Mould when mould is growing on top of your roof it is often indicative of problems that started within the home.
What causes lichen on roof.
Moss and lichens cause shingles to fail many years sooner than their 20 to 30 years of expected service.
Asphalt roof shingle defects.
Identifying removing preventing algae fungus lichens moss on roof shingles.
Causes of lichens growth on roof shingles the effects of lichens on roofs how to identify lichens and how to remove and prevent lichens formation on roof surfaces.
It holds moisture and can cause roofs to bend and bow inward and eventually collapse if left untreated.
Lichens growth problems on roofs why lichens damages shingles.
Roof moss and lichens anchor their roots into your shingles and remove granules.
Roof lichen or more regularly recognized roof moss or algae is a very common sight on many shingled or tiles roofs whilst appearing more like a cosmetic problem the roof lichen can cause serious harm to your roof.
Lichen on terracotta roof tiles is particularly unappealing to the eye and is best handled before it has a chance to cake in and ruin the tiles.
Here we discuss the causes of algae moss lichens or fungal growth on roof shingles the effects of these conditions and how to cure or prevent them.
In addition their roots can fracture shingles or expose edges.
They act like sponges keeping the roof damp and causing even more growth.
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Lichen is a composite of fungi and algae so algae stains area warning sign that lichen could appear.