The roof is not just there to protect your home; it is also an important element in the look of your home. If your roof is looking tired and worn, that generally means that it is time to have the roof restored, which involves sealing and painting the roof. Read on for what you need to know about roof restoration:

Over time, a roof can look dull, have mould or algae growing on the surface, or the seal and paint on the current roof is wearing away through time. You cannot simply let the roof go, as a roof that is not properly sealed can cause all sorts of problems.

To prepare for the restoration, the roof is pressure cleaned to remove any debris and contaminants. Any repairs are then made, such as re-bedding and re-pointing the ridge tiles, or replacing broken, damaged or cracked tiles or sheets. Generally, an anti-fungicide is then applied.

Once all this is done, the roof is ready for sealing and painting by a roof painter. A sealer is applied and this serves to seal the roof surface to make it resistant to the effects of weather once again. Protective roofing paint is then applied over the sealer. The paint is available in different colours so that you can choose the one that works best for your particular property.

A roof restoration seal and paint should be done by a qualified roofing professional, who are often part of roofing companies. The professional should be appropriately licensed and insured and be able to give you references on request. Make sure you get a quote that details all of the aspects of the roof restoration before allowing any work to go ahead.