Removing Algae Stains From Roof Shingles

Removing algae stains from roof shingles is easy with the right technique. http://go.askthebuilder.com/NewsletterSignupNow Tim Carter demonstrates the right way to eliminate many roof stains, such as black roof stains and algae roof stains.

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[InnocentyInsane]

and why are you scrubing the roof? Do you want to knock off the granuals and replace the roof sooner?

[AsktheBuilder]

@InnocentyInsane That brush doesn't remove granules. You need to try it yourself. You'll be shocked how well the granules are embedded in the liquid asphalt.

[InnocentyInsane]

@AsktheBuilder What kind of brush is it? and isnt it easier to use a good chemical and low pressure rinse instead

[AsktheBuilder]

@InnocentyInsane It's a regular scrub brush. Heavy Sigh!! I must have done a horrible job in this video. Didn't you see me use the *special good* chemical? See that stuff I'm spraying on the algae? See it foam up? That's the BEST oxygen bleach in the USA. Stain Solver. Just go to the StainSolver website - the dot com one - and see how amazing it is. It cleans anything water washable.

[Boodieman72]

Add a Zinc strip at the top of the roof, every time it rains some gets released and will prevent the algae from coming back.

[AsktheBuilder]

Thanks for the comment. I've discovered over the years that copper is far more effective than zinc.

[hitachi088]

@TheDaldi8800 but you better have a good constructed house, clay title weight alot!

[TheDaldi8800]

in germany we working not with shingles, this is not good quality !

we work with tile and natural slates, this consists 30 - 100 years !

but it is artlessly dearer ..... but mutch few repair !

[myfordranger]

i use a roof ladder if i can or rent a cherry picker or some kind of a lift. some roofs have steep pitches and can not stand on them without support. alway think safety when on a roof. i use roofing brackets for extra safety..

[morellahcaracas]

lovely video, very useful, thank you.