Your roof protects your home against the outside elements, it’s crucial to maintain your roof in good condition. Over the years your roof can become faded and degraded, the painted surface will become discoloured and suffer from UV damage. The performance and appearance of your roof must be kept up to maintain your home. In this article, we’ll discuss the benefits of sealing and painting your roof, repairing the broken parts, and also roof restoration. We’ll provide practical tips on how make sure that you to do it right the first time.

Why Is So Important to Paint, Repair, and Restore Your Roof ?

Roof maintenance done at regular intervals can extend the life of your roof by fixing and repairing minor issues before they turn into major structural problems. Roof sealing, painting, repairs, and roof restoration can really help to protect your roof from the effects of sun, rain, wind, and other damaging natural elements. These elements can cause cracking, fading, deterioration and roof leaks.

How Can Your Roof Improve Energy Efficiency ?

Maintaining your roof can also improve the energy efficiency of your home by reducing heat absorption and loss. Painting your roof with a reflective coating can reflect the sun’s rays and keep your home cooler in the summer heat. This can reduce your energy bills and will lessen your homes carbon footprint.

Importance of Curb Appeal

Your roof sits atop your home and a clean and attractive roof will enhance the curb appeal of your home and improve its resale value. A freshly painted or restored roof can make your home look newer, more modern, and more attractive to potential buyers. Lets face it when selling your home the faster it sells the better !

Roof Painting, Repair, and Restoration, How to do it Right

Inspect Your Roof

Before you start on the task of painting, repairing, or restoring your roof, you need to inspect thoroughly to look for signs of damage, such as cracked tiles, leaks, missing roof tiles, or rusted metal and rusty roofing screws. You need to check for signs of wear and tear, such as fading, discolouration, or moss and lichen growth. Identifying these issues early will allow you to take the required steps to fix them before they get worse.

Washing Your Roof

OK, so you’ve identified the issues with your roof, now you need to clean it thoroughly. You need to remove any debris, dirt, and moss or lichen that may have accumulated on the roof’s outside surface. Please do not wash inside your roof. You can use a pressure washer or a garden hose with a high-pressure nozzle to clean your roof. If your going to wash the roof yourself be sure to follow all of the required safety precautions, such as wearing goggles for safety and a non-slip harness for working at heights. If you intend to wash your roof in preparation for sealing and painting you need to pressure clean the roof with a minimum 3000 psi high pressure rotary pressure washer.

Repair Roof Damage

Once you have cleaned your roof, then you need to repair any damage that you found during the inspection. This will require replacing missing roof tiles, fixing leaks, and flashing repairs. Your roof is quite high, ff you’re not comfortable working at heights on your roof, you can hire a professional to do the maintenance repairs and painting for you.

Applying the Sealer Primer

Once your roof is clean and repaired, you need to apply the sealing coat to prime the roof to help the paint adhere properly. The primer will coat the surface of your roof so that the roof membrane paint can be applied and prevent the paint from peeling. Depending on the products that your using and the type of roof you have the undercoat can be applied using a roller or a sprayer.

Painting Your Roof

Check the can for the required drying time of your primer, then you can paint your roof with the colour coating of your choice. Be sure to use a high-quality paint that’s designed for outdoor use and can withstand the elements and has UV Protection. Again, you can use a brush, roller, or sprayer to apply the paint, depending on your preference and roof type.

Clear Coat Seal Your Roof

Once the colour coat paint has dried, you should top seal your roof with a Nano Coat Clear Coat to protect it from moisture and UV rays. You can use a clear sealant or a tinted sealant, depending on the look you’re going for and paint Manufacturers Warranty. Be sure to apply the sealant evenly and let it dry completely before walking on your roof.

CAN YOU DIY ROOF PAINTING

Its a valid question to ask, yes you can DIY your roof painting, however we would always suggest that your better off employing a licensed and qualified professional with insurance.