{"id":9289,"date":"2020-03-09T00:00:59","date_gmt":"2020-03-09T08:00:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.guardianhome.com\/?p=9289"},"modified":"2024-11-19T09:17:02","modified_gmt":"2024-11-19T17:17:02","slug":"do-metal-roofs-need-to-be-painted","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.guardianroofing.com\/2020\/03\/do-metal-roofs-need-to-be-painted\/","title":{"rendered":"Do Metal Roofs Need to be Painted?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9290\" src=\"https:\/\/www.guardianroofing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/BLOG-Guardian-Home-paint.jpg\" alt=\"Do Metal Roofs Need to be Painted?\" width=\"100%\" height=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.guardianroofing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/BLOG-Guardian-Home-paint.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.guardianroofing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/BLOG-Guardian-Home-paint-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.guardianroofing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/BLOG-Guardian-Home-paint-1024x535.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.guardianroofing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/BLOG-Guardian-Home-paint-768x401.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.guardianroofing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/BLOG-Guardian-Home-paint-25x13.jpg 25w, https:\/\/www.guardianroofing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/BLOG-Guardian-Home-paint-50x26.jpg 50w, https:\/\/www.guardianroofing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/BLOG-Guardian-Home-paint-75x39.jpg 75w, https:\/\/www.guardianroofing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/BLOG-Guardian-Home-paint-100x52.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.guardianroofing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/BLOG-Guardian-Home-paint-125x65.jpg 125w, https:\/\/www.guardianroofing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/BLOG-Guardian-Home-paint-150x78.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.guardianroofing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/BLOG-Guardian-Home-paint-175x91.jpg 175w, https:\/\/www.guardianroofing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/BLOG-Guardian-Home-paint-200x105.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can You Paint Metal Roofs?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Metal roofs have a lot going for them in terms of their durability, resistance to damage, and longevity. However, you might be wondering about their aesthetic appeal. After all, when you think of the word &#8220;metal&#8221; you think of a cold, limited visual appeal. Fortunately, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.guardianroofing.com\/metal-roofing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">metal roofs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are actually very flexible when it comes to their aesthetic. This is because you can have your metal roof painted, which means there countless options when it comes to matching your metal roof&#8217;s look with the existing style of your home. It&#8217;s also worth noting the other ways painting your metal roof can be beneficial.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Benefits of Painting a Metal Roof<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to improving the curb appeal of your property, painting your metal roof can help to improve your roof&#8217;s energy efficiency. This is dependent on the type of paint you use. The color you choose (such as white or other light colors) can make your roof more reflective. In turn, your home will absorb less heat, thereby requiring less energy to cool. Not to mention adding a coat of paint is, in essence, adding another layer of protection against general wear and tear.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Painting an Old Metal Roof<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You might be a little hesitant to paint an older metal roof. Generally speaking, there&#8217;s nothing wrong with doing so. In fact, repainting metal roofs is recommended at least once every ten years. But if your metal roof is reaching the end of its expected lifespan and is beginning to experience issues, then painting it isn&#8217;t going to fix its problems. At this point, you&#8217;ll be better off replacing your roof.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Potential Drawbacks of Painting a Metal Roof<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are only a couple of potential drawbacks to painting a metal roof which can reduce it&#8217;s effectiveness as well as hurt your curb appeal.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you don&#8217;t apply the paint properly<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you don&#8217;t use the right paint<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A metal roof requires latex-based paint. This is because metal expands and contracts as temperatures change. Latex-based paint can stretch so it won&#8217;t be affected when the metal does expand or contract.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Find out more about painting or installing a metal roof by contacting us at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.guardianroofing.com\/schedule\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Guardian Roofing<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to schedule an appointment throughout <a href=\"https:\/\/www.guardianroofing.com\/portland-oregon-roofing\/\">Portland<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.guardianroofing.com\/seattle-roofing\/\">Seattle<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Can You Paint Metal Roofs? Metal roofs have a lot going for them in terms of their durability, resistance to damage, and longevity. However, you might be wondering about their aesthetic appeal. After all, when you think of the word &#8220;metal&#8221; you think of a cold, limited visual appeal. 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