Black Mold On Roof Tiles

The black streaks are also known as black algae or roof mold.

Black mold on roof tiles.

Technically the black streaks on roofs are a form of algae known as gloeocapsa magma. Start on lowest row of shingles and work your way backwards to the upper part of the roof. You clean it and it returns year after year. Cleaning mold algae and dirt if mold and algae are left to build up they may interfere with the natural drainage of the roof system which can lead to leaks or broken tiles.

Before you clean your. Granted some of it could be mold but what is spreading like wildfire is gleocapsa magma. In reality what you are seeing is not black mold but a bacteria that is called gloeocapsa magma. If you live in a humid area of the country you ve probably seen unsightly dark streaks on asphalt shingle roofs.

Black mold refers to several species of mold which is a type of fungus that have a dark green or black appearance. The color of a mold isn t associated. This will prevent the solution from draining in your direction. Here s why algae grows on roofs.

Spray the entire roof thoroughly.