Moss Control With Copper
Advice and information on using copper as a roof moss killer
Roof moss can be controlled and even prevented by installing copper to the roof.
When rainwater comes into contact with the copper a residue is released - this creates an enviroment that the moss cannot grow in.
The copper metal works best when the moss has already been manually removed from the roof.
Organic moss killer
Copper is a natural metal that is widely used throughout the building industry - from water supply pipes to roof flashings.
It is much more eco friendly to use this
'organic' moss killer rather than a moss chemical which if used incorrectly can kill fish in rivers.
Copper ridge
The Copper Ridge is a unique product that is manufactured to prevent roof moss growth - It is fixed to the ridge line of the roof and will ensure a moss free roof for years to come.
Limitations
The copper works extremely well with flat roofing tiles as the residue spreads evenly over the roof during rainfall however it is not nearly as effective on profiled tiles where the rainwater and residue is channeled into the lower part of the tile leaving the higher part of the tile to grow moss (see photo).