How To Keep The Algae And Moss Off Your Roof

| January 2, 2011 | 11 Comments

 

Roof moss

Roof moss

When the rain water passes over the copper flashing, a little copper gets mixed into the rain.

Which acts as a poison to the moss

Roof Mold

Roof Mold

and algae. The copper will change color to a green-like grey, but that’s a lot better looking than all that moss and algae!

 

The trick is to put the flashing under the tab of the shingle as far up the roof as you can. You can use a roofing tar and a few nails about every 32 inches apart. Making sure the flashing lays as flat as it can.

 

It’s always a good idea to run it the total length of the roof, why not, you’re up there anyway.

 

Besides copper, you can use zinc coated flashing but it may be harder to find in the stores. All flashing can be found at any home center.

 

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  1. rick roehrich says:

    Would you please e-mail the name of the product Dominick used to clean the algae/moss off the roof in his you-tube video?
    Thank you.
    Rick Roehrich

  2. Burl A. Rogers says:

    What is the name of the "super-duper moss killer" used in the video on removing moss?

  3. alan geng says:

    Looking for name of product used to clean moss off roof. Thanks

  4. Jim Henry says:

    Would like to know product that Dominick used to remove moos off of the roof.

  5. Jim Henry says:

    what is the product used by Dominick to kill moss on roof?

  6. Dasn Christopherson says:

    Could you send me the name of the super duper roof cleaner you used in the video.What strip works better copper or zinc for killing and preventing moss?

    Thanks, Dan Christopherson

  7. dominick says:

    The cleaner comes from Roof Sparkle.com however right now as of 7/2011 they are able to legally ship it via mail.

    Either copper or zinc works good for preventing it but will not kill anything you have already. That would need to be cleaned first.

  8. Jim says:

    Does having moss on your roof damage the roof? Thanks.

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