The Best Season to Recoat Your Metal Roof in London ON

It's always an excellent idea to recoat your metal roof especially in London ON. Even with their lengthy lifespan accompanied by exceptional durability, metal roofs will still rust and turn brittle over time. However, a poorly-timed roof recoating will leave it in far worse shape and leave you with high expenses.

Ontario has four seasons. Every experienced and professional London ON roofers know how to time roofing services in line with seasons. For this same reason, you won't find roofing contractors offering services from September to February because it's the winter season. Proper timing is everything when it comes to providing top-level roofing services. Settlement.org has a great breakdown of Ontario's seasons.

Seasons in London Ontario

Ontario has 4 seasons: summer, fall (autumn), winter and spring. Usually January is the coldest month of the year, and July is the warmest.

The northern part of the province has longer and colder winters than southern Ontario.

Spring - March 20 to June 20

Spring is a rainy season in most parts of Ontario. Make sure you have an umbrella or a raincoat to stay dry. Average daytime temperatures are about 8°C in March and rise slowly through the rest of the season. The nights are cool.

Summer - June 21 to September 21

July and August can be very hot and humid. In southern Ontario, daytime temperatures are usually above 20°C and frequently above 30°C. In the summer it's a good idea for you and your family to practice sun safety and wear a hat and sunscreen. (Continued)

Why is it a good idea to recoat your metal roof? Galvanized and galvalumed metal roofs have their respective zinc or aluminum coating. This helps prolong the steel core of the roofing material and protects them against the elements. With a coat of protective acrylic or elastomeric paint, even the galvanized or galvalumed layers have their respective protective layer.

Metal roofs are great investments. When you recoat your metal roof, you extend their lifespan and won't even have to spend so much as you will with roof replacement. Here are the benefits you receive when you recoat your metal roof according to Performance Painting.

The Great Benefits of Recoating Your Metal Roof

Your roof is the first line of defense against the elements – Failing to maintain your roof regularly means leaving your home vulnerable to rain, extreme heat, wind, hail and violent storms. By simply applying a specialty product every 2 to 4 years, in case of acrylic or oil-based coatings, or every 5 to 10 years for elastomeric systems, you’ll keep your metal roof in good condition and your home protected from the elements that may otherwise cause the deterioration of structures in a variety of ways.

Re-coating is less expensive than replacing – If you consider the option of replacing your metal roof, re-coating it every few years is more economical. Sure, your roof will ultimately have too many layers of coatings and will need to be replaced. But, until then, re-coating it will give you many years of trouble-free service. (Continued)

If you're wondering how much you'll spend working with professional and experienced roofing contractors to repaint your roof, you won't spend as much. Roof repairs and replacement still entail higher costs than recoating a metal roof. In fact, things can get more costly when you decide to DIY paint your roof.

Here are some cons you'll have to cope with when you decide to recoat your metal roof on your own. While it is certainly achievable, you may take more time and find the results unsatisfactory in many cases. Industrial Roof Coatings has a great list of many known disadvantages.

Why You Should Entrust Recoating Your Metal Roof to Experienced Contractors

FACTOR 1: COST

You may save some money painting your own roof, mainly on the labour component. But those savings might also get eaten up in increased material and equipment rental costs. Painting your roof may require equipment that will be more expensive for you to hire than professional painters. Some roofs cannot be walked on and a hoist may be needed. It’s unlikely the person who rents you the hoist or the person operating it will want an amateur inside the hoist.

FACTOR 2: QUALITY OF WORKMANSHIP

As an amateur, you may not have the skillset needed to paint the roof correctly. But a professional won’t have that issue. They’re familiar with the whole process and know what it takes to make the job look great. A professional will have the experience and qualifications needed to work safely and efficiently at heights and they know their limits. An amateur might push their limits and an accident can occur. Even an accident like spilling paint can add hours to the job and a more serious accident could land you in the hospital (Continued)

To recoat your metal roof in the right season guarantees optimal protection for your metal roof against the elements. However, recoating it by yourself will never lead to the results you want especially if you lack the experience needed to perform the task. If you're looking for reliable London ON roofers, you can count on Cub Roofing's experience and knowledge in roof repairs, replacement, and even recoating. Learn more about what we can do for you today -- call now!

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