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Stopping Rust on Metal Roofs

Rust starts small — at scratches, cut edges and fasteners. Caught early, it can be stopped.

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Round roof vent sealed through a dark metal roof panel, mountains in the background
A vent sealed through metal.

Where rust starts

  • Around screw heads
  • At cut panel ends and edges
  • Where paint has scratched or worn
  • Where debris sits and holds moisture

Stages

StageFix
Surface rustClean, prime and coat
Flaking rustRemove loose rust, prime and coat
Rust-throughReplace the panel
Close view of dark standing-seam metal roof panels with raised seams and a trimmed edge
Standing-seam detail.

The coating process

  1. Wash and remove loose rust
  2. Rust-inhibiting primer
  3. Seal fasteners and laps
  4. Reflective topcoat

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Common questions

Can I paint over rust myself?

Without proper prep and primer, rust usually comes back.

How long does a rust treatment last?

Done right, many years — with occasional fastener checks.

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