Painting 20 year old pole barn metal i have a pole barn garage that my dad had built in 1992.
Paintings of old barns with rusty roof.
I m restoring the old barn to match the new one i just thought i would save 6k on the roof and paint it since it s still in good shape.
Galvanized metal roofs are coated with a layer of zinc that inhibits rust.
A backyard shed can increase your home s storage or work space.
If you are preparing to paint a rusted galvanized metal roof pay special attention to surface preparation or you will have a recurrence of rust and or flaking.
The roofs i have done have lasted a minimum of 20 years now.
It has a galvanized metal roof that is about 40 50 years old.
To restore a rusty tin roof.
How to restore a rusty tin roof.
The roof seems to be in good shape although there are stripes of rust at the seams.
If properly painted the paint will not only improve the appearance but protect the roof from further rusting.
Tin has been used as a roofing material for centuries due to the fact that it is lightweight durable easy to work with and inexpensive.
Unfortunately over time this coating can fail leading to minor rust outbreaks.
I have a brand new 5000 sqft barn with concrete and for one am tired of all the dirt in the new building.
If you own a metal shed you may know that it requires frequent upkeep to avoid.
I like the fiber in the aluminized roof coat as well as in the black nearly tar roof coat.
I have used both regular paint and roof coat on old metal roofing with pretty good results.
How to paint a rusty metal shed.
The fiber acts a bit like a tire plug in the old nail holes and prevents leaks and it sticks well.
Just before painting wash the roof with a power washer at a pressure of 2 500 pounds per square inch whether it is a new or an old one that requires re painting.
Time to paint the barn roof.
Metal roofs are prone to rust because they are constantly exposed to the elements.
We had an old barn roof where i worked that we were going to repaint and the painter said it would have to be repainted with an asphalt paint because someone in the past had used it.
Metal sheds are sturdy and widely available in many sizes.
Thanks to lyle kyle and ryan for helping get this done.
Grandpa leslie says the metal is older than he is.