Roof Tile Fungus

Wash off all dirt and fungus residue.

Roof tile fungus.

If the roof fungi haven t damaged the structural integrity of the roof you should be able to clean it yourself. After that spray the solution on your roof let it sit for 15 20 minutes then scrub off the mold. Allow it to sit for at least 5 minutes. It s actually just a blue green algae spread by airborne spores.

It is responsible for creating the black staining on the roof. Now apply the anti moss spray across all the tiles on your roof. Put most basically this bacteria phtolyze eat water and expel oxygen. The 2nd spray will then penetrate the lichen.

Known as black algae or roof mold gloeocapsa magma is usually blamed on dirt accumulation mold and mildew or defective shingles. Though powerwashing was recommended for years the industry has moved towards low pressure. But it all depends on how much fungus and dirt the roof has to face. The first application is to dissolve the waxy surface.

Roof algae is most commonly gloeocapsa magma which isn t even algae but a bacteria. It is easily spread and causes those colorful stains on so many roofs. Finally rinse your shingles with water to wash away the chemicals. Simply mix the bleach and water spread the mix over your roof with a mop and hose the roof off.

These roof stains and issues can damage the roof thus shortening the life of the roof. Next mix 1 quart of bleach 1 gallon of water and cup of trisodium phosphate to make a cleaning solution. Before you start this step disconnect any water tanks from the gutters so no chemicals get in to your water storage. You can do this easily with a 1 1 ratio of bleach and water.

These can find their way under your tiles or tiles and force them to warp shift or crack. When you are spraying on a roof always start on one side and walk backwards away from where you have sprayed. Likewise moisture that is held by lichen or moss can freeze in cold weather and cause cracks in your roofing much like potholes that form in roads. Using a plastic pump type garden sprayer thoroughly soak the affected area with your choice of chemical.

How do you treat roof fungus. For best results mix the wet forget and spot spray the lichen leave for 10 15 minutes and then respray the lichen and the entire roof to ensure the lichen absorbs the wet forget thoroughly. So the ideal thing to do here is to clean the roof once every year. That way you can identify problems early on.

A professional roof cleaning can last up to 3 to 5 years. Warping and cracking moss grows something known as rhizoids which basically act as roots. Concrete roof tiles very common in southern california offer a attractive breading grounds for the algae. That way you always walk onto a dry tile.

The results can be observed in the roof pictures to the right.