Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
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Stained roofs in The Villages
Have you ever noticed the stained roofs in Th Villages? I have so I went to my best friend who was a CFO with some of the largest shingle companies. Below is his expert opinion!
It sounds like fungus growth, which is common on roofs in this part of the country. There are several ways to treat this and even some ways to prevent it from coming back. We actually made a fungus-resistant shingle by mixing copper granules in with the regular granules. As the granules oxidized, it created a chemical reaction that would kill the fungus. Some people put copper strips on their ridges to get the same effect. Some companies will wash the roofs with similar chemicals. Check with a reputable roofer for your options there. |
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It is actually an algae. Pretty much all shingles used in the south are treated with copper to kill the algae. Unfortunately, it doesn't last forever and you may eventually see some black staining develop.
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I’ve had success in New England with a product called “Wet and Forget”. If it can and does take moss off of a asphalt shingle roof it should work here. I also used it on my concrete patio that had turned black, it’s doing a job there too. I just sprayed some on my driveway here in the Villages. The only downside it won’t work overnight, it needs 6 months to a year but it does work.
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Wet-and-For...over/999972902
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The staining is algae and is not unique to TV. It is all over the northeast. I have been using "Wet and forget" for several years and it does a great job. Last year I used it on my home in TV , siding and sunbrella birdcage cover. The power shot attached to hose and shots up high so you don't need a ladder. The shutoff is difficult so I suggest using a hose shutoff between hose and power shot applicator.
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Our courtyard villa neighborhood had about 70 of our 80 villas re-roofed by the same contractor five years ago, and many of these roofs now have black stains on them. The shingles are 50 year CertainTeed Landmark shingles, and one of our HOA board members recently called their warranty department and learned that the stains are likely algea/mold, and are covered by warranty. We are now in the process of figuring out how to get the warranty work done. But clearly, CertainTeed is standing behind their product.
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Most houses on our block had them washed last year. Call the warranty department they'll take care of setting up the appointment or contacting the cleaner for you
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Patchogue, NY; Village of Bonita Sept.09 |
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That will never happen, the POA might bring it up in one of their monthly papers though
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