Clean roofs last longer
Roof Soft Washing and Algae Stain Removal in Oldsmar
Algae streaks, moss and grime lifted from shingle and tile with a gentle, low-pressure wash, often the first step of a longer roof plan.
Ask about a soft wash: (727) 609-3379Why the dark streaks matter
Those black stripes are algae. In warm, humid weather they spread across shaded slopes, and moss and lichen soon join them wherever the roof stays damp. Growth like that keeps moisture against the surface for longer after every rain.
Blasting it off with high pressure would strip shingle granules and can damage tile. A soft wash relies on a mild solution applied at low pressure and given time to work before rinsing. It is also what comes before shingle treatment or tile sealing.
How a wash is carried out
Same careful routine on any roof.
- Plants watered and covered before anything else
- Downspouts aimed away from beds and the pool
- Solution applied gently across each slope
- Time allowed for growth to loosen
- A thorough rinse of roof and gutters
- A final look for anything the algae was hiding
When a soft wash makes sense
Good reasons to wash
- Dark streaks on shaded slopes
- Moss or lichen on shingle or tile
- Treatment or sealing planned next
- Selling the house soon
A wash on its own will not
- Bring flexibility back to dried shingles
- Mend cracked tile or loose shingles
- Keep growth away permanently
Soft washing questions
How long does a roof stay clean?
Roofs in full sun stay clean far longer than shaded ones. Following the wash with treatment or sealing, and with check-ups in a plan, helps keep regrowth in check.
Will it harm my garden or pool?
Plants are watered and covered beforehand and rinsed afterward, and runoff is directed away from beds and the pool.
Often scheduled after a wash
Clear the streaks off your roof
Let us know the roof type and which slopes are worst. After a look, you will have a price for the wash and a sense of what should follow it.
Price a soft wash: (727) 609-3379