Exploring The Causes Of Roof Stains: Uncovering What Lies Beneath
In the late 1980s the industry changed course. Instead of scrubbing black streaks off a roof, the job became treating the organic growth causing them — much as you would treat your garden. That shift is what lets us deal with the problem at its source rather than just the surface, and it turned roof cleaning into a trade with a real method behind it.
Soft Wash Roof Cleaning
Uncovering The Hidden Perpetrators
Microscopic View of Gloeocapsa magma Cells
Gloeocapsa magma and its cohorts are the true cause of unsightly black streaks on roofs and surfaces. Associated with this bacteria are mold, fungi, algae, mildew, lichen, and moss. Together they create an accumulated growth which leads to discoloration and damage of many materials.
It is important to identify what kind of growth you have in order to adequately treat it and take preventative measures for further growth. Professional inspections are recommended in order to properly diagnose the issue at hand.
Roofing surfaces often contain materials that fuel microbial growth, such as shingles that contain limestone. This can give algae, mildew, and bacteria the nutrients required for sustenance. As a result, these organisms may metabolize these materials and use them as a food source.
The same organism found on roofs will also grow on wood, concrete, siding and aluminum. The good news is that soft washing removes it. Some blue-green algae even make their own nutrients, so they thrive on a surface that looks perfectly clean — which is exactly why treating the growth works better than blasting the surface it sits on.
In-Depth Roof Cleaning Solutions
Soft washing is more than roof cleaning. The products used by Immaculate SoftWash not only clean stains but also sanitize, penetrate, and eliminate the root of the issue.
Gloeocapsa magma is a bacteria responsible for the majority of roof staining, leading to black streaks. Soft washing can be utilized to eliminate the bacteria from its source. This provides an effective remedy that results in a clear, clean surface.
The Immaculate SoftWash Team Cleaning A Roof
Our 5-Year Spot-Free Roof Warranty
We provide more than a verbal guarantee. Our 5-year spot-free roof warranty is in writing, and our reputation stands behind it.
As part of our commitment to customers, we ensure total peace of mind through our 100% satisfaction pledge, standing behind the work that we do even beyond completion day.
By setting a higher standard of service and offering superior warranties, we demonstrate that customer satisfaction is paramount to us. Most companies stop at the finish line. We don't.
Transferable
Your warranty is fully transferable with proof of purchase. Receipts must be shown for successful transfer to a new homeowner. To be valid, originals or copies of the paid invoice are required; estimates will not suffice.
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Roofs We've Brought Back To Life
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