I've gotta admit, I've tried zinc strips and honestly wasn't too impressed. Maybe I installed them wrong (totally possible, knowing my DIY skills), but the moss seemed pretty unfazed. Ended up just using a moss-killing spray once or twice a year—bit of a hassle, but it does the trick. Also, about gutters...I get your point, but man, climbing ladders every season gets old fast. I'm seriously considering gutter guards next spring...anyone had luck with those?
I put gutter guards on a couple years back and honestly, they're worth it. Not perfect—still gotta clear off leaves occasionally—but beats climbing ladders every few months. Zinc strips didn't impress me either, spray's been my go-to as well.
"Zinc strips didn't impress me either, spray's been my go-to as well."
Yeah, zinc strips can be hit or miss. Had a customer swear by copper strips instead—claimed they kept moss away better. Never tried them myself though... anyone here have experience with copper?
Tried copper strips once, wasn't overly impressed. Quick rundown:
- Installation was easy enough, no big deal.
- Noticed some reduction in moss, but nothing dramatic.
- Definitely pricier than zinc, didn't seem worth the extra bucks.
- Ended up going back to spray treatments—less hassle overall.
"spray's been my go-to as well."
Yeah, same here. Copper might work better in certain climates or roof types, but personally, I'm skeptical it's the magic bullet some folks claim...
Copper strips can be effective, but their performance depends heavily on roof pitch, local humidity, and even the type of shingles you have. I've seen decent results on steeper roofs, but flatter ones...not so much. Sprays usually offer more consistent outcomes overall.
