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“Out of sight, out of mind” is a term that many homeowners refer to when it comes to mainte- nance of exterior surfaces, espe- cially the roof. Whether it’s algae buildup on PV panels causing electric bills to spike, or the pres- ence of dark colored stains on the roof, regular and scheduled main- tenance to mitigate this growth should be front of mind for every
Our humid and tropical cli- mate is the perfect environment for organic growth to flourish. Moss and algae buildup is com- mon here, especially in the mauka neighborhoods where rain is a daily occurrence. Besides being unsightly and slippery, organic growth can become a huge issue
homeowner here in Hawaii.
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if left alone. Moss is highly de- structive over time, and airborne mold spores can even lead to re- spiratory problems. All exterior surfaces like roofs, siding, drive- ways and PV panels are suscep- tible to pesky organic growth and should be maintained regularly to avoid long-term problems. A pro- fessional cleaning will not only spruce up your outdoor space but can also greatly extend the useful life of your exterior surfaces.
The most common and destruc- tive type of organic growth here in Hawaii is an algae-like cyano- bacteria called Gloeocapsa mag- ma. Found mostly on roof surfac- es, Gloeocapsa magma is highly destructive to shingle-style roofs as it feasts on the limestone filler
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and granules embedded in asphalt shingles. Over time, the roof’s
ability to reflect UV rays is vastly h diminished causing shingles to
dry out, curl and eventually crack. Gloeocapsa magma is common
on all roof types but tends to be
most visible on asphalt shingle,
cap sheet, TPO, GACO and elas-
tomeric roof coatings. As the bacteria colonies grow, they form
dark discolorations that can also
create a serious issue with heat absorption throughout the whole
house. As your ceiling fans and
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