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Algae, Mold and Moss: Tampa Bay’s Humidity Problem and What It’s Doing to Your Roof Right Now

June 9, 2026
Dark algae streaks on asphalt shingle roof in Tampa Bay Florida neighborhood

If you’ve noticed dark streaks running down your roof, you’re not alone. Drive through any neighborhood in Brandon, Riverview, or Valrico and you’ll see it — dark staining on roof after roof, most visible on lighter-colored shingles. Most homeowners assume it’s dirt or normal aging. It’s not. Those streaks are alive, and in Tampa Bay’s…

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