Swimming, Vacations, Barbeques, and Spring Cleaning
As another spring approaches I can’t help but think of being outdoors enjoying the sun, swimming in a refreshing pool, and laying out on the deck to catch some rays. (more…)
Archive for 2011
Carthage Press Article
Thursday, March 31st, 20114 Important Steps To Protecting Your Investment
Saturday, March 26th, 2011If you are thinking of having something cleaned, we encourage you to follow these four steps: (more…)
7 Pitfalls To Avoid When Choosing A Power Washer
Saturday, March 26th, 2011Pitfall #1: Choosing a Company Without Testimonials. Any reputable company, with a good customer base, should have testimonials. If their clients are not saying good things about them, how can you expect good results? (more…)
6 Costly False Beliefs About Power Washing
Saturday, March 26th, 2011False Belief #1: It’s Easy Enough That We Can Do It Ourselves. This may be true to some extent but you can easily cause damage to yourself and your home if you are not careful. (more…)
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Friday, February 25th, 2011Does Your Roof Have Dark Stains?
If your roof has ugly dark stains like this one chances are it is Moss and black algae ( Gloeocapsa Magma) that feeds on the organic materials in and on your roof. Modern shingles have limestone as a filler in the composition of the shingle. The algae, lichens and moss use the limestone as a food source. Combined or alone they quickly attack your roof and if not treated the can cause extensive damage. In the photo to the left a piece of moss was removed by simply picking it up off the roof. Notice that the roof granules have been removed by the moss.
Moss causes significant damage to the roof by removing the granules and retaining water thereby exposing the composition material of the shingle and causing the shingle to decompose.
