GET RID OF ALGAE AND MOLD THAT DAMAGES YOUR HOME AND SURFACES

"Gloeocapsa magma is a species of bacteria in the gloeocapsa genus of cyanobacteria, an ancient line of photosynthesizing bacteria, which photolyze water generating oxygen gas. Ancient cyanobacteria were ancestral to the chloroplasts of all plants on earth. Gloeocapsa magma may resemble "algae" in that they are green, but in fact cyanobacteria are bacteria whereas algae are single-celled eukaryotes (cells with nuclei) that are closely related to plants." – Wikipedia

Algae and Mold Can Damage Your Roof Shingles

Algae and Mold can damage your roof asphalt shingles. Gloeocapsa Magma feeds off the crushed limestone that is used as a filler in fiberglass and asphalt shingle roofs. The bacteria will not be visible to the eye, but as the bacteria grows, gravity will pull it down the roof, resulting in a tear-like stain. Eventually it will begin to combine and take over the roof. This bacteria will begin to age and damage your roof and compromise the entire roof structure.

When Gloeocaspa magma is not removed, it can lead to early roof replacements, lowered property resale values, insurance companies canceling home policies and increase utility bills because the black stained roofing can cause more heat buildup.

Don't have your roof replaced until you call Home Soft Wash. Many times with our soft washing services we can remove the algae and bacteria and help your roof last much longer.