Those black streaks and green patches aren’t just ugly, they’re living organisms eating at your roof. We remove them safely with a no-pressure soft wash.
Since 2014 · Licensed & Insured · Owner-operated
The dark streaks on Florida roofs are usually algae, with lichen and moss close behind. Pressure washing a roof to remove them can crack tiles and blast granules off shingles, shortening the roof’s life. Renew & Restore cleans roofs the right way, with a gentle soft-wash treatment that kills the growth and rinses it away while protecting your shingles or tile.
Black streaks and algae removed without stripping protective granules.
Lichen and moss treated and rinsed without cracking or walking damage.
A soft-wash approach protects the roof and its warranty.
A clean roof can take years off the look of the whole house.
No. We never use high pressure on a roof, because that can crack tiles and blast the protective grit off shingles, which shortens the roof’s life. Instead, we use a soft wash. That means low pressure and a safe cleaning mix that does the work. The mix kills the algae and growth, and a gentle rinse carries it away. This is the method most shingle makers recommend, and it protects your roof warranty, which high pressure can void. Your roof gets clean without the risk that comes from a pressure washer being used where it does not belong.
Those black streaks are not dirt, and they will not rinse off with a hose. They are a living algae called Gloeocapsa magma, and it loves warm, damp places like Florida. It feeds on your shingles and spreads over time. Left alone, it holds moisture against the roof and can shorten its life. It also makes a good home look old and neglected. We remove it with a soft wash that kills the algae at the root. Because we treat the cause and not just the surface, the streaks stay gone much longer than they would after a quick rinse.
A proper soft wash keeps a roof clean far longer than a simple rinse, because it kills the algae at the root instead of just wetting the surface. How long it lasts depends on your roof and its surroundings. Roofs with lots of sun and good airflow stay clean the longest. Roofs that are shaded by trees or hold moisture may see growth return sooner, and nearby trees drop spores that speed things up. For most homes, a treatment lasts a good while, and we are happy to suggest a simple upkeep plan so the streaks never get a strong foothold again.
Yes, for two reasons. First, the algae and growth on a dirty roof are alive, and they slowly feed on and damage roofing material. Removing them helps your roof last closer to its full life. Second, the roof is one of the largest surfaces people see from the street, so black streaks make the whole home look older and less cared for. A clean roof can take years off the look of a house and is one of the biggest boosts to curb appeal. If you are selling or just want your home to look its best, the roof is a smart place to start.
Owner-operated pressure washing & soft washing on Florida’s Space Coast since 2014.
✓ Licensed & Insured
📞 321-432-4340