Browse Forums General Discussion 1 Sep 10, 2019 5:55 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 4:51 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 1:28 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 11:21 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 10554 You’re on the right track, wire brush in a grinder then a zinc rich epoxy primer then a top coat of some sort, like a waterproofing membrane. Raising the concrete would… 1 4214 Hi, I have a steel frame house which was built 2 years ago. When you are down stairs you can hear clunking noises when someone is walking around. We were told if you… 0 3028 |