Roofing Shingles Copper Granules

3m copper granules provide resistance to algae growth and the black streaks that form on shingles from this growth.

Roofing shingles copper granules.

By capitalizing on our high quality granules and innovative thinking manufacturers are able to use a mixture of both copper and classic granules to create a. And that works well for a while. But eventually the granules degrade and become less effective. Granules helps protect against damaging sunlight for durability and long life.

In fact traditional algae prevention shingles include granules that contain a layer of algae fighting copper. Your roof can represent up to 40 of your home s curb appeal. Copper fights black streaks. 3m copper roofing granules are the key ingredient used in shingles featuring scotchgard protector to help protect shingles against black streaks caused by algae for up to 20 years.

Atlas shingles featuring scotchgard protector have. It s my belief the manufacturer didn t put enough of the copper coated granules in the shingles. A minimum 10 blend of evenly distributed 3m copper granules among standard colored granules. These shingles are made with a blend of surface granules that includes numerous copper containing granules.

Applying 3m science to our innovative roofing granules we offer sustainable solutions to homeowners manufactures and contractors. It s not uncommon to see copper installed above bay windows on turrets as gutters flashing or drip edge trim. The issue is i bought some of these shingles to put on my own garden shed and it still developed the black algae. Copper containing granules with a proprietary 3m porous ceramic coating that allow copper ions to release slowly over time.

Our specialty granules offer unique performance features for asphalt shingles stone coated metal and low slope cap sheets can reduce the urban heat island effect and pollution in smog ridden cities. Another method is to incorporate copper containing granules on the surface of the shingle. The best way to stop the black stains is to install solid copper strips up at the ridge line of your roof or along the angled hips if. Copper is an elegant roofing metal often used for roof accents or trim combined with another roofing system.

Copper possesses natural anti algae properties and the copper in the granules is gradually released over time to provide reliable long term protection from algae formation to help a roof maintain its true luster.