Jeff The Drunk, BITCH wrote:
On Fri, 27 Nov 2009 10:54:03 -0600, The Daring Dufas
wrote:

Meat Plow wrote:
On Fri, 27 Nov 2009 10:29:11 -0600, The Daring Dufas
wrote:

Red Green wrote:
"benick" wrote in
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I had new roofing installed (GAF 50 year asphalt shingles) about 5
years ago. I've noticed that over the past year its started to
develop growing moss and algae on certain sections which are located
under tall oak trees. The old roof, under the same trees for 30
years had NONE of this growth. I've also noticed that on one side of
my house, the same end of the house with the roof moss, has algae
growing relatively significantly on my white alum siding. Again,
only the past year or so.

This side is south facing and there are no side trees blocking
horizontal sun exposure.

So, my questions a

What might be causing this condition starting only this past year?

What damage is being caused by the moss on the shingles?

What could I do to eliminate and prevent future growth?

Any possible recourse with the shingle manufacturer?

Thanks for any/all advice provided.

B

Very first result from Bing
search....http://www.askthebuilder.com/539-Rem...and-Algae-From
-Roofs.shtml

Brush it off with a stiff bristle brush and add copper strips under
the cap with an inch or 2 of copper exposed....


Zinc strips are often used. Lot less expensive. Have no knowledge of
comparison of effectiveness.
I thought copper worked too?

TDD
I use strips made from the pelts of baby seals.
Which part of them do you eat first?

TDD

Eat baby seals? That's not nice!

It's a sin to let food go to waste. If you kill an animal,
(crack heads are the exception) you must eat it or give it
to the less fortunate so they may not starve.

TDD