Refinishing Metal Roofs

Before making repairs yourself investigate whether you have any paperwork on the original purchase of your roof the warranty may cover some or all of the repair costs.

Refinishing metal roofs.

Galvanized metal roofs are usually painted with acrylic based paint. Terne is best painted with an oil based paint. Church roofs school roofs facades mansard roofs and other colored metal roofs are a major part of the image of the building. Whether you own that facility have the responsibility for maintaining it it represents a vital element for your business and profits as well as representing a liability if neglected.

Choose a paint that s right for your metal roof. Some historical homes have terne metal roofs and these need to be painted with oil based paint. Faded dull metal roofs can look like new again when restored with everbrite protective coating and will be protected from sun salt air acid rain and other damaging elements. One of my neighbors used an oil based paint as a primer since some of the metal was rusted and then covered the roof with one of the specially formulated roofing paints that is sold by calbar for use on old metal roofs for an added layer of protection.

Apply the primer with a roller using a paint brush to access. Roll in a vertical motion working backward toward the extension ladder. Metal roofs are very durable but because of storm damage rust or expansion and contraction of the metal they occasionally need repair. Restoring your metal roof is an incredibly cost efficient way to maintain it.

Choose a product designed for use on outdoor metal applications. Find either oil based or acrylic based paint at your local home improvement store. Coat the entire metal roof surface with a rust inhibiting primer. Wait three hours for the metal to dry.

Apply the metal etching primer to the rusted galvanized metal roof using the roller. Refinishing of metal steel roofs on factories plants warehouse buildings you have a very important investment in the contents of your factory plant or large building. Refinishing painting of metal steel roofs on factories plants industrial buildings warehouses you have a very important investment in the contents of your factory plant or large building. Begin at the far side of the roof.