Browse Forums General Discussion Re: Colorbond roof can you extend its life? 2Mar 22, 2024 7:59 am Painting your colorbond roof with a rust inhibitor can definitely help extend its life and prevent rust. It is worth the cost in the long term as it may be cheaper than having to replace the entire roof in the future. Look for a high quality paint specifically designed for metal roofs and ensure it includes a rust inhibitor. Other than that one of the best ways to extend the life of your roof is by regularly cleaning and inspecting it for any signs of corrosion or damage caused by salt spray. Make sure to wash your roof with fresh water regularly to remove any salt buildup and prevent rust from forming. Hope this helps! -= Are you still using a notebook or spreadsheet to keep track of your customers and appointments? You need Simple Time Planner - Free Appointment Software =- Re: Colorbond roof can you extend its life? 3Apr 05, 2024 12:44 pm MarkusjOZ Painting your colorbond roof with a rust inhibitor can definitely help extend its life and prevent rust. It is worth the cost in the long term as it may be cheaper than having to replace the entire roof in the future. Look for a high quality paint specifically designed for metal roofs and ensure it includes a rust inhibitor. Other than that one of the best ways to extend the life of your roof is by regularly cleaning and inspecting it for any signs of corrosion or damage caused by salt spray. Make sure to wash your roof with fresh water regularly to remove any salt buildup and prevent rust from forming. Hope this helps! But wouldnt the rain be as good as a wash or does it need to be pressure sprayed or washed with a certain thing, what sort of cost would it be to have an average sized roof painted with a rust inhibitor paint Re: Colorbond roof can you extend its life? 4Apr 08, 2024 6:34 am jimbo73 MarkusjOZ Painting your colorbond roof with a rust inhibitor can definitely help extend its life and prevent rust. It is worth the cost in the long term as it may be cheaper than having to replace the entire roof in the future. Look for a high quality paint specifically designed for metal roofs and ensure it includes a rust inhibitor. Other than that one of the best ways to extend the life of your roof is by regularly cleaning and inspecting it for any signs of corrosion or damage caused by salt spray. Make sure to wash your roof with fresh water regularly to remove any salt buildup and prevent rust from forming. Hope this helps! But wouldnt the rain be as good as a wash or does it need to be pressure sprayed or washed with a certain thing, what sort of cost would it be to have an average sized roof painted with a rust inhibitor paint Jimbo73 But wouldnt the rain be as good as a wash or does it need to be pressure sprayed or washed with a certain thing Depends on how often it rains I would still water blast the roof at least every six months -= Are you still using a notebook or spreadsheet to keep track of your customers and appointments? You need Simple Time Planner - Free Appointment Software =- Re: Colorbond roof can you extend its life? 5Apr 09, 2024 5:15 pm You should pressure clean your roof first and make sure the paint you buy also is anti mould. Foremost Building Expert in Australia,assisting with building problems/disputes, building stage inspections,pre-contract review advice for peace of mind 200 blogs http://www.buildingexpert.net.au/blog ok thanks - yes was wondering if that should have been listed as Option Three! 2 8006 Your house roof does not show rusting other than some surface rust on the flashings. In my opinion you dont need to replace or paint the roof other than treat surface rust… 1 10532 Hi all, Our boundary perimeter fences need replacing (3 sides). From everyone's experience, what would you install? Timber lapped and capped OR colorbond? Thank you. 0 3176 |