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Roofing paint over standing seam roof - before and after
The first step for a metal roof paint project is cleaning the panel surfaces,
thereby allowing the
metal roof sealants to adhere securely. As shown in the three photos below,
the crew cleaned the roof
with clorox and water. Loose paint flakes are scraped away. The tin roof rust is
now exposed and prepped for priming. The standing seam panels are ready
for application of a metal roof coating system.
Painting a tin roof
Primer, usually grey or sometimes red, is applied to the roof. This primer, Polaprime 21, is
manufactured by Andek Corp. Although this primer emits a smell, must be allowed to cure, is slippery and other annoyances.....the long term
performance has proven to be reliable. Reliable is this contex means the primer contains the rust, thereby allowing simple recoating at the ten year
mark without redoing the entire process.
The first coat of the bronze tinted acrylic is "cut"
into the standing seams with a hand brush to insure a complete coverage. With the hard part of the
project completed, the crew proceeds with two coats of the bronze-tinted
elastomeric. Note that the horizontal seams across the panel face are quite
visible. These horizontal seams, a trait of the vintage panels, are absent from new metal roofing installations.
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What is the "roof paint"
The roof paint is actually an acrylic that is formulated to move with the
metal panels' expansion whenever the outside temperature changes. As a result,
roofing acrylic does not flak like paint. Outside paint, such as used on siding,
is too brittle and thin, meaning the paint flakes within a few years.
If you are shopping for an acrylic to apply by yourself, check the product
information carefully. The word "acrylic" has a broad meaning and only certain
formulations of acrylic work on a metal roof. Most homeowners prefer
to avoid aluminum roof coatings. Unlike white roof coatings, the aluminum
formulas do not offer the energy-savings expected.
The materials shown on the roofs in this page came from two sources: the acrylic from
Preservation Products , a fine line of elastomerics.
Their tin roof paints can be found on numerous historical sites, such as
illustrated on this page.
Andek Corporation is well known for a variety of metal roof coatings, especially their primers: examples of the
variety of sealants can be viewed on this tin roofing
home page. Both companies have distributors or will
ship to an address specified.
The owners had worked hard to improve the attractiveness and
livability of their home. They wanted to keep the original roof, but the old
reddish tint detracted from the home's imposing image. They knew exactly the
color they wanted--bronze. With their large property to frame their home, the
restored tin roof with the metal roof paint...in bronze, only added character to their residence.
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
contractor in tin roof painting, 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 Inc
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