Cleaning Copper Roof Over Bay Window

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Cleaning copper roof over bay window.

Plan out the roof. Discussion in gadgets gear started by comet jun 1 2005. Preserving the coppery shine. But once the window its frame and its cap are in place you can get started framing the roof.

It s time to finish planning the roof frame. A metal cleaning polishing compound should bring the copper right back to like new condition. How do i clean roof of copper bay window. You ll also have to plan for the bay window roof.

Freda shumate home owner vanceburg kentucky. Cleaning copper roofs 2004. Cleaning and polishing is actually pretty easy with the right instructions. Keep in mind that the lacquer will slightly darken the color of the copper as it dries.

We bought a 14 yr. Spray or roll a layer of clear lacquer on your clean copper roof if you wish to maintain the shinny copper look. Once the copper is to a color that you like apply a clear shilac or other coating over top the bare copper to maintain the finish and keep it from oxidizing. Unfortunately over time copper roofs can get dirty and oxidation and water marks can discolor the original hue of the copper.

Also includes ez prep neutralizer prep pad and applicators. Copper is not difficult to clean but it needs to be cleaned frequently to maintain its original luster for a longer period of time. If you want to retain the freshly revealed copper shine spray or roll paint the entire roof with a clear lacquer or a clear polyurethane coating. Clean and seal about 62 sq.

I remembered one of my jobs as a kid was to clean mom s copper bottom pans with brasso so i just put a thin coat on a 2 x 2 area and let it set a few minutes. This kit includes four times as much heavy duty copper cleaning gel and everbrite than the smaller kit. Can any of you suggest a cleaner that could clean it up. And our copper roof over the bay window was so black we weren t even sure it was copper.

Paid subscribers don t see ads. Thanks jun 3 2005 2. Jun 1 2005 1. Luckily if you perform the proper maintenance and occasionally do a deeper cleaning you can keep your copper roof looking shiny and new.

To keep outdoor copper looking shiny bright and new you need to wash it and keep it polished. Buff the roof with a clean soft flannel cloth to bring up the shine. Wow you know there is a much simpler solution. Old home in nov.

Rinse the roof again with warm clear water to flush away all the soap residue and dirt. Most of the time a bay window will have a hip roof that s constructed using 45 degree angles. Use this kit for small bay window copper roofs or larger cupolas.