As a property owner, you know how important it is to protect your investment. Regular maintenance and repairs are essential to keep your property in great shape, especially when it comes to the roof.

Your roof takes a lot of punishment from mother nature, and you need to do everything in your power to guard it against the elements. Whether it is the UV rays of the sun or severe rainstorms and wind, your roof is exposed and need to be protected.

So, how often should you paint your roof or apply a coating? It typically takes anything from 10 to 15 years for the roof membrane to break down, leaving the tiles bare and at risk of extensive damage. If ignored, your roof could be damaged beyond repair, resulting in a costly roof replacement.

Extend the Life of Your Roof with High-Quality Roof Coating

Regular maintenance and repairs are also vital to ensure a healthy roof. But be careful when hiring a roofing company. It is vital to employ a roofing contractor with both a painting license and roofing licence when painting your roof. An amateur painter may overlook serious repair issues that need to be fixed before painting, and may not have the painting experience necessary for a professional outcome.

A quality roof coating or painting done by an experienced professional will add many years to the life expectancy of your property’s roof. At Sipenda Painters, we offer roof coating and repairs in Pretoria on tile and zinc roofs. We also offer a host of other painting services such as the painting of interior and exterior walls, commercial painting and damp proofing to name a few.

Are you looking for a professional painting company that offers competitive prices? Sipenda Painters can assist! For more information or to request a quote, call us today!

It is never a good idea to paint over damp walls. This common DIY mistake can cause major problems, so taking the time to fix your damp issue is vital before the start of any paint job to reduce frustration.

If you paint over damp walls, you will soon notice the paint starting to peel and bubble, making it an ugly mess. It can also cause further damage, such as mould growth since you are not dealing with underlying issues. Mould can cause serious health issues and damage your furniture beyond repair.

When you determine the cause of your damp problem and treat it effectively, you can be sure that when you apply a fresh coat of paint, your walls will look great for many years to come.

How to Treat Damp Walls Before Painting

There are many causes of damp inside and outside of your home. The three main types of damp you might come across are rising damp, penetrating damp and condensation. You might need a professional to do a thorough inspection of your walls to determine the cause and treat it effectively. Insufficient ventilation, broken pipes and blocked gutters can all cause damp. It is essential to fix the problem before any treatment is completed to ensure the damage does not return.

You will quickly see the condition of your walls improve after treating the cause of the damp. But before you apply paint, you will need to repair holes and cracks with plaster and sand it down to smooth it out. Ad the damp proof course to help prevent dampness from seeping into your walls in future and paint once dry!

Looking for more information or a quote on damp proofing your walls before painting? Speak to the team at Sipenda Painters Pretoria today!