In fact traditional algae prevention shingles include granules that contain a layer of algae fighting copper.
Roofing shingles with copper in them.
Copper strips at the top are the best way to stop black algae stains see below.
Some shingles come with small amounts of copper in the granules.
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And that works well for a while.
Copper shingles are an environmentally friendly choice for roofing.
Seventy five percent of copper used in making copper shingles is recycled.
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A copper strip on each side of the roof will extend the life of asphalt shingles 40 or 50 years.
They further benefit the environment because they do not need to be replaced every twenty or so years.
If the roof is ever taken off the copper may be recycled again.
The zappone copper shingle is the only true individual four way interlocking solid 99 96 copper shingle manufactured today.
That s why you ll sometimes see copper or zinc strips installed at the roof ridge on older homes.
Your roof can represent up to 40 of your home s curb appeal.
Installing copper strips on a shingle roof revised 2019.
Asphalt shingles are a very common building material in many new homes built in the midwest.
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Another method is to incorporate copper containing granules on the surface of the shingle.