Cleaning Copper Roof Over Bay Window

Most of the time a bay window will have a hip roof that s constructed using 45 degree angles.

Cleaning copper roof over bay window.

Can any of you suggest a cleaner that could clean it up. Preserving the coppery shine. Use this kit for small bay window copper roofs or larger cupolas. Keep in mind that the lacquer will slightly darken the color of the copper as it dries.

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. Wow you know there is a much simpler solution. And our copper roof over the bay window was so black we weren t even sure it was copper. Freda shumate home owner vanceburg kentucky.

Luckily if you perform the proper maintenance and occasionally do a deeper cleaning you can keep your copper roof looking shiny and new. We bought a 14 yr. Cleaning copper baywindow roof awning. We have a small copper roof over our semi circle bay windows and need to find a way to clean the small copper roof.

I have a bay window with a copper roof that is badly tarnished and stained. Cleaning and polishing is actually pretty easy with the right instructions. Spray or roll a layer of clear lacquer on your clean copper roof if you wish to maintain the shinny copper look. It s time to finish planning the roof frame.

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. Old home in nov. But once the window its frame and its cap are in place you can get started framing the roof. To keep outdoor copper looking shiny bright and new you need to wash it and keep it polished.

This kit includes four times as much heavy duty copper cleaning gel and everbrite than the smaller kit. Cleaning copper roofs 2004. Thanks jun 3 2005 2. 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. Rinse the roof again with warm clear water to flush away all the soap residue and dirt. Discussion in gadgets gear started by comet jun 1 2005. Roof is 15 to 20 years of age and never been cleaned.

Paid subscribers don t see ads. 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. Clean and seal about 62 sq. You ll also have to plan for the bay window roof.

How do i clean roof of copper bay window. Buff the roof with a clean soft flannel cloth to bring up the shine. A metal cleaning polishing compound should bring the copper right back to like new condition.