dirty roofs

Three Things you should know about Roof Cleaning

Roof cleaning is a really important, but often overlooked part of home maintenance. Because it is difficult to access, many people neglect to maintain their roof even if there are needed repairs. Even fewer people make the effort to proactively keep their roof clean. Consistent roof cleaning, however, can significantly increase the lifespan of your roof […]

Tips and Advice for Spring Home Maintenance

Tips and Advice for Spring Home Maintenance You’re probably accustomed to preparing your home for winter. But when spring rolls around, it’s just as important to look for any damage that may have occurred during the harsh winter months. You can do many spring home maintenance tasks yourself, though some require considerable caution on the […]

What are the Black Streaks on My Roof?

I hear it more and more lately.  What are the black streaks on my roof, and where did they come from? The black streaks that are showing up on more roofs in West Michigan is caused by Gloeocapsa Magma. Which is a tyoe of algea that loves to feed on the limestone in the shingles. The […]

Black Streaks on Roof

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.101″ custom_padding=”27px|0px|0px|0px”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_post_title categories=”off” comments=”off” featured_placement=”background” text_color=”light” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(12,113,195,0.83)” _builder_version=”3.0.101″ text_orientation=”center”][/et_pb_post_title][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.101″]Here in West Michigan you’ve probably seen unsightly black streaks on asphalt shingle roofs. Some people think this is caused by an accumulation of dirt, mold or mildew, or defective shingles. The culprit that is actually causing the […]