Darren driscoll feb 14 2013.
Moss b gone copper gutters.
When copper zinc strips or wire is strategically placed on your roof it becomes a barrier to moss growth below the line of installation.
Its corrosion byproduct when washed down by rainwater will blanket the portion of your roof which meets your gutters preventing spores from reproducing.
Copper gutters develop a rich patina as it weathers and it s the patina coating that protects the copper from corroding and why copper often can last over 100 years.
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Copper gutters it is an effective and inexpensive way to control the moss growth which is commonly sold at your local hardware stores but there are serious problems which are not so obvious.
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Start by creating a vinegar and water solution.
Cut or buy long strips of standard copper or zinc flashing and run a line around your roof a foot away from your gutter system and along any other zones that seem especially susceptible to moss growth.
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Copper is a also a natural fungicide and algaecide which will helps keep moss from growing around the roof.
Spray copper sulfate over the moss affected roof using a garden or hose end sprayer blending and applying the material at a rate of 1 4 to 1 2 ounce of material per 10 gallons of water.
Copper and zinc is a natural enemy to moss.
Applications of zinc and copper sulfate are said to last for up to one year depending on the concentrations of moss.
Copper and zinc have properties that prevent moss growth.
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Of this product will treat an area of up to 3 000 sq.
Install strips of copper or zinc above gutters.
Moss also requires a little extra effort to get out of your gutters as it is a very persistent little plant.
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Allow plenty of time for the chemical to act.
Half round gutters were a common choice before 1950 but now have made a big come back with builders architects and homeowners wanting a distinctive look.
For larger homes the 6 half round copper gutter system is a popular choice.
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It can either be sprinkled dry or mixed with water based on the needs of your surfaces.
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Annual application is generally needed.
Moss b ware is designed to attack moss on roofs patios walkways and other outdoor surfaces and is safe for use on wood composition concrete and many kinds of metal.
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Moss on your roof and in your gutters can clog your gutters and retain water as surely as old wet leaves can.
