What causes those black streaks on my roof?
Those dark streaks are Gloeocapsa magma—a blue-green algae that feeds on the limestone filler in asphalt shingles. It's extremely common in Georgia's humid climate and spreads across your roof over time. Beyond looking bad, it traps heat (raising your cooling bill) and slowly deteriorates shingle granules, shortening roof life by years. The fix is soft wash roof cleaning: a low-pressure treatment under 100 PSI that kills the algae at its root without damaging shingles or voiding warranties.
