Many homeowners are burdened with unwelcome house guests every year. Its not the kind of guests that youre thinking of, however, as this guest doesnt enter the home. It invites itself to sit on your roof and causes unsightly discoloration. Its algae and it effects a lot of homeowners, particularly those who live in areas of high humidity. Algae, however, doesnt discriminate against those who dont live in highly humid climates. It will attach to any roof and can be carried through wind, squirrels, birds, etc.
The Copper Concept
The concept behind algae resistant roof shingles is actually quite simple. Copper, which is a main ingredient in this new innovation of shingles, stops algae before it attaches to your home. Homeowners can now purchase shingles that have copper built directly into the colored granules. The copper isnt visible, but its presence is certainly felt by unsuspecting algae as it is unable to survive on your roofs surface. With use of these new products, your entire roof becomes an unwelcoming host to algae. Expectedly, these shingles will cost a few extra bucks, but are well worth the extra cost when you factor the expense of algae removal. The...