{"id":3372,"date":"2015-08-24T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2015-08-24T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bonedry.com\/lexington\/20947-ugly-black-streaks-on-your-roof-scaring-buyers-away\/"},"modified":"2026-01-08T04:25:47","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T04:25:47","slug":"20947-ugly-black-streaks-on-your-roof-scaring-buyers-away","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bonedry.com\/lexington\/20947-ugly-black-streaks-on-your-roof-scaring-buyers-away\/","title":{"rendered":"Ugly Black Streaks On Your Roof Scaring Buyers Away?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A couple of weeks ago, I was talking with my neighbor, Bob, who was newly retired. He and his wife were downsizing, so had their\u00a0custom home on the market. \u00a0A young couple was really interested in purchasing the\u00a0home, but were some what skeptical about the condition of the &#8220;old&#8221; roof and its unsightly black streaks. \u00a0Knowing the roof wasn&#8217;t &#8220;old&#8221;, \u00a0they had an independent inspection which determined the\u00a0roof still had, at least, another 10 years of life left. \u00a0As he was explaining this, I said, &#8220;Bob, you know I work for Bone Dry Roofing, right? \u00a0We do\u00a0roof cleaning\u00a0and can make that roof look almost like new and put their minds to ease.&#8221; \u00a0Needless to say, he had no idea there was such a thing.<\/p>\n<p>Bob&#8217;s not alone. Many homeowners have never heard about\u00a0roof cleaning. It\u2019s a fairly\u00a0new process that can help increase the life\u00a0of your shingles by eliminating the unsightly streaks caused by algae. \u00a0Before, homeowners were replacing their roofs after 12-15 years thinking their roof was deteriorating. \u00a0It was, but not at the rate most would think. With a good, thorough roof cleaning, you can expect to increase the lifespan of your roof to 25 years or more.<\/p>\n<p>So what are those ugly black streaks, you ask? The streaks are caused by bacteria known as\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Gloeocapsa_magma\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">gloeocapsa magma<\/a>\u00a0(click for a really interesting explanation of why you see it more commonly now versus in years past). \u00a0Essentially, it&#8217;s just algae growth. The growth usually occurs on the north side and\/or shaded parts of the roof, but can appear on any slope. \u00a0Left untreated, it will only increase in coverage year after year. As the bacteria multiplies, it pulls downward, causing the &#8220;streaking&#8221; on the roof. \u00a0Bone Dry uses a soft-wash system with biodegradable cleaning solution that adheres to the roof\u2019s shingles. We use a relatively strong chemical, but it is safe for the roof and most importantly,\u00a0<em>maintains the shingle warranty<\/em>. There is very little runoff, but we protect all plants on the ground and contain all of the runoff material.<\/p>\n<p>As one of the only roofing companies in the Midwest to offer roof cleaning services, you can rest assured that we\u00a0will not only clean your roof, but while we&#8217;re up there, we&#8217;ll inspect for any potential leaking issues and provide you with options for repairs. \u00a0It&#8217;s just another way we&#8217;re working to continue to earn your respect.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A couple of weeks ago, I was talking with my neighbor, Bob, who was newly retired. 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