Lichen On Roof Shingles

When this surface moisture freezes in cold temperatures it can lead to frost damage to roof shingles and other exterior surfaces.

Lichen on roof shingles.

Clean the roof annually. About five years ago i noticed a few patches of lichens growing on the north side of my roof. They protect the base materials from sunlight and weathering. Lichen holds moisture in place against surfaces which speeds up normal wear and tear.

The lichen can penetrate your roof s exterior causing the shingles to may bleach your asphalt shingles lightening or changing the color. Lichens and moss accelerate shingle deterioration by loosening shingle granules and exposing the asphalt and fiberglass base materials. The granules aren t just there to color the shingles. Lichens is often found growing on roof shingles especially asphalt and wood shingles as we show here.

The combination of the wind and the rain breakdown the growth and rinse your surfaces clean over time. Easily remove lichen from shingles with wet forget. Inspect the roof shingles visually. Green algae black mold and moss begin to die off on contact.

This can cause your roof shingles to bend warp and even separate from each other over time. Lichens one of the most hardy growth organisms found in nature can grow in harsh conditions. Soft wash roof cleaning to remove lichen and algae growth. Sweep off dirt branches and debris and then wash down the roof surface with a garden.

Lichens may even grow on some window glass.