{"id":29,"date":"2017-10-11T15:30:13","date_gmt":"2017-10-11T15:30:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.advaluminum.com\/blog\/?page_id=29"},"modified":"2017-10-12T13:18:25","modified_gmt":"2017-10-12T13:18:25","slug":"cleaning-repairing-maintaining-metal-panels","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.advaluminum.com\/blog\/cleaning-repairing-maintaining-metal-panels\/","title":{"rendered":"Cleaning, Repairing & Maintaining Metal Panels"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"metalWhile metal roofs will\u00a0outlast, outweather and outperform most other types of roofing, they still\u00a0require a bit of maintenance to extend their useful life.\u00a0\u00a0Here\u2019s some information for homeowners on\u00a0cleaning, repairing and maintaining metal roofing panels.<\/a><\/p>\n

Cleaning metal roofs<\/h2>\n

This is a fairly\u00a0straightforward job.\u00a0\u00a0The goal is to keep\u00a0your roof free of large amounts of leaves, twigs, dirt and other debris, all of\u00a0which can cause erosion\u00a0over time.\u00a0\u00a0A\u00a0pressure washer is ideal for this job, although a garden hose with a power\u00a0nozzle will also work.<\/p>\n

Maintaining metal roofs<\/h2>\n

As with a vehicle, the key\u00a0to maintenance is periodic inspections that identify problems early, before\u00a0they get out of hand.\u00a0\u00a0Maintaining your\u00a0metal roof is\u00a0primarily about spotting and fixing leaks.<\/p>\n

Finding the source of a\u00a0leak isn\u2019t always easy, because the location of water that results from a leak\u00a0may not be directly under the compromised area on\u00a0the roof.\u00a0\u00a0This is because water can travel through the\u00a0rafters or trusses and make itself known some distance from the leak.<\/p>\n

Leaks in metal roofs are\u00a0often caused by improper installation that could include:<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0Insufficient\u00a0caulking along seam cavities<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0Lack of\u00a0additional sealant strips on eave connections and four-way panel overlaps<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0No sealant\u00a0tape beneath screw holes<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0No caulking\u00a0between additional trim and the panel undersides<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0Badly\u00a0installed flashing and joint sealants<\/p>\n

Over time, harsh weather\u00a0also can cause metal roofs to leak due to rust, damaged coating, seam\u00a0separation, ice dams and damage to the sealant around\u00a0a fastener.<\/p>\n

\"metalRepairing metal roofs<\/h2>\n

Remove rust:<\/strong> Use heavy sandpaper or a wire brush to thoroughly clean off\u00a0rust.\u00a0\u00a0Apply a rust inhibitor designed\u00a0for metal roofs.<\/p>\n

Replacing fasteners:<\/strong> Inspect for missing or corroded fasteners.\u00a0\u00a0Replace with appropriate fasteners covered\u00a0with caulk.\u00a0\u00a0When caulk is dry, apply a\u00a0sealant over it.<\/p>\n

Patching holes:<\/strong> Assuming there\u2019s no wide damage, clean the area around the\u00a0hole.\u00a0\u00a0Scrape off flaking material in the\u00a0vicinity.\u00a0\u00a0Apply butyl tape around\u00a0the\u00a0hole.\u00a0\u00a0Cover hole with galvanized metal\u00a0that overlaps the hole by a couple inches.\u00a0\u00a0Screw in the patch, making sure to insert screws one or two inches\u00a0apart\u00a0into the roofing material but\u00a0not\u00a0into the trusses or rafters.\u00a0\u00a0Seal the\u00a0screws and patch edges with caulk, let it dry, then apply roof coating.<\/p>\n

There are many other\u00a0elements that might be required in repairing a metal roof, including replacing\u00a0entire panels.<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0While homeowners who are\u00a0handy\u00a0with tools and comfortable with work of this nature can accomplish some\u00a0roof repair tasks, for extensive, complicated jobs it\u2019s usually best to call in\u00a0a\u00a0professional.<\/p>\n

By taking the necessary\u00a0steps to clean, maintain and repair your metal roof, you\u2019ll have strong and\u00a0secure covering for your home for decades.<\/p>\n

Advanced Aluminum of Polk\u00a0County, Fla., offers the very best in metal roofing and roofing products for\u00a0homeowners, contractors and distributors in and\u00a0around the Lakeland, Fla.,\u00a0region.\u00a0\u00a0Get the answers you need about\u00a0metal roofs by calling (863) 648-5787.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

While metal roofs will\u00a0outlast, outweather and outperform most other types of roofing, they still\u00a0require a bit of maintenance to extend their useful life.\u00a0\u00a0Here\u2019s some information for homeowners on\u00a0cleaning, repairing and maintaining metal roofing panels. Cleaning metal roofs This is a fairly\u00a0straightforward job.\u00a0\u00a0The goal is to keep\u00a0your roof free of large Read more…<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":32,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-29","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nCleaning & Repairing Metal Panels - Roofing Products - Inspection<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Get on our metal roofing professionals to clean or repair your metal panels in Lakeland Fl. 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