Steps To Paint a Roof

Irrespective of whether it is tiled, corrugated or any other kind of covering, it will surely require some sort of maintenance and look after a certain number of years. This maintenance is an important part of the process of restoration and painting it happens to be a very important process of the overall roof restoration Sydney process. It will not only ensure the longevity of its life, but also adds value to the overall look of the property. The good thing is that it can be done through DIY provided that you stay utterly careful while doing.

Apart from this, to ensure that the job is done successfully and without any hassles, you need to use only the right tools and equipment. There are several steps to be followed in the process and experts say that missing any of them could put a drastic impact on the quality of the result of this method of roof restoration Penrith.

STEP # 1

CLEANING

The first step involves cleaning the area thoroughly and the best way to do it is by using high-pressure washer if you have got corrugated roofs. Using the water pressure in combination with scrubbing with a hard brush can deliver better results.

The very same process can be applied on the tiled version, but you need to apply some chemical to remove lichens from the tiles.

PREPARING TILED ROOF

When it comes to painting or roof restorations Sydney, you’ll have to prepare the tiled version and this preparation basically includes checking it for broken or cracked tiles and replacing them. Checking and replacing damaged mortar is also a very important step to take and this can be done by ridge capping. All you have to do is to remove the cap, apply new mortar and place the cap back. You just have to ensure that the mortar is dry before you start the process of painting.

PREPARATION OF CORRUGATED ROOF

In terms of preparing this version for this step of roof restorations, all you have to do is to wash it using degreaser. If there are some unpainted sheets or the entire area is not painted, you will have to apply a coat of primer. Before starting the process of painting, just ensure that the area is completely dry.

STEP # 2

CHOOSING THE PAINT

To do this, you’ll first have to calculate the area that you need to paint and then multiply it with two. This is because; you’ll have to apply two coats on the same area.

TIP - darker colors absorb heat and lighter colors reflect it.

Painting tips

• You need to ensure that you can walk down the roof without walking on the wet paint.
  
• Avoid using spray gun on a windy day as the wind can splash the paint on a larger area.
  
• Avoid painting in overcast condition. Summer is the best time to do this, but you need to start as early as possible in the day.
  

Safety tips

• Avoid working alone
  
• Wear all the safety gears and accessories
  
• Make sure that the ladder is strong and is based on a leveled surface
  
• Don’t forget to use safety harness that is tied to something very sturdy