How to fix holes in tin roofs
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Acrylic and mesh: a proven approach
The photos below demonstrate a small area repair that will outlast any caulking or other short term method. The work area is coated,
mesh is embedded into the wet acrylic. The crew member smoothes the mesh into the profile, neither
too tight or too loose. Finally he coats the mesh with acrylic insuring all mesh is
covered and adhered.
Less serious side to tin roof restoration
The lineup
Thin red line
Ghost story
Which one?
Long term prevention against leaks
In the photos below, the crew illustrates the long-term solution to
preventing leaks in tin roofing. Any holes in your tin roofs are thereby
repaired and you receive a ten year warranty against leakage. For a more
detailed series of photos of this solution, click
here for a project in Cape May. In the example below, we used a white primer
since we performed this project during the hot summer days.
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Apply base acrylic over roof to begin leak repair. Note that the wet
acrylic is approximately the same width as the mesh. |
Before the acrylic dries, embed mesh into the acrylic basecoat.
Immediately, remove wrinkles gently, avoiding any stretching of the
stitchbond mesh. |
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The mesh has settled into the basecoat acrylic. The lines of the tin
roofing are clearly visible. Indeed, the system fits over the roof
like a skin. All holes are repaired.
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This base of fully reinforced restoration system is ready for the
three additional coats--one base coat and two top coats
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In reality, my crew, with its 25 year plus experience using acrylics on metal
roofs, encounter few problem resolving leaks. Both the crew and I are oriented
toward resolving leak problems first, then addressing rust and appearances. In
my 20 plus years of working on metal roof restoration, my observation is that
after leaks are resolved, then the roof's appearance emerges as the most
important issue. For that reason, there are numerous pages here on tints and
other techniques to improve a vintage roof's facade.
With scarfs, jackets and boots, the crew can perform the work in below freezing temperatures: Winter metal roof restoration project
in Pennsylvania's coldest winter
Are you looking for a tin roof contractor?
If you are seeking an experienced company to offer an estimate to
preserve your existing roof, one of us would be delighted to visit your
residence, discuss the alternatives available and, if requested, submit a quote
for restoring your tin roofs. For a
residential tin roofing contractor, click here for a map of our geographical
work area.
Beyond information about our contracting services, this site is designed for
individuals interested in tin roofs--photos, technical tidbits and history.
These web pages are prepared by the same contractor that specializes in the
restoration of these tin roofs. She enjoys dabbling in website
construction, therefore photos and articles are simply presented.
All pictures are from Roof Menders projects, the same contractor. If
you have questions, just call 610-941-1051 for a chat.
610-941-1051
Roof Menders, Inc
316 West 6th Ave.
Conshohocken, PA 19428
(In PA, R.Menders
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