Roof Wash
What is Attacking your Roof?
With shingles today we are seeing an increasingly large number of roofs that are a breeding ground for organic growth. With the creation of the EPA, the shingle manufacturers in the mid 90's set out to make shingles more environmentally friendly. In the process, the composition of the shingle went from a complete petroleum based product to a more organic product.
When the shingles were a complete petroleum based product, there were no food sources for organic growth. Roofs still saw just as much sun and moisture in the past. Now, with the introduction of limestone, everything has changed! Now we have water, sun, and a food source for organic growth; a process called photosynthesis. If left untreated over time, this can cause damage to your shingles which can lead to premature failure.