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How to Tell if Your Roof Needs Cleaning or Replacing

Black streaks on a roof are usually caused by algae growth, not dirt or roof failure, and many roofs can be safely restored with professional soft washing. However, if shingles are curling, losing granules, leaking, or showing signs of structural deterioration, cleaning alone will not solve the problem and the roof may be approaching replacement…