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Date Posted: Sun, Oct 13 2002, 7:35pm
Author: historic roofing
Subject: Re: spotty leaking on a tin roof
In reply to: james 's message, "spotty leaking on a tin roof" on Sun, Sep 15 2002, 6:44am

use a roofing cement and a fabric, apply directly to whole,do not coat the whole roof with a asphalt base material it will do only harm unless there are to many holes and then you should replace I do not know were this concept got started but if you ask the makers of tin they will tell you the same thing. (Follansbee)Use a water bmetal paint ad primer.

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[> Re: spotty leaking on a tin roof -- A Roofer, Wed, Oct 16 2002, 2:13pm

I'm not sure whether "historical roofing" is for or against my recommendation. Of course if the structural integrity of your metal roof has degraded to where there are holes in it or you can no longer walk on it should be replaced. I figured that goes without saying. If you question my recommendation you can call the Gilsonite manufacturing plant in Portland,OR toll free at 1-800-851-1131. Tell them that you are considering coating your metal roof with product "810 Standard Fibered Aluminum Roof Coating" and was wondering if that would be all right. They'll tell you that is what this product is made for. They are also on the web at henry.com but I couldn't find this specific product on their site. I've put this on roofs over five years ago and it still is performing great today. I'll take a picture to post here next time I install some. In what way does it ruin your roof? These are products that improve the longevity of a failing metal roof. Of course it won't be a new metal roof but it will be a functional roof keeping the water out.

You can find some info on What is Gilsonite here.

And as far as Follansbee, I've found its an architectural stainless steel. Sounds like a spendy product and I don't believe it is installed up here in the Northwest at all. I would have heard of them by now. Their product description is HERE. The roofing suppliers up here haven't heard of them. I bet if you gave them the specs on 810 they would OK it. I'm not sure since their product is stainless steel though. I think that "historical roofing" is unfamiliar with Gilsonite.

Tim Soth / A Roofer


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