Abstract A method of inhibiting algae growth on an asphalt shingle surface exposed to varying humidity using a blend of copper-containing algae-resistant granules and non-algae-resistant granules. The copper-containing algae-resistant granules comprise a substrate granule having at least one inner ceramic coating layer comprising cuprous oxide and a seal coating having a thickness covering the inner layer and which is at time t.sub.o devoid of copper.
Patent number: 5356664 Filing date: Jun 11, 1993 Issue date: Oct 18, 1994 Inventors: Sankar B. Narayan, William T. Fay, Billy L. George, Christine A. Sobon, Mark H. Kayser Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company