Moss Resistant Roofs

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Moss resistant roofs. Roof algae is common on shingles that aren t algae resistant. Though algae resistant shingles will not prevent moss they will help you avoid pesky algae. Discuss this option with your roofer when it s time to replace the roof. Since asphalt is an expensive petroleum based product they try to minimize it by using more crushed limestone.

Help keep your roof looking like new with the protection of owens corning streakguard algae resistance protection. To kill roof algae use oxygen bleach. And that works well for a while. Chemically treated roof shingles are available from several asphalt roofing manufacturers who offer these products which are resistant to moss lichens or algae growth on roofs.

Certainteed warrants that algae resistant shingles will remain free from blue green algae during this period and will pay without proration the reasonable cost to replace or clean the. Where there s moss there is also algae as they thrive on the same wet and shady conditions. Opting for moss and algae resistant shingles can help your roof look and perform its best for many years to come. There s more algae on roofs today because manufacturers use crushed limestone within the shingle as a filler so they don t have to use as much asphalt.

But eventually the granules degrade and become less effective. Our algae resistant shingles carry a limited warranty against contamination from blue green algae during the first 10 or 15 years depending on the product. Best seller gaf timberline natural shadow charcoal algae resistant architectural shingles 33 33 sq. It appears like black streaks in the shape of an upside down cone.

Per bundle 21 pieces model 0601180 view the gaf lifetime roofing system 25 98 bundle 25 98 bundle buy 36 or more 23 38. That s why gaf developed stainguard plus time release algae fighting technology. For more than 30 years we ve continued to advance our technologies to keep roofs beautiful and virtually maintenance free. In fact traditional algae prevention shingles include granules that contain a layer of algae fighting copper.

Moss lichens algae resistant roof shingles use algae resistant shingles when re roofing. Owens corning blends copper lined granules into our colorful granules which help resist algae growth. Here are five of the most important facts homeowners should know about the effects of moss and algae buildup on roofing materials and the advantages of materials resistant to these types of vegetation for their texas homes. Carefully place a ladder near the area of moss growth and don slip resistant shoes old clothes rubber gloves and eye.