Join the MRA | Member Login
Find a Professional
  • Why Metal Roofing?
    • About MRA
    • Benefits of Metal Roofing
    • Compare Roofing Materials
    • Homeowner Testimonials
    • Inspiring Metal Roofing Projects
  • Homeowner Resources
    • Metal Roofing Buyers Guide
    • Resilient Housing Guide
    • Metal Roof Sustainability Guide
    • Above All Else You Need a New Roof eBook
    • MRA News
    • Member Provided Resources
    • 3rd Party Articles
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Preparing for Hurricane Season
  • Gallery
  • Visualizer
  • Ask The Experts
    • Energy Efficiency
    • Existing Metal Roof Questions
    • Installation
    • Is A Metal Roof Right For My House
    • Metal Roofing Benefits
    • Product Selection
    • Other
    • Archive
  • Find a Professional
Join the MRA Member Login
Sign Up Log In Add New Topic

TOPIC: Painting/Coating metal roofs

Coating a stone coated metal tile roof

Return to Painting/Coating metal roofs

Return to Archive

Return to Forum

This topic has been closed by the administrator. Comments are no longer accepted.
Dear Sirs, We are looking for the proper coating for a stone-coated metal tile roof. Age: 30-35 yrs. (estimated). Issues: 1) its losing its aggregate 2) baring the coating (assumed acrylic, though I originally assumed it was some sort of asphalt coating because it was black) 3) which is wearing away 4) and revealing the galvanized metal 5) which is rusting on many spots (mostly the raised portion of the metal tiles). The roof is solid, the metal is very thick, and no rust spots are so bad that they have rusted through. Indeed, the rust seems to be all surface rust. The tiles were extensively damaged in the past. Silicone caulk applied to cracks formed when the centers of the tiles were crushed, raising up the sides. There is a lot of silicone caulk on this roof - it’s a big roof but there must be 3-4 12-tube cases of caulk up there. There is fibered, asphalt roof cement in a few of the valleys. The silicone is an issue for liquid EPDM, correct? As well as the roof cement, right? I'm also very concerned with the rapidly wearing aggregate. The gutters need cleaning twice a year in some places because of it. A coating will have to be either clear or something that can be colored. The roof is mostly a 8 or 9/12 pitch with a smaller but still significant section at about a 12/12 pitch. We don't want to give up on this metal roof yet. What coating can help us add life to it? Thank you for your time.
Ed Hettman

2/8/2011
Share
Or copy this URL: https://www.metalroofing.com/spirit/comment/15573/find/
Have you tried contacting one of the major producers of stone coated steel roofing? I would think they could help you. Todd Miller
Todd Miller
Isaiah Industries, Inc.

2/9/2011
Share
Or copy this URL: https://www.metalroofing.com/spirit/comment/15574/find/
  • About the MRA
    • Member Companies
    • Leadership
    • MRA News
  • For Professionals
    • Join the MRA
    • Industry Resources
    • Upcoming Events
  • Contact
  • Subscribe
©2023 Metal Roofing Alliance. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy Terms and Conditions