment for your roof.
Algae does not endanger your home or health the way mold can.