Tin Repairs & Coatings

Tin roofs offer a classic aesthetic and can last for decades with proper maintenance. A well-maintained tin roof is considered more beautiful than modern steel or aluminum standing seam roofs. However, they do require regular inspections. Quality tin coatings can last for 10-15+ years with minimal maintenance. Regular roof inspections and minor coating repairs can significantly extend a tin roof's lifespan.

It is important to know that coating and painting are not the same; painting is for aesthetics, while coating provides a functional barrier to prevent water from entering the home. This process requires detailed preparation, including stopping current and future leaks. These details are often overlooked until a leak occurs.

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But what if the tin roof leaks in multiple places? That can be a nail hole, a slate tile from above punctured a hole, rust from trapped moisture causing leaks in your plaster ceiling. These leaky roof problems can be investigated and sealed off for years of trouble-free peace of mind. Deferred maintenance usually increases labor cost for additional preparation needs, but I’ve found tin roofs to be very durable & resilient.

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Preparation=Work Primer=Foundation Paint=Shield

  • The Preparation

  • The Primer

  • The replacement drain

  • The finish coat Lower Makefield Pa

  • Before

    Tired pressed tin detail in need of replacement. The homeowner searched for years to find the right person to except this challenge.

  • After Philadelphia

    Accepting the challenge was the easy part now following through was the real challenge. Tin is not available anymore, So I used aluminum to replicate the tight curves and reimagine a new crown for this home.

  • Before

    Heavy paint chips lead to a massive amount of preparation on this beautiful Rancocas Nj home. the steepness also involved cleaver scaffolding hanging from the ridge/peak of the roof instead of using unsafe ladders or putting fasteners into the roofing.

  • After-ish Rancocas NJ

    This transformation is still ongoing. We’re doing the final punch-list details to finish this roofing renovation. The homeowners and I were very fortunate to have a good tin roof to start with there were little rust and penetration issues to repair.

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    Preparation, Primer, & coated

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  • Preparation

    During the cleaning & coating removal I look for previous repairs & new roof leaks.

  • Rust inhibiter

    This tin roof didn’t have much rust I like to apply a coat of primer to lock in old coating

  • After Lower Makefield PA

    With the topcoat of Calbar Wb tinner’s paint this roof is protected for years to come

  • Contrast before & after wash

  • Loose Paint & Mold Removed

  • Exposed Rust

  • Rust Repair

  • Front garage ready for coating

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Am I worried about AI taking over my job anytime soon? Not really. I stick to the tried-and-true methods of roofing while staying open to advancements. I use AI for brainstorming and recently to touch up some old photos. I take pride in showcasing honest, raw images and videos of my work, but I also see the value in AI’s ability to easily illustrate what your home could look like with different trims, gutters, siding, and roofing. It’s a powerful tool.

I'm great at visualizing the end result, but AI helped me fine-tune the details before cutting and applying a single decal to my truck. I think that's pretty awesome.