Rooftop Mold, Mildew, Moss can be controlled
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| On this slate roof,
the copper stack oxidation residue is killing the heavy moss growth. |
Mold, Mildew, Moss and other roof
fungi and other living organisms visible on the roof can invade your
rooftop and the interior of your home but they can be controlled.
At the rooftop, several types of organisms visibly grow to detract
from the beauty of your home if left unchecked. They feed on several
types of organic food and have a decent source of moisture when they
flourish in the warmth on the rooftop. The three basic elements of
existence, food, water, and warmth are necessary for the survival
of these organisms. Usually and in any other situation around the
home, an expert would claim that if one element were to be removed,
the life cycle would end for these ugly life forms.
On your rooftop, however, controlling
the environment can be very difficult. Introduction of poison to the
equation does prove successful in most cases. Highly caustic materials
are not the right answer. Simple measures for the simple organisms
are best.
Copper has been known for centuries
to kill mold, mildew, moss, and many slimy things. A bright idea came
to an enterprising person that patented its use in roofing shingles:
Title: Method of inhibiting algae growth on asphalt shingles
Document: United States Patent 5356664
Abstract: A method of inhibiting algae growth on an asphalt shingle
surface exposed to varying humidity using a blend of copper-containing
algae-resistant granules and non-algae-resistant granules. The copper-containing
algae-resistant granules comprise a substrate granule having at least
one inner ceramic coating layer comprising cuprous oxide and a seal
coating having a thickness covering the inner layer and which is at
time t.sub.o devoid of copper.
In all of the photographs on this
page different types of metals have been emitting caustic ions during
oxidation that kill moss, mold, and mildew in their wake. Shingle
manufacturers have caught on and offer algae resistant shingles that
have either zinc or copper in the granular surfacing material. Make
sure your next roof comes with a warranty on algae resistance.
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| The zinc in the galvanized
steel has killed the moss beneath this skylight. |
There are also products that mount
unobtrusively onto the roof that contain zinc and they work quite
well at keeping your roof clear of these organisms.
Call us or drop an email (click below)
for an estimate and we will be happy to explain.
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