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Chicago Roof Cleaning, A Local Company Specializing In Getting Rid Of Harmful Algae (Gloeocapsa magma), Is Helping To Spread The Word About Roof Damage Problems In Chicago Metro And Suburbs

Unwelcome Intruder Lessens Roof Life

Chicago, United States – August 5, 2019 / Roof Cleaning Chicago /

Homeowners throughout the Chicago area have been dealing with unusually high rainfall since Spring.  Although the trees and plants have thrived with these wetter conditions, asphalt shingle roofs have not.  Extra rainfall has accelerated the growth and spreading of roof algae, causing ugly black streaks.

Gloeocapsa magma, the most prevalent of the discoloring algae species, is spread from rooftop to rooftop in the air.  Once embedded on shingles, it will streak down roofs during periods of rain.  Not only is this algae unsightly, but it also eats away at asphalt shingles, lessening roof shingle life.  In recent years, shingle manufacturers have replaced oil-based components with limestone in the manufacture of shingles to save on production costs.  G. magma’s source of food is limestone and that is why the epidemic of roof algae has accelerated in the past two decades.

To preserve roof life, homeowners are advised to thoroughly clean their roofs if they notice any black streaks on theirs, or their neighbors’, roofs.  Soft washing with gentle cleaning products is the recommended relief from airborne algae infestation.   Professional roof cleaning is also recommended for safety reasons.  Safety equipment used by commercial roof cleaning companies helps keep workers safe with the very slippery conditions that roof cleaning produces.

Roof Cleaning Chicago is a professional roof cleaning company serving Chicago and suburbs.  Specializing in residential and commercial roofs, Roof Cleaning Chicago cleans flat and pitched roofs of any kind including cedar. 

More information can be found on their Chicago Roof Cleaning YouTube Channel

or on the many videos on this playlist https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXASsyF7UtP0Mjauy5WrY7g/playlists

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