Comments on: A Practical Roof Cleaning Solution for an Ugly Roof

By: Bob Bessette

Bob Bessette — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 08:02:14 +0000

Glad to help Janet. Good luck with the work. It is worth every penny!

Best,
Bob

By: Janet F.

Janet F. — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 00:57:03 +0000

Very, very helpful info that I will share with my roofer, who will be doing the work. Thanks again.

Janet

By: Bob Bessette

Bob Bessette — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 22:17:37 +0000

Hi Janet,
I still had some zinc strips left so I am going to write out the directions on the box:
1. Roof must be cleaned using Shingle Shield Roof and Deck Cleaner prior to installation of the Shingle Shield zinc strips.
2. Beginning from either end of the roof peak install a continuous single row under the first available course of shingles below the ridge line. To allow for thermal expansion leave a 1/8″ gap between each section or just overlap them slightly.
3. Simply slide one Shingle Shield up under the shingle until its built-in alignment guide butts against the edge of the shingle.
4. Once aligned, raise shingle tab, locate the pre-punched hole and nail into place using a high quality hot dipped galvanized roofing nail. note; A dab of roofing cement over the nail will ensure a watertight seal (wood roofs should use a neoprene washer head nail).
5. Repeat the process along the roof line until the row is completed. Note: for persistent problems, severe conditions, or slopes greater than 20 ft., install a second row midway down the roof slope.
6. Additional Shingle Shield pieces should be placed below dormers, chimneys, or any other obstruction which blocks the flow of rainwater from the ridgeline.

FYI, we only put one row just below the ridgeline and it has worked well for us with no additional staining problems and never added any pieces below our chimney and still no problem.

I hope this helps!

Best,
Bob

By: Bob Bessette

Bob Bessette — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 23:35:46 +0000

Hi Janet,
Thanks for reading. I did not secure the zinc strips as my roofer did it for a reasonable price. I think all he did was place the strips under a row of shingles and then re-secured the shingles with a couple of shingle nails and there is also the tar underneath the shingles that will also help secure the strips. They do show but it is not bad. My shingles were already brown so the zinc blended in with the roof. Look at my pictures and click on them to make them bigger. You hardly see them in the pics.

Best,
Bob

By: Janet F.

Janet F. — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 16:57:44 +0000

Thank you so much for your informative blog. This was exactly the kind of info I was looking for. I’m now waiting to get an estimate from a chimney sweep company. One quick question on the zinc strips. How are they secured under the shingles? Do they stick out and show after installation? Thanks again.
Janet F.

By: Bob Bessette

Bob Bessette — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 16:16:07 +0000

Hi,
It has been over a year now and it still looks great! I think adding the zinc strips was very important.

Thanks,
Bob

By: Add4Green.com

Add4Green.com — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 01:17:35 +0000

It doesn’t look that bad. You should have seen our roof before our home renovation. Now that was an ugly roof. Ha ha ha!
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By: Bob Bessette

Bob Bessette — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 19:44:23 +0000

Hi Christine,
Yes, I agree that I should be affiliating this product but I’m not sure if they have such a program. That is a shame about your roof. It is my guess with your way with words you could coax someone to come out for an estimate.
I know this topic is not exciting to most but practicality sometimes isn’t sexy.. Great job again with your latest post. You might end up calling that your pillar post! If anyone is reading this comment, I’m going to go against the cardinal rule of all bloggers (to never direct a reader to another blog) and direct you to Christine’s latest post How to make sure you never get ahead. I know you can also see it in the CommentLuv link.

Best,
Bob

By: Christine Livingston

Christine Livingston — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 19:37:59 +0000

Wow! Bob, what a difference indeed. And I think you SHOULD be affiliating the product – you are clearly happy with the results!

I have a leaking roof at the moment and cannot find a roofer to fix it for love nor money. I wish you lived this side of the pond – I’d have you come and give me some advice! Your enthusiasm for your DIY here is palpable!

Lovely!
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