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What is roof algae in Birmingham AL and why to pressure wash?

What is roof algae?

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In many regions across the country “especially the south” roof algae or (Gloeocapsa Magma) has become a serious problem. Gloeocapsa Magma is an airborne algae so it can land on any roof with no rhyme or reason, though it does seem to be more prominent in areas holding a lot of trees. The algae also thrives in warm humid climates, usually first appearing on the north facing slopes of roofs where the right amount of shade and moisture are common. The roof algae then feeds on the crushed limestone which is used in the manufacturing of asphalt shingles, and as it rains the algae spreads down the roof causing black streaks. If not taken care of the algae will take over the entire roof in a few short years turning the whole roof black. Once the roof algae has landed on the roof it will have to be killed and removed properly or it will continue to spread, it will never get better or just go away on its own.

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What the algae does to roofs in Birmingham, AL

When roof algae are not taken care of they stop the shingles from reflecting heat from the sun’s UV rays. When this happens it can affect your home’s heating and cooling costs without you even realizing it. Also because the shingles cannot reflect heat they start to diminish prematurely. Signs of wear are curled corners, wavy or humped shingles, broke or loose shingles, and an excess of shingle granules appearing in your gutters just to name a few. Not to mention it’s very unsightly and diminishes a business or homes curb appeal and value.

Misconceptions about roof algae in Birmingham, AL

It has been my experience from talking with many troubled home owners that most roofing contractors are not going to tell the home owner that their roof only needs to be cleaned. Think about that for a moment, why would they? I have had many customers tell me that a roofing contractor told them that the black streaks were water marks or a sign of wear in either case a roof replacement was recommended. Another scenario is that some roofing contractors have no idea themselves what roof algae is and that it can be cleaned. Some will also combat losing a potential roof replacement job by telling the home owner that you can’t clean shingles without damaging them, which is completely untrue. None the less many home owners are suckered into a costly, premature replacement of a roof that only needed to be cleaned.

Roofing Industry studies have indicated that MOST roofs are replaced, according to a national poll, due in LARGE PART to the unattractive LOOK of the roof surface, NOT BECAUSE the roof is damaged or leaking.

In FACT, most homeowners don’t know of the roof cleaning OPTION or have ever been given another choice to replacement until….NOW!

Now you don’t have to WASTE hard earned money to replace a roof that can be EASILY cleaned for 1/10 the cost of replacement and in a much quicker time frame with no waste to fill up overburdened land fills, plus no lengthy construction inconvenience. Roof Cleaning can usually be performed and completed in LESS than ONE DAY!

Our NO pressure roof cleaning process

Xtreme Cleanz only uses chemicals approved by the ARMA* Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association and does NOT use any pressure on shingled roofs. We also provide our customers with technical bulletins directly from Asphaltroofing.org and shingle manufacturers to prove that our procedures and chemicals are properly formulated for roof cleaning. Our chemicals provide enough cleaning power to remove all mold, mildew, and streaks…without pressure washing. Even low pressure 500-1000psi pressure washing can lead to the lose of granules, which is exactly what the algae does. Don’t pay someone to ruin your investment pay them to protect it.


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Michelle McNamara
Michelle McNamara
22:59 10 May 22
Excellent value, high quality work and professional crew. I highly recommend Xtreme Cleanz.
B A Buckland
B A Buckland
19:17 29 Nov 21
Very professional, prompt, excellent customer service. My house looks great. No more mold on the siding. Driveway looks brand new. Don't hesitate to choose Xtreme Cleanz.read more
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Jeffery Brannan
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Shaun Jourdan
21:53 26 Apr 21
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Jeannie Burton
Jeannie Burton
18:23 14 Oct 20
Jonathan did an excellent job soft cleaning my roof. It was covered with algae and now it looks brand new. He set up a date to clean that was convenient with me and he arrived on time. He is polite and honest and guarantees his work. I will use his company again. I highly recommend him.read more
Jim Austin
Jim Austin
18:20 18 Apr 20
What a great job Jonathan did in cleaning our roof, patio, and our driveway. His performance was above our expectations! He was on time and very meticulous in his work! The price was better than other quotes and we highly recommend him.read more
Chad Trautwein
Chad Trautwein
19:51 08 Apr 20
Xtreme Cleanz came out and pressure washed my driveway, stairs, sidewalk, back patio, and retaining wall and it looks awesome!! Everything looks better than it did the day we moved in three years ago. I would highly recommend using them. They are very professional and hard workers! Very easy to get in touch with and responded quickly. Will definitely use them again for any pressure washing needs.read more
Justins Mom
Justins Mom
22:00 17 Mar 20
Wow...Just Wow ~ I feel like we got a brand new house today! We scheduled service via email which was pleasant and convenient for my busy schedule. The estimate was done sight unseen based on google maps photos. Jonathan arrived on-time, was respectful of our property and very courteous. The services were exactly as explained without deviation from the initial quote or upselling. The end result was truly stunning. Thank you for taking such great care of our family!read more
J Roberson
J Roberson
20:14 07 Feb 20
The quality of work was excellent and the price was quite reasonable. Jonathan is a good person to do business with.
gary neil
gary neil
00:14 03 Feb 20
This company has handled several jobs for me and did an excellent job, I recommend Xtreme Clenz for pressure washing needs.read more
Emma Marshall
Emma Marshall
23:00 02 Feb 20
Friendly, reliable and easily the best in the business. Youd be crazy to use anyone else. I recommend 100%!
Darlene Winston
Darlene Winston
18:25 29 Aug 19
After living in my house for right at 15 years and seeing my roof getting darker with dirt, algae and fungus, I did some research on what aids in the life of shingles and found out it is best to keep shingles clean from debris. I did a lot of cost comparisons and used Xtreme Cleanz who is by far the BEST for the $ and it actually did not cost that much. Every other company wanted $1,000 or higher for a 27 sqft home! Jonathan is a licensed and insured roof cleaner. He guarantees his work for two years. Jon is also a Birmingham Firefighter. He cleaned my roof today (took about 2.5 hours) and it looks like new, but he said it would lighten up even more after a good rain. I highly recommend this company.read more
Ashley Courington
Ashley Courington
22:06 30 Jul 19
I appreciated the great job Jonathan did on cleaning my house on the outside. I would recommend Xtreme Cleanz to anyone. My house looks like new.read more
Cheryl Turner
Cheryl Turner
21:23 12 Jun 19
Thanks for cleaning the roof of our house & shop. Both look great!! Reasonable price, friendly & professional service. I definitely recommend them.read more
Ronnie Kilgore
Ronnie Kilgore
22:01 10 Jun 19
Jonathan came out and cleaned my house, driveway, pool area and patio. he was very professional and done a fantastic job at a fair price. I would highly recommend his company if you want a great job!read more
Kathy Steck
Kathy Steck
20:29 05 Jun 18
This is the second time they have cleaned my house and decks. The first time was 4 years ago. This time he also cleaned my roof and shed. My house had green mold on it and my decks had a lot of black and green mold in the wood. I am always amazed at how great everything looks when "Tank" is done. He will always be the one to clean my house, decks, etc. for as long as I own one. He was on time, service was great and I think the prices are more than "xtremely" reasonable. Won't find a better job anywhere in the Birmingham area.read more
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