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Old 1/4/07, 10:11 PM
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Default Black stains on roof

What is it and what causes it?

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Old 1/4/07, 10:32 PM
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Algae.

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Old 1/4/07, 10:34 PM
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Here is another one. Not only tells the story of what causes this but offers some real solutions. Enjoy. I like your last name.

http://www.durashield.com/
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Old 1/4/07, 11:13 PM
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Thanks Joe and Doug for that helpful info. By the way, Doug, I like your name too. Douglas Edwards is my late grandfathers name. Everyone called him Doug.
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