| Author | Message | ||
     Gary |
I have a terne-coated steel (I think - it's painted) flat-seam metal porch roof - not big (8 x 12 ft). Not leaking, and in pretty good shape except for: * over the corner support columns there are metal patches that are coming unfastened from the roof below - not sure what's under there, but I'd like to seal them up * paint is peeling all over It's hard to find maintenance pointers for flat-seamed roofs - but this looked like a good resource. A few quick questions & I can get to work on it. 1/ I know tar is bad. Can I use silicone to reattach my detaching metal patches? 2/ Should I powerwash the whole thing prior to repainting? 3/ What paint? Latex? alkyd? something special? Thanks for any help or pointers! | ||
| admin |
We use liquid asphalt emulsion and fiberglass rolled mesh to preserve old, dilapidated tin flat seam roofing, with good results. | ||
| Anonymous |
Sounds like your metal is still in decent condition --Powerwash & Scrape exsisting tin Roof and try to find a source For Tinners Red oxide or Tinners green oxide paint -No primer need - Last 8-10 years sometimes longer before repainting- To patch loose metal use a good quality paintable silicone or urethane caulking -You may need to pop rivet the loose metal first.(You could use rust-oleum commerical grade paint if you cannot find Tinners paint) I perfer The Tinners Red or Green - Check with your Local Roofers supply-Hardware ect.Also use a brush to put it on with seems to last longer than if it is rolled on. Good luck. | ||
| Gary |
Thanks for the advice - the roof is in pretty good shape and I'll see where I can find tinner's green - looks like "Shower Proof WB" is the product of choice. Of course knowing what to look makes it easier. | ||
| Anonymous |
what is this stuff all about--someone spamming? | ||
| Joe Jenkins (Admin) |
yep-spam attacks |
