Roof restoration and painting in Sydney: coatings and lifespan

A restored roof protects the home and lifts its look. Here is what the work involves and how long it lasts.

What roof restoration involves

Roof restoration cleans the roof, repairs cracked or loose tiles and pointing, then applies a protective coating. The aim is to extend the life of an ageing tiled roof and refresh its colour.

How long coatings last

With correct application, painters in the Inner West say roof coatings last about 10 to 12 years on terracotta tiles and about 8 to 10 years on concrete tiles. These are one painter's figures. Actual life depends on the roof's condition, the preparation and the coating.

Coatings

Local painters list roof coatings from Wattyl and exterior systems such as Dulux AcraTex and Wattyl Solagard for roofs and walls. Ask which product is proposed for your roof and why.

Safety and access

Roofs are dangerous to work on. Ask whether the team has working at heights training and the right equipment.

Questions to ask a roof painter

1. What repairs are included before painting?
2. Which coating and how many coats?
3. What warranty applies to the coating?
4. How is the work done safely?

Roof restoration and painting is a listed service of roof restoration and painting from Inner West painters. See also what changes the price of painting.

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