Roof Algae Control

You cannot control whether the wind deposits spores onto your roof but you can prevent the spores from developing into algae.

Roof algae control.

4 7 out of 5 stars 142. It works with any wood or composition roof. Zinc armor 3 inch wide zinc strip 1 roll of 50 feet prevent algae moss for roofs fungus mildew made in usa. Common algae that form on roof surfaces including asphalt shingles and roll roofing include the algae shown above and gleocapsa magma a species that generally appears black on the roof surface but under some lighting conditions even on the roof gleocapsa magma can appear as a blue green color as might other algae genera species.

Prevention is always the best option for dealing with roof algae. That way whenever it rains some of the metal molecules will wash down the roof and kill any algae trying to regain a foothold on your shingles. Increase the amount of sun on your roof by trimming back overhanging branches. The natural action of rain water time releases zinc carbonate a proven fungistat which then washes down the roof preventing destructive roof moss algae and fungus growth.

Zincshield pure zinc strip to avoid ugly roof stains from moss algae fungus and mildew 50 foot roll 2 5 includes bag of zincshield nails made in the usa. You must make the roof an unhealthy environment for spores.