What Causes Lichen On Roof

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What causes lichen on roof.

Here we discuss the causes of lichens growth on roof shingles the effects of these conditions and how to cure or prevent lichens formation on roofs. In addition their roots can fracture shingles or expose edges. Lichen is a composite of fungi and algae so algae stains area warning sign that lichen could appear. Roof lichen or more regularly recognized roof moss or algae is a very common sight on many shingled or tiles roofs whilst appearing more like a cosmetic problem the roof lichen can cause serious harm to your roof.

Here we discuss the causes of algae moss lichens or fungal growth on roof shingles the effects of these conditions and how to cure or prevent them. Identifying removing preventing algae fungus lichens moss on roof shingles. Algae are less likely to cause roof damage but it spreads in unappealing streaks that cause the roof to look dirty. Moss and lichens cause shingles to fail many years sooner than their 20 to 30 years of expected service.

It holds moisture and can cause roofs to bend and bow inward and eventually collapse if left untreated. When lichen firmly attaches to a surface it can penetrate the shingles over time. Asphalt roof shingle defects. They act like sponges keeping the roof damp and causing even more growth.

Mould when mould is growing on top of your roof it is often indicative of problems that started within the home. Lichen on terracotta roof tiles is particularly unappealing to the eye and is best handled before it has a chance to cake in and ruin the tiles.