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Roof Cleaning

Why Choose Roof Cleaning Instead of a Roof Replacement If your roof is discolored or covered with moss and lichen, you might believe it’s time to replace your shingles. However, a professional roof cleaning is usually enough to correct the problem—and extend your roof’s life span by removing organic matter that can damage shingles over time. Kleen llc of […]

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 […]

Dirty Roofs caused by black streaks, moss and lichen

Black streaks making the roof dirty I have noticed this past summer that more and more roofs are becoming covered in what is commonly called black streaks. Dirty roofs, is what many home owners tell us when they call. Sometimes they describe it as being dirt, smoke from jet fuel and staining from leaves. Not knowing […]

Professional Roof Cleaning

WHY YOU NEED A PROFESSIONAL ROOF CLEANING Anywhere you live in Michigan, your roof has the potential to accumulate algae, moss and lichen.   These growths are caused by several factors including the filler in the asphalt shingles, moisture in the form of rain, snow and humidity, tree sap, leaf debris, and airborne spores. Roofs should be cleaned […]

Cleaning moss off your roof

Cleaning Moss off a Roof We have been getting a lot of calls asking if cleaning moss off a roof is possible. While letting a roof get to the point where it is covered in moss is not good for the shingles, we can safely remove it. It is much better for the life of […]

Roof Maintenance Tips

Roof Maintenance Tips There is no such thing as a maintenance free roof; all roofs need regular maintenance to achieve their full life span   A well maintained shingle roof can last for 30 years, protecting your house, family and belongings. Replacing a roof is an expensive undertaking now that the price of shingles has […]