Algae Resistant Siding

Having said that health issues are also a concern.

Algae resistant siding. It s attractive and durable plus it holds up better than wood siding. Another method is to incorporate copper containing granules on the surface of the shingle. Help keep your roof looking like new with the protection of owens corning streakguard algae resistance protection. Humid or maritime climate s are more susceptible to algae growth so look for algae resistant shingles ar that help inhibit the growth of streak causing blue green algae.

Look at your shingles in the daylight against your siding before you make any final decisions. Algae fighting has come of age with stainguard time release technology certain metal ions like copper and zinc can help reduce algae growth. Wet and forget moss mold mildew algae stain remover this bleach free wet and forget formula harnesses the power of ammonium chloride to eliminate mold mildew moss and algae. Certainteed warrants that algae resistant shingles will remain free from blue green algae during this period and will pay without proration the reasonable cost to replace or clean the affected shingles.

Our algae resistant shingles carry a limited warranty against contamination from blue green algae during the first 10 or 15 years depending on the product. Vinyl siding is undeniably growing in popularity and with good reason too. But that doesn t mean you can t get mold on vinyl siding. A chemical solution is necessary.

Vinyl siding is made to withstand cracks chips and fading. While the growth of algae and mildew doesn t automatically mean there s a problem it can mean that your home is trapping moisture underneath the siding. This is an issue with homes that don t have a proper weather barrier installed underneath the siding which is common in older homes as well as homes where the siding was not properly installed. Owens corning blends copper lined granules into our colorful granules which help resist algae growth.

When it comes to wood siding the mildew and algae are possibly feasting on the actual stains and sealers you may have used to preserve the wood. Darker colored shingles absorb heat and light while lighter colors reflect it. On top of that you need a vinyl siding cleaner that fits with your pressure washer and does the cleaning with ease. Many clear and semi transparent wood sealers and.

Hard stubborn mildew or algae is tough to remove with only pressure washing.