Does anyone know of a website explaining the correct way copper should be added to existing shingles on a roof?
TIA,
Does anyone know of a website explaining the correct way copper should be added to existing shingles on a roof?
TIA,
Copper works better than zinc, but zinc is less expensive.
Carolyn,
They always get installed under the ridge shingles as it is the highest portion of the roof.
I recommend these Zinc strips to my clients.
Yes, Copper will work also.
Hi to all,
just to add to the confusion The last ones I installed a few years ago were a copper/zinc alloy, I believe zinc is too soft to be used by itself.
I hope this helps (but suspect it doesn’t) :mrgreen: :mrgreen:
Regards
Gerry
OK - I realize I should’ve given a little more info on why I ask this question. I went with a friend to look at a house she was thinking of buying. I wasn’t doing an inspection, she just wanted me to ride along to see 3 homes she is considering. I didn’t have a camera with me & one of the homes had an approximately 6" wide strip of copper nailed about 1 1/2’ down from the ridge of the roof. It was kind of woven between the lower edges of the row of shingles above the copper & the nails were driven through & exposed to the exterior.
Well, my friends fiance supposedly worked with a roofer at one point & time & he told her this is how they do it on an existing shingle roof & there is nothing wrong with it. I don’t intend to get in the middle, but I told her I would expect the exposed nailheads to leak somewhere down the line, if they are not already.
I wanted to find a website which showed (very simply) how to properly install it to show my friend.
That sounds like my WALK inspection that I do for property investors. Since there obviously is a demand in your area, consider offering choices if you don’t already.
Carolyn,
Exposed nails do not have to be removed. Simply recommend a dab of roofing tar onto all roofing nail heads.
I love this site Carol, always has good info:
http://www.askthebuilder.com/B374_Installing_Copper_Strips_Under_Shingles.shtml
Here is a list of the roofing issues he’s discussed.
Thank you Peter - That’s what I was looking for. Much appreciated.
Thank you to everyone else too.