Metal roofs are prone to rust because they are constantly exposed to the elements.
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How to restore a rusty tin roof.
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Time to paint the barn roof.
You can update your roof and prevent further rusting by cleaning it up and giving it a fresh coat of paint.
Tin has been used as a roofing material for centuries due to the fact that it is lightweight durable easy to work with and inexpensive.
Grandpa leslie says the metal is older than he is.
I have used both regular paint and roof coat on old metal roofing with pretty good results.
If properly painted the paint will not only improve the appearance but protect the roof from further rusting.
Just before painting wash the roof with a power washer at a pressure of 2 500 pounds per square inch whether it is a new or an old one that requires re painting.
The roofs i have done have lasted a minimum of 20 years now.
Intend on painting as quickly as possible after you notice the rust doing this will nip the trouble in the bud and give your rusted metal roof a much needed new look.
If you are preparing to paint a rusted galvanized metal roof pay special attention to surface preparation or you will have a recurrence of rust and or flaking.
Galvanized metal roofs are coated with a layer of zinc that inhibits rust.
Feronite rusty metal primer is based on the succe.
The fiber acts a bit like a tire plug in the old nail holes and prevents leaks and it sticks well.
I like the fiber in the aluminized roof coat as well as in the black nearly tar roof coat.