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Five signs your roof needs cleaning
Jake, owner of Ivo
4 min read
Key takeaways
Black streaks are algae, not dirt.
Moss holds water against tiles and lifts them.
A clean roof can delay a costly replacement.
Roofs age quietly. By the time a problem is obvious from the street, it’s often been building for years. These are the five signs we look for.
What to look for
Black streaks running down the slope.
Green or yellow patches of moss and lichen.
Gutters full of grit and moss.
Tiles that look lifted or uneven.
Damp patches inside the loft.
Why it matters
Moss acts like a sponge. It holds water against the tiles, which freezes and expands in winter and slowly cracks them. Cleaning it early is far cheaper than repairs.
We never pressure wash a roof. A low-pressure treatment kills growth safely and keeps working for months after we leave.
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