Browse Forums General Discussion 1 Sep 10, 2019 4:55 pm Hello my colourbond steel roof is 9 years old and in good condtion , except l notice some small areas of fungus or algae starting , mostly where the roof meets the gutters, also growing on the gutters, could this fungus growth be a problem long term or cause rust, should l get the roof and gutters professionaly cleaned or treated , could this extend the life of the roof and prevent rust or would it just be a waste of money Re: Coulourbond steel roof maintenace 2Sep 16, 2019 3:51 pm jimbob73 Hello my colourbond steel roof is 9 years old and in good condtion , except l notice some small areas of fungus or algae starting , mostly where the roof meets the gutters, also growing on the gutters, could this fungus growth be a problem long term or cause rust, should l get the roof and gutters professionaly cleaned or treated , could this extend the life of the roof and prevent rust or would it just be a waste of money It could become a health problem if it starts to grow down or inside the walls. We had ours professionally cleaned because we’re on tank water. The House looks loved now. You could try ‘wet and forget’ type of spray if you aren’t using the water but it will kill any vegetation it spills onto. Re: Coulourbond steel roof maintenace 3Sep 21, 2019 12:28 pm l think l would get it pressure sprayed with water rather then chemicals. but theres not much algae at all really, Do you really need a couloutbond roof cleaned when its only ten years old, do most people get their colorbond roofs professionally cleaned every ten years or so or do most people don't bother cleaning it and it still lasts 30-50 years with no problems Re: Coulourbond steel roof maintenace 5Sep 24, 2019 10:21 pm Another vote for Wet and Forget. I had a lot of lichen growing on my colorbond roof. All gone now,not a trace, took about 12 months to go though. been clean for a few years now Hi I am wanting some opinions about the build of a steel shed I am going to get one about 4.5 x 2.5 m steel shed and the height will be about 2.3-2.4m high The one I am… 0 14980 Hi, We have a single story MacDonald Jones house, on a waffle pod slab with steel frame. Are we able to build a second story extension? Other info is we are 900mm from… 0 9271 Brass or 2) Stainless steel made - which Kitchen tap is good for drinking.Brass kitchen taps in Australia contain lead… 0 7057 |