Can Lichen Damage Roof Tiles? Facts Homeowners Should Know
If you own a home on the Sunshine Coast, you have probably noticed the grey, green, orange or yellow patches that spread across roofs in suburbs from Maroochydore to Caloundra, and from Buderim to the hinterland. Those patches are often lichen. Many homeowners wonder whether they are merely cosmetic or a genuine threat to the roof. The short answer is that lichen can damage roof tiles over time, particularly in a warm, humid, coastal climate like ours. Understanding how it