Roof Maxx vs. Copper Roof Strips
Roof Maxx™ vs. Copper Roof Strips - Copper is Guaranteed to Keep Your Roof in Great Shape
I've seen quite a few TV commercials for a product called Roof Maxx™. Have you seen them too?
My 30-year asphalt shingles failed in just nine years. I was so angry, I researched why asphalt shingles fall apart long before they should.
You can read all about this in my short Roofing Ripoff book.
Many people call me on the phone to ask about Roof Maxx™. They have discovered my Roof Maxx™ review, which I published several years ago.
Just below are rhetorical questions I ask while talking to them on the phone.
In my opinion, there's a MUCH BETTER way to prolong the life of asphalt shingles.
I can PROVE THIS CLAIM.
Copper roof strips are guaranteed to slow the aging of your asphalt shingles.
I was the first person in the world to discover that copper ions do a superb job of adding decades of life to asphalt shingles. Look at this photo:
Look at how the small amount of copper that washes down from the roof of the cupola prevents the shingles from aging. The shingles to the right are missing all their granules and are curled like potato chips. Copyright 2025 Tim Carter ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
Look at how most of the colored granules are missing on the shingles. They are now unprotected from the photons in the ultraviolet light. How can one deny that copper ions extend the life of asphalt shingles after seeing this photo? Copyright 2025 Tim Carter ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
Do You Ask These Questions?
Roof Maxx™ has not been around for very many years. Where is the actual proof that Roof Maxx™ does as it claims?
The UV rays of the sun are so powerful that they can blast metal ions from lead, zinc, and copper flashings. What do the UV rays do to a plant-based liquid?
Is the liquid used by the Roof Maxx™ contractors concentrated to save on shipping costs? If so, how do you know the applicator is not diluting it too much to increase his/her profits?
How do you know if your asphalt shingles are too far gone and you're wasting your money by squirting a liquid on them?
How do you know if enough of the liquid is being sprayed on your roof?
Do you continue to experience granule loss after the liquid has been sprayed on your shingles? If so, this may mean the liquid is not working.
How to Use Copper to Save Your Roof
Look at how I installed copper roof strips on my daughter's new home:
I applied these copper strips to my daughter’s new home five years ago. Invisible atoms of copper wash down onto the shingles each time it rains. This can add 40, or more, years worth of service life to the roof. Copyright 2024 Tim Carter
You can purchase a simple how-to guide from me that shares what copper to buy and how to install it.