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Check Your Roofing Shingles The roof is responsible for protecting the home and its occupants from the elements, and as a result, it endures substantial wear and tear. Severe weather, like high winds and hail storms, can cause considerable damage to the roof and put its structural integrity in jeopardy.

Houston Roofing Maintenance Leaking In many cases, a leak can be addressed without having to replace the roof. Leaking is normally a sign that your roof’s flashing (the metal that aids to protect your home from water intrusion where your roof meets a wall in your home) is in need of attention. 

Houston Roofing Maintenance Roof leaks are noticeable as dark streaks on the boards that form the underside of the roof frame. 

Why Black Streaks, Moss and Fungus Grow on Roofs When algae and fungus get together, they form something new, lichen. Lichen is a photosynthetic fungus that has roots that wrap around the granules, feeding on the nutrients of the GM and the filler in the shingles. Once on the roof, lichen cannot easily be removed. Even if it dries out, it can come back to life when rain or moisture appears. Scrubbing or power washing the lichen will only do more damage.