Roofing Shingles Copper Granules

Atlas shingles featuring scotchgard protector have.

Roofing shingles copper granules. 3m smog reducing granules are specially designed to be environmentally friendly by converting nitrogen oxide into more eco friendly water soluble ions. As an aesthetic treatment of end laps and side laps on granule surfaced built up and modified bitumen membranes mineral shield roofing granules provide a multi faceted design and light reflective construction that adds dimension and depth to membrane products. These shingles are made with a blend of surface granules that includes numerous copper containing granules. 3m copper granules provide resistance to algae growth and the black streaks that form on shingles from this growth.

Applying 3m science to our innovative roofing granules we offer sustainable solutions to homeowners manufactures and contractors. And that works well for a while. The issue is i bought some of these shingles to put on my own garden shed and it still developed the black algae. It s my belief the manufacturer didn t put enough of the copper coated granules in the shingles.

In fact traditional algae prevention shingles include granules that contain a layer of algae fighting copper. 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. 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. 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.

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. Granules helps protect against damaging sunlight for durability and long life. It s not uncommon to see copper installed above bay windows on turrets as gutters flashing or drip edge trim. Your roof can represent up to 40 of your home s curb appeal.

Copper roof shingles are another type of metal roofing system offered by a few companies. A minimum 10 blend of evenly distributed 3m copper granules among standard colored granules. But eventually the granules degrade and become less effective. Copper is an elegant roofing metal often used for roof accents or trim combined with another roofing system.

Copper containing granules with a proprietary 3m porous ceramic coating that allow copper ions to release slowly over time.