I've tried zinc strips once, mostly because they were cheaper than copper (budget life, right?). Honestly, I wasn't blown away. They did slow down the moss growth a bit, but it wasn't exactly a miracle fix. Maybe it depends on climate or something? I've heard folks swear by copper, but the price always makes me hesitate... might just stick to trimming branches and crossing my fingers for now, haha.
I've heard mixed things about zinc strips too. A buddy of mine tried them out last year, and he said pretty much the same thing—slowed down the moss but didn't exactly solve the problem. I think you're onto something with climate playing a role. He lives in a pretty damp area, lots of shade, so moss is basically inevitable there.
Personally, I've been leaning more towards green roofing solutions lately. I know it sounds kinda fancy or complicated, but it's actually pretty straightforward once you get into it. Basically, you plant low-maintenance vegetation on your roof (think sedums or other hardy plants), and they naturally help manage moisture and prevent moss growth. Plus, they look pretty cool and can even help insulate your home a bit.
I get that budget is always a factor though—trust me, I'm right there with you. But if you're already trimming branches and doing regular maintenance anyway, maybe it's worth looking into? You don't have to go full-on rooftop garden or anything crazy; even just a small patch or section can make a noticeable difference.
Have you ever considered something like that, or does it seem too out there? I was skeptical at first too, but after seeing it in action at a friend's place, I'm kinda sold on the idea. Curious if anyone else here has experience with green roofs or similar alternatives...
"Personally, I've been leaning more towards green roofing solutions lately."
Green roofs can be great in theory, but they're not exactly a walk in the park (or garden?) to set up right, especially if your roof wasn't originally built for that extra weight. I've seen some DIY attempts go sideways real fast—think leaks and structural issues. Definitely doable, just make sure you get a pro involved or at least double-check your roof's load capacity first...
Yeah, green roofs sound awesome until you start crunching the numbers. I looked into it a while back, and between reinforcing the roof structure and waterproofing everything properly, it quickly turned into a bigger project than my wallet was ready for. Plus, keeping plants alive up there isn't as easy as tossing some seeds around—trust me, my backyard garden is proof of that. Still love the idea though...maybe someday when I'm feeling braver (and richer), haha.
"keeping plants alive up there isn't as easy as tossing some seeds around—trust me, my backyard garden is proof of that."
Haha, man, I feel you. I tried a mini rooftop herb garden once—thought it’d be easy-peasy until the wind blew half my basil onto the neighbor’s driveway. Lesson learned: rooftops + gardening = surprise yardwork for neighbors.
