Reddit reviews Zinc Roof Armor - 6 inches Wide Zinc Strip, 1-roll of 50 Feet Prevent Algae, Moss, Fungus & Mildew
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RotoMetals Zinc Armor (pure zinc strips) inhibits the growth of: algae, fungus, lichen, mildew, and moss on your roofAVAILABLE IN 50FT ROLLS and 3 different widths; 3", 6", and 12" for roofs of all shapes and sizes. To achieve optimul results, use the 3โ for areas with 20ft or less below the installation area. The 6โ protects up to 40ft below installation. For anything over 40ft use the 12โ. If you are not sure, we recommend the 6", which will provide more zinc exposure and ions to protect the roof.ROOF PROTECTION THAT CAN LAST 20+ YEARS with RotoMetals Zinc Armor. Made with 99.65% Pure Zinc and 0.35% Titanium and Copper (inert) for added strength and durability.MADE IN THE USA - RotoMetals Zinc Armor is made in the USA.RUST FREE because its made of pure zinc. It's more effective than galvanized steel roof protectants (steel sheets with a thin zinc coating), as that thin zinc coating will chip away eventually and expose the steel which will rust and discolor your roof. Steel rusts, where zinc does not.
Please do not pressure wash your roof shingles. It might not seem like a major thing, but that rough granule surface is very important to the function and durability of them. I have the same issue on my house with a half shaded roof. Great for keeping the energy bills down in the summer, but bad for moss build up.
Get a spray bottle with 50/50 bleach water mixture and spray it on there to start. But, the only way to not have to do this each year is to install a metal zinc strip at the top of the roof, like this https://www.amazon.com/Zinc-Roof-Armor
It's fairly easy to install, even for a beginner dyi'er. That is as long as your comfortable being on a roof.
You'll need the zinc strip, tin snips, good quality construction adhesive, and a caulk gun(for the adhesive). Right below the ridge vent single (the one lapping the roofs ridge) insert the zinc strip about an inch and secure with the adhesive. Only needs to be done above the areas you having the moss appear. And that's it :)
Now when it rains, water will run over the strip and carry zinc particulates down the roof, preventing the growth of future moss.