Roof Painting | Why Your Roof Needs More Than a Change of Color
Be honest – Do you think about your roof often? For most people, a leaking roof is enough to generate some thoughts about roof maintenance. However, in New Zealand, roofs take up a lot of space. With the weather changing from ‘blazing UV weather’ to ‘Antarctic blast’ in the matter of a single afternoon, a roof is definitely your house’s most hard-working asset.
Premium Quality Roofing has a guide on why roof painting services should be seen as a functional investment rather than purely aesthetic. Here is the breakdown of why a new coat is a must for your Aotearoa house.
The Most Important Reason
The most important reason for roof painting is protection. Your roof is your house’s outer defense. Over time, the coatings on your roof will wear down, leaving it vulnerable to the elements.
- Painting your roof will ensure that the metal beneath it is safe from oxidation (rust) that can eat through the metal.
- Painting your roof will help to seal the tiles. Unsealed concrete tiles become porous, absorb water like a sponge, and add thousands of unnecessary pounds to your home’s structure.
- UV NZ’s paints breakdown outdoors and are not budge resistant to UVs. Professional Quality Paints are the best for NZ.The Secret Lies in the Details
You wouldn’t wash a dirty car, and you wouldn’t wash a damaged roof either. In roof painting, your quality contractor should be doing 80% of the prep work. At Premium Quality Roofing, this means:
- Inspections: finding rust, broken tiles, and gutter blockages.
- Cleaning: High-pressure washing and biocide cleaning to remove the moss, lichen, and spore colonies.
- Repairs: Replacing screws, re-pointing ridge caps, and fixing leaks, before your first paint goes on.
The Numbers: Paint vs. Replacement
A roof replacement typically costs $50,000 or more. Now, a professional roof painting job will be in the ballpark of $3,000-$10,000.
Curb appeal increases by a factor when potential buyers see the added value of a newly painted roof. Also, a reflective high-quality paint will reduce your roof cavity temperature and lower your summer cooling bills.
The Challenge of the Kiwi Climate
The weather is our biggest challenge. Our roof painting team will monitor the weather to find the perfect conditions to ensure the paint bonds and doesn’t peel. When you see a roof painted and think what a waste, remember we did it to ensure a 15 to 20-year guarantee of protection!
The Verdict: If your roof appears chalky and faded, or has rusty orange spots, it’s time to get services. A professional service resets and extends your roof’s longevity.
