There’s a Fungus Among Us…Gloeocapsa magma

September 20, 2016 | Filed under: Buying a New Roof , Newsletter Articles , Research

Gloeocapsa magma. Ever hear of it before? Perhaps you haven’t heard of it but we guarantee that you have seen it. Curious? Gloeocapsa magma is the algae that grows on composition shingles, causing unsightly streaks and stains. The amount of gloeocapsa magma on a rooftop is a common way in which people estimate the age… read more