Roof Algea Killer

The industrial grade roof cleaner does a really good job of getting rid of algae and lichen based residue which certainly makes it more capable than some of the other existing options.

Roof algea killer.

Attached near the peak of the roof. Bayer 2 in 1 moss algae killer cleaner is a potassium soap of fatty acids and inert ingredients in liquid form. It s not just for roofs. To keep the algae from coming back insert 6 inch wide strips of zinc or copper under the row of shingling closest to the roof peak leaving an inch or two of the lower edge exposed to the weather.

Yes copper strips stop moss and algae growth. Rooftop moss and algae are very common especially if you live in an area with heavy rainfall and high humidity levels. Another noteworthy feature of the gp66 is universality. You cannot control whether the wind deposits spores onto your roof but you can prevent the spores from developing into algae.

Algae stains don t show up below the metal flashing around chimneys or roof vents because the copper and the zinc coating on galvanized sheet metal are toxic to algae. When it rains a slight amount of zinc dissolves from the strips and coats the roof inhibiting algae and fungus. Roofs generally have a lot of metal in the form of vents gutters drains nails and cables so this can be a plus for most types of roof. Bayer 2 in 1 algae and moss killer.

Unlike zinc based moss killers this product is advertised as being non corrosive to metals. Once the roof is clean you can hinder moss and algae growth by introducing copper onto the roof surface. This product will not stain concrete or other surfaces. Copper is a natural biocide and it s safe.

A single application will control moss and algae on wood concrete and asphalt for several months to 1 year. Garden hose spray attachment. Bioadvanced 2 in 1 moss and algae killer and cleaner is a fast acting moss algae and lichen killer for use on lawns roofs patios fences bark mulch and driveways. 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.

10 gallon garden sprayer. Zinc strips left have been used for many years as an algae preventative. Copper is a naturally occurring element.