Sandblasting the same technique used to strip rust and paint off automobiles when restoring them works just as well on metal roofing.
How to remove tin roof.
Continue spraying until you see runoff then let the chemicals sit for 15 20 minutes to soak in and begin attacking the mold.
Scrub from the bottom of the panel upward in a left to right back and forth fashion.
If possible sandblast your roof.
Use only one of these substances mixed with water at a time.
Examine the edges of the roof panels to locate the last panel which.
Move to the opposite edge of the sheet lifting it up as you go.
Spray the roof with the diluted substance and let it sit for about an hour.
How to remove a metal roof.
On march 12th 2014 we installed a new metal roof on a home located in culpeper va.
When removing metal roofing panels it s important to start at the peak of the roof and work your way down.
Once each panel is clean rinse it immediately with clean water to prevent streaks and film.
Once all the nails are gone nothing is holding the panel to the roof deck it can.
Start your removal along the top edge in the corner last installed.
The only real drawbacks with sandblasting involve the time and money required to make use of it.
The results will most likely satisfy you.
Before we install our new metal roof we needed to first remove the 8yr old tin roof that was put on the house.
Start on lowest row of shingles and work your way backwards to the upper part of the roof.
In the live video that we shot on the job site located below here you will be able to see the tin roof and how we are removing it.
Soak your cloth or sponge in the water detergent mixture.
This will prevent the solution from draining in your direction.
Look for screws through the face of the material.
Never mix chemicals together.