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Moss growing on a roof

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Roof Soft Washing and Algae Stain Removal in Clearwater

Black streaks, moss and grime lifted off shingle and tile roofs with a low-pressure wash, so the roof looks cared for and is ready for treatment or sealing.

(727) 607-3963 · Ask about a soft wash

Those black streaks are alive

The dark stripes running down so many roofs are algae, and in a warm, humid climate they spread fast on north faces and shaded slopes. Moss and lichen follow where moisture lingers. Besides looking bad, the growth holds water against the roof surface.

A pressure washer would strip granules off shingles and can damage tile. Soft washing uses a gentle cleaning solution at garden-hose pressure, lets it work, then rinses it away. It is also the step that has to come before a shingle treatment or tile sealing.

How we soft wash a roof

The same careful routine on shingle or tile.

  • Plants pre-wet and covered, downspouts directed away from beds
  • Cleaning solution applied at low pressure, slope by slope
  • Dwell time so the growth releases rather than being forced off
  • Thorough rinse of the roof, gutters and nearby surfaces
  • Pool, lanai and screen enclosure kept clear of runoff
  • A look at the clean roof for anything the growth was hiding

When a soft wash is the right first step

Good reasons to wash

  • Black or green streaks on shaded slopes
  • Moss or lichen patches on shingle or tile
  • A treatment or sealer is planned next
  • The house is going on the market soon

A wash will not

  • Restore flexibility to dried-out shingles
  • Fix cracked tile or loose shingles
  • Stop streaks from ever returning on its own

Soft washing questions

How long will the roof stay clean?

That depends on shade and moisture. Sunny slopes stay clean for a long stretch; damp, shaded ones see growth return sooner. Sealing tile or treating shingles afterward helps.

Is soft washing safe for my landscaping?

We wet and cover plants before we start and rinse them again after. Runoff is directed away from beds, the pool and the lanai.

Ready to lose the streaks?

Tell us the roof type and where the growth is. We will look, explain the wash, and give you a price before booking it.

(727) 607-3963 · Get the streaks looked at