Many homeowners note that their porch roof is more worn compared to the upper roofs. Workers, window cleaners and gutsy kids can cause unattractive scratches and dents over the porch surface. Over the years, homeowners have resolved porch leaks and other problems with rolled roofing or shingles. The result could be an eyesore.
When I saw this roof with mineral rolled roofing and asphalt flashings, I knew we could improve its appearance during the upper roof restoration project.
The quickest way to alter a porch roof's appearance is merely paint the surface with two coats of tinted acrylic. For an owner with a ladder and a morning available, this step can alter the appearance quickly.
In this case, we opted to take the work one step further.
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On this roof there was patch work with asphalt flashing. Any simple coating job would not disguise that profile. As a result, over the rolled roofing, we applied mesh to several layers of acrylic in order to smooth out the surface. The last photo shows our work over the porch with two coats of acrylic and mesh, but before finishing with a special tint.
As we finished the project, the old stone farmhouse appeared as above. Originally, I had thought I had selected a tint that would match the existing paint on the residence's trim, but the porch acrylic was definitely brighter. My reaction was to repaint the porch roof the same Barn Red tint, the same tint we used on the upper roofs. But I was wrong and the homeowners were right.
When the owners repainted the trim of their home, they incorporated the porch color into the overall scheme. The vintage details of this Wissahickon schist stone house are now highlighted. A wonderful solution.
Hopefully the next time I drive by with a camera handy, the lighting will be better and the painter's Volkswagon will be gone
Porch roofs present unique concerns. See other porch roof concerns, such as flaking
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. Click here for a map of our geographical work area.
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