Inn of Cape May, Cape May, NJ
For historical preservation of older metal roofs, Preservation Products (Acrymax) acrylics are often the material of choice. Over the years, a number of our customers have been pleased with the appearance and weatherproofing qualities of this line of acrylics from Acrymax/Preservation Products, based in Media, PA.
Appearance: Repeatedly, customers have informed us that color ranks high in importance--after the leaks are stopped and the bill is paid. In these photos, Barn Red certainly is a popular choice. This tint is popular when seeking a vintage appearance. In addition to Barn Red, there are other colors illustrated: Bronze tint compliments certain types of stone houses. Dark green is almost as popular as Barn Red. Even white tint can be found on occasion. For example, over a church without air conditioning, the white fully applied application resolved leakage and reduce interior discomfort during the warm summer days.
Weatherproofing: Roof leaks are also important. In those instances where the immediate concern is stopping those leaks, a fully reinforced approach is applied. The term "fully reinforced" means four layers of acrylic and one layer of mesh. With this approach, a ten year warranty against leakage is issued to the client. After 10 years or so, just a simple recoating is sufficient. The timing for a recoating is usually determined by the color fading, or simply changing the appearance of the residence to a fresh look.
There are times when a fully reinforced system is installed: the metal has grown weak or the appearance of the panels requires improvement. The matted look of the acrylic over the mesh improves the metal panel appearance. The jagged edges of old paints and repairs are muted, returning the panel appearance to a cleaner look.
In numerous cases, just a thorough cleanup with a strong primer applied....plus two coats of Preservation Products acrylic is the best approach. Six of the projects shown in the photos below were performed in that manner. The two coats of acrylic add a strong protective covering to your roof. The acrylic moves with the metal panels as the temperature changes, not crack like paint.
 PA stone house with bronze tint acrylic |
 Cottage in Washington, DC, with barn red coating |
 VA estate with fully reinforced system |
 Old NJ post office in barn red |
 Crooked House in WV's Shepherdstown |
 Wissihickon schist stone house in PA |
 One-room schoolhouse converted to residence |
 Lighthouse on Delaware Bay |
 Germantown PA residence |
 Reinforced system...9 years after application |
 One of 25 "cool roofs" in Baltimore, MD |
 Church metal roof with white fully reinforced |
 Virginia homestead with black fully reinforced |
 Herb cellar in PA preserved |
 West Chester, PA, home |
 Hershey, PA, homestead |
 Main Line area home |
 Manassas VA home for world traveler |
 Herndon, Virginia, tin shingle project |
 Tara II near Charlottesville, VA |
 Louisa, VA, Train Master's Station in green |
 Tower project on Baltimore landmark |
 Seaside Home: A special "hotel" in Cape May |
 Future exciting projects down the road |