Stop the Swamp: Why Your Orlando Roof is Turning Black (and How to Fix It)
Stop the Swamp: Why Your Orlando Roof is Turning Black (and How to Fix It) Living in the "City Beautiful" comes with a few trade-offs. We get the world-class theme parks and year-round sunshine, but we also deal with a climate that is essentially a giant petri dish for roof gunk. If you’ve looked up lately and noticed your roof looking more "swamp monster" than "suburban sanctuary," you’re not alone. Here is everything you need to know about roof cleaning in Orlando environment. 1. It’s Not Just Dirt (Meet Gloeocapsa Magma ) Those ugly black streaks on your shingles aren't soot or dust from I-4. In Florida, the most common culprit is a hardy cyanobacteria called Gloeocapsa Magma . This algae loves our high humidity and scorching heat. Worse, it actually feeds on the limestone filler used in modern asphalt shingles. If left untreated, it doesn't just look bad—it literally eats your roof, leading to premature granule loss and a shorter lifespan for ...