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I’ve got a regular shingle style roof and it’s starting to turn black. Any idea what it is and how I can fix it?

April 26, 2017Black GOT I’ve regular roof shingle style turn

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I’ve got a regular shingle style roof and it’s starting to turn black. Any idea what it is and how I can fix it?

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Yes…the fancy name is Gloeocapsa Magma…its algae. Typically it grows on the north side of the house where it is shady. It can be easily removed by treating it with DEFY Roof Cleaner.