Seam reinforcement
End and side laps are sealed with embedded polyester fabric.
Metal Roofing
Metal Roof Coating Nutley, NJ
A Nutley roofer can tell you whether a metal roof is a good coating candidate and apply the full system: cleaning, rust treatment, primer, seam sealing and topcoat, as long as the panels have not rusted through. One call to (973) 858-1824 reaches a nearby roofer who coats metal roofs.
Coating a metal roof means adding a seamless, rubbery layer over the whole surface to seal it and protect the metal. Over the years, the factory paint chalks and fades, surface rust starts at fasteners and laps, and washers dry out, which is exactly what a coating system addresses. Rusted-through panels and rotten purlins have to be fixed before any coating goes on.
Most metal roof coatings are acrylic or silicone. Elastomeric acrylic coatings are durable and easy to recoat, and they work well where roofs drain freely. Silicone handles ponding water and UV well but bonds poorly to anything but more silicone later.
Preparation decides whether a coating lasts. Cleaning, rust treatment, fastener sealing and seam reinforcement all happen before the first coat. The work needs a stretch of dry, mild weather.
If the problem goes deeper than it first looked, a Nutley roofer may also recommend metal roof repair or roof coating.
Need metal roof coating in Nutley? Call (973) 858-1824 to talk to a local roofer.
Call nowThe process
What happens during a metal roof coating
The steps below are typical for a metal coating system.
Check the panels
Before anything else, the roof is inspected to confirm the panels and framing can support a coating. A small adhesion test patch is often applied to confirm the coating will bond.
Clean the surface
Chalk and dirt are washed off so the coating bonds to the metal. Everything has to be dry before primer goes on.
Treat the rust
Rusted areas are wire brushed and primed with a rust-inhibiting primer. Galvanized or heavily rusted roofs may get a full primer coat.
Reinforce seams
Worn screws are replaced or tightened, then each fastener head is covered with sealant, and seams and laps are reinforced with polyester fabric embedded in coating. Penetrations and pipe boots get the same treatment.
Base coat
The base and top coats are applied by roller or sprayer at the specified thickness, measured as they go. The roof is left to cure in dry weather.
What is included
Parts of a coating system
Fastener sealing
Leaking screws are replaced and sealed so washers are no longer the only barrier.
Surface prep
Old loose paint is cleaned off for good adhesion.
Rust treatment
Rusted areas are treated with inhibitor before any coating goes on.
Reflective coating
A flexible coating covers the whole roof and helps keep the building cooler.
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Metal Roof Restoration Nutley, NJ
Metal roof restoration is the full process of bringing a worn metal roof back into service, and the coating is the last step. It typically includes replacing rusted-through panels, swapping worn fasteners, resealing laps, fixing trim and flashing and then applying the coating.
Many Nutley owners choose restoration when the structure is solid but the surface is worn. Restoration keeps the building closed and avoids hauling away the old roof. Ask the roofer which repairs are needed before coating and how thick the coating will be.
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Metal Roof Painting Nutley, NJ
Metal roof painting brings back color and adds a protective film, but it does not waterproof seams. Unlike a coating, paint does not stretch to seal seams or cover screw leaks.
A Nutley roof with good fasteners and sound seams can be painted for color and protection. The surface still has to be cleaned of chalk and rust primed first, or the paint will peel. For roofs with leaks, ask about a full coating instead of paint.
Local help
Metal Roof Coating Near Me
Metal roof coatings in Nutley are common on shops, barns and older homes with screw-down panels. From Nutley out to neighboring towns such as Glen Ridge, Rutherford, North Arlington and Clifton, coatings let owners of solid but weathered metal roofs avoid a full replacement, so catching rust before it eats through keeps a roof in the coating window.
For metal roof coating in Nutley, NJ or nearby towns like Glen Ridge, Rutherford, North Arlington and Clifton, call (973) 858-1824 to reach a roofer who covers your street.
How the weather here affects roofs around Nutley
Winters here are long and cold, with snow on the roof for weeks at a time and plenty of nights below freezing. Heat escaping from the attic melts snow on the upper roof, and the water refreezes at the colder eaves, building ice dams that push water up under the shingles. Strong coastal storms push rain into every weak spot at the flashing and valleys. Most homeowners in Nutley, NJ have the roof checked in the fall and again after the snow melts.
Why call
Why not wait
Drier ceilings
A roof problem fixed early rarely spreads to the decking, the insulation or the ceilings.
Familiar with local homes
Roofers in Nutley know the roof types and weather wear common in local homes.
Know what happens next
Ask the roofer about the cause, the options and the estimate before work starts.
Common questions about metal roof coating
Can a roof coating fix metal roof leaks?
A full coating system can stop leaks at screws and seams when the prep is done right. It cannot fix rusted-through panels or failed framing, which are repaired before coating. An inspection shows whether a coating will solve your leaks.
Is my metal roof a good candidate for coating?
A coating works best on a metal roof that is worn on the surface but sound underneath. If panels are rusted through across the roof, replacement is usually better. Call (973) 858-1824 to have the roof evaluated.
What is the difference between painting and coating a metal roof?
A coating is many times thicker than paint and stretches to seal seams and fasteners. If the roof is leaking at screws or laps, a coating is the better fit; if it is dry and just faded, paint may be enough. Both need the same careful prep.
Silicone or acrylic: which coating is best for metal?
Most metal roofs are coated with acrylic or silicone. Acrylic is flexible, reflective and easy to recoat, and it suits sloped roofs that drain well, while silicone handles ponding water and sun but only bonds well to more silicone later. The right choice depends on drainage and how you plan to maintain the roof.
When will a coated metal roof need recoating?
The life of a coating depends mostly on its thickness and type. Many coatings can be cleaned and recoated when worn, extending life again. Regular inspections show when a recoat is due.
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Often needed together
Metal Roof Repair
Metal roof repairs that stop leaks at the screws, laps and flashing, matched to exposed fastener and standing seam roofs alike.
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A seamless coating over a sound but weathered roof, when the roof underneath is still dry and solid.
Learn moreCommercial Roof Coating
Fluid-applied roof coatings that restore aging membranes and metal, built to a measured thickness.
Learn moreMetal Roof Inspection
Metal roof inspections that look at screws, laps, rust, closures and the underside of the panels, for homes, shops and barns.
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