How To Install Zinc Roof

Low maintenance is also among zinc s advantages.

How to install zinc roof.

Quick to install is another benefit of installing a zinc roof system. Preventing roof moss with zinc strips in this video this old house general contractor tom silva shares tips for keeping a roof free of moss and mold by this old house. Galvanized steel which is created by using a soft layer of zinc to protect the inner layers is the most common type of steel roofing. The roof must be cleaned of moss and or mildew.

If the roof extends for more than 14 4 27 m down from the ridge where the zinc strip is installed re growth can occur. The zinc metal strips are made from a variety of metals. There s a lot of moss and mildew growing on parts of the roof. Noise is usually not a factor if you are installing a steel roof over asphalt.

By installing the strips on the ridge any water that runs over them will trickle down the roof carrying the zinc chemicals with it. Zinc takes less energy to produce than other metal roofing solutions. The strips are then coated with zinc. Can someone tell me the best technique to attach it to the roof so it won t corrode at the attach points and not blow away from wind.

On roofs with moss algae mildew or fungus the existing growth must first be removed by pressure washing or brushing then the root systems must be chemically treated and destroyed see magazine articles for bleach solution. If possible it is best to slide about 1 4 under the roof ridge vent roof cap or the top row. I d like to buy zinc strips from home depot and place them along the top ridge. Install the second course just like the first using the guidelines on the underlayment to get the correct overlap.

I have a house that sits in the shade in the woods. Step 4 maintaining the zinc strips. In these cases installing a second zinc strip approximately halfway down the roof slope is recommended. A good product to consider is roof be clean see www roofbeclean for product information.

Long lasting corrosion resistant and recyclable zinc is a softer metal and can be damaged by hail or extreme weather. Using 2 5 or 3 5 wide zincshield install by butting the zinc strip against the ridge vent roof cap or the top most row of shingles at the roof ridge. Aside from ensuring the roof is free from fallen debris such as leaves little upkeep is required. When an ice dam forms on a roof usually caused by poor attic insulation ventilation ice and water can work their way up under the shingles and leak back into the house.

The roof is about an 8 by 12 pitch with architectural. Install z stop zinc strips 50 foot roll to keep it from growing back.