{"id":35,"date":"2017-10-19T14:58:56","date_gmt":"2017-10-19T14:58:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.advaluminum.com\/blog\/?page_id=35"},"modified":"2017-10-19T14:58:56","modified_gmt":"2017-10-19T14:58:56","slug":"will-metal-roofs-color-fade-time","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.advaluminum.com\/blog\/will-metal-roofs-color-fade-time\/","title":{"rendered":"Will a Metal\u00a0Roof\u2019s Color Fade Over Time?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"fadingThis is a common question among those purchasing a metal roof\u00a0for their home or business.\u00a0\u00a0It would be\u00a0impossible to say a painted metal roof will look \u201cfactory new\u201d for as long as\u00a0it sits atop the structure, but metal\u00a0roofs hold their color quite well\u00a0compared to many other roofing materials.<\/a><\/p>\n

There many factors come into play where fading is concerned. One\u00a0of these factors is the weather to which\u00a0the roof will be subject.\u00a0\u00a0Intense summer heat and glaring sun\u00a0definitely will affect how well metal roof paint\u00a0holds up.\u00a0\u00a0The most important factor, however, is the\u00a0paint itself.<\/p>\n

As with the paint you use on the interior and exterior of\u00a0your home, the quality of paint used on a metal roof\u00a0will in large part\u00a0determine how long it retains its original color.<\/p>\n

Understanding\u00a0paint<\/h2>\n

Paint has three main components: pigment, resins and\u00a0solvents.<\/p>\n

Pigment<\/strong>\u00a0is what\u00a0produces the color of the paint.\u00a0\u00a0Ceramic\u00a0pigments are considered higher quality than\u00a0organic pigments and are usually\u00a0blended with premium resins.<\/p>\n

Resin<\/strong>\u00a0is what\u00a0creates the appearance of the paint on a surface.\u00a0\u00a0Resin qualities vary, with silicon polyester\u00a0being among the more durable while giving a high-gloss finish.<\/p>\n

Solvents<\/strong>\u00a0are the\u00a0liquid part of the paint that contains the resin and pigment.\u00a0\u00a0Solvents evaporate and allow\u00a0the color to\u00a0adhere to the painted surface.<\/p>\n

Warranties<\/h2>\n

The average lay person will not be able to understand all the\u00a0scientific principles behind pigments, resins\u00a0and solvents and know how they\u00a0translate into low-end, medium-end or high-end metal roof paint.<\/p>\n

Fortunately, that isn\u2019t necessary.\u00a0\u00a0All paints designed for metal roofs come with\u00a0warranties from the\u00a0manufacturer.\u00a0\u00a0Like\u00a0warranties for most other products, paint warranties will guarantee a stated\u00a0appearance\u00a0over a specific time period, such as \u201c40 years.\u201d<\/p>\n

A \u201cHunter unit\u201d is a measurement of how far paint fades (or\u00a0changes) from its original color over time.\u00a0\u00a0Developed by the American Society of Testing Materials, one Hunter unit\u00a0represents the most subtle change\u00a0in color visible to the human eye.\u00a0\u00a0The more Hunter units, the more noticeable\u00a0the change.<\/p>\n

The reason Hunter units are important is because many manufacturer\u00a0warranties will use them in stating\u00a0how far off the original color their paint\u00a0can change within the warranty period.\u00a0\u00a0This goes for both wall and\u00a0roof applications \u2013 meaning you may have a\u00a0different Hunter unit number for each.<\/p>\n

\"pensacolaProblems\u00a0caused by fading<\/h2>\n

Aside from just looking bad, fading paint loses its\u00a0effectiveness in protecting metal panels from corrosion that\u00a0is caused by\u00a0excessive temperatures, bright sun, water from rain and snow and other\u00a0environmental factors.<\/a><\/p>\n

Metal roofs are ultra-strong and resistant to just about\u00a0everything Nature can throw at them \u2013 but they won\u2019t\u00a0stay in good repair\u00a0without a high-quality, protective paint coating.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re thinking of switching to the advantages of metal\u00a0roofing, Advanced Aluminum of Polk County,\u00a0Florida, can answer all your\u00a0questions and recommend a quality roofing product that will meet your needs\u00a0now\u00a0and into the future.\u00a0\u00a0Talk to an expert\u00a0at (863) 648-5787.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

This is a common question among those purchasing a metal roof\u00a0for their home or business.\u00a0\u00a0It would be\u00a0impossible to say a painted metal roof will look \u201cfactory new\u201d for as long as\u00a0it sits atop the structure, but metal\u00a0roofs hold their color quite well\u00a0compared to many other roofing materials. 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