Painting and coating tiled roofs after a thorough clean, on roofs that are sound and properly dry
Roof coating in Meerhout starts with a question rather than a paint tin: is the roof ready for it? Concrete tiles that have weathered plenty of winters lose their coloured surface and become rough and porous, which suits moss and algae nicely. A coating brings back an even colour and puts a protective layer over the tile. What it won't do is stop a leak or hold a cracked tile together. So the roof is cleaned first, damaged tiles have to be repaired or replaced, and the coating only goes on once everything is dry and the weather has settled.
Ask about coating your roof
- 1Phone or email us
- 2Send a picture of the tiles
- 3We'll say if coating makes sense
Ring or email with what needs cleaning and where you live. A photo of the surface lets us size up the job before we come out.
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The upside
When roof coating in Meerhout is worth doing
Not every roof needs coating. On a weathered tiled roof that's otherwise in good order, though, it earns its keep.
Colour back on the roof
Faded, blotchy tiles end up one even shade again, and from the street the house looks better kept.
A smoother surface
Weathered concrete tiles are pitted, and every pit gives moss spores a foothold. Coated tiles are smoother, so new growth struggles more to get going, though it won't be kept off forever.
Less water soaking in
Porous tiles absorb rain. A coating cuts that down, so the roof dries faster and there's less moisture in the tile to expand when it freezes.
Only on a sound roof
Coating is a finish, not a repair. Leaks, broken tiles and loose ridge tiles have to be dealt with first. If yours aren't, we'll say so up front rather than paint over the problem.
Matched to the tile
Concrete tiles gain the most from a coating. On glazed clay tiles or natural slate it usually adds little, and a good clean tends to be all they need.
Not on asbestos cement
Fibre-cement slates and sheets laid before 2001 may contain asbestos. Flemish rules forbid cleaning or covering that kind of roof, and a coating won't bond properly to an uncleaned surface. It's a job we turn down.
Getting it right
Why weather and preparation decide the result
A coating only lasts as long as the surface underneath lets it. Put it over tiles still carrying moss, dust or flaking old colour and it will lift off with them within a few seasons. That's why every coating job begins with a thorough clean, and the roof then has to dry right through, including the overlaps where water lingers. Weather matters just as much. Each product comes with a minimum temperature and a drying time from the manufacturer, and rain or heavy dew before the layer has cured can spoil the finish. Around the Kempen that means picking a dry spell with mild nights, and waiting if the forecast looks doubtful.
- Cleaned and fully dry before coating
- Broken or loose tiles sorted first
- Applied within the manufacturer's temperature range
- No rain forecast until the coat has dried
- Roof windows, gutters and walls masked
Step by step
From a tired tiled roof to a coated one
Coating needs several dry days in a row. We agree a window with you, then pick the actual days by the forecast.
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Is it worth it?
From photos or a visit we judge the tile type and its condition. If coating isn't the right call, say because the roof leaks or turns out to be asbestos cement, you'll hear that at once.
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Your quote
One quote covers the whole job, and it commits you to nothing: cleaning, preparation and the coating itself.
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Clean and dry
Moss, algae and grime come off the roof, and then it's given time to dry out completely. Any repairs need to be finished before the next step.
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Masking up
Roof windows, gutters, walls and anything standing below the roof are covered or taped. On a breezy day coating can travel further than you'd think, so a car parked elsewhere is one less worry.
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Coat and check
The coating goes on in as many coats as the product calls for, with drying time between them. Afterwards we go over the roof for missed spots and take the masking off.
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Over to you
Ring or email us with a couple of photos of what needs cleaning. Quotes are free and there's no obligation.
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Questions
Roof coating in Meerhout: common questions
Will a coating fix my leaking roof?
No. A coating protects the face of the tiles, but water getting in through a broken tile, a poor seal around the chimney or a slipped ridge tile will keep getting in. That needs repairing first, and only then is coating worth it.
Can my fibre-cement roof be coated?
Not if it might contain asbestos, which is possible with fibre cement laid before 2001. Flemish rules ban cleaning and moss removal on a roof like that, and covering or enclosing asbestos-containing roofing with other materials isn't allowed either. A coating needs a clean surface, so the two don't go together. The Flemish government wants asbestos-cement roofs gone by 2034, although that target isn't a legal obligation for private homes. An asbestos expert is the right person to advise you.
What weather does roof coating need?
Dry, not too cold and ideally calm. The roof itself has to be dry, and there shouldn't be rain or overnight dew until the coat has cured enough. How long that takes depends on the product and the temperature. Late spring to early autumn usually gives the best chance.
How long will a roof coating last?
We'd rather not put a number on it. It depends on the tile, the condition of the roof, how much shade and how many trees surround the house, and how well the preparation was done. One thing is certain: a coating over a badly cleaned or damp roof won't last as long.
Does a coated roof need any upkeep?
A little. Keep the gutters clear of leaves and pine needles, and have the roof looked at now and then, especially with trees close by. If some growth starts to reappear over time, a light clean is usually enough.
Service area
Roof coating across the Kempen
We coat roofs in Meerhout and the towns around it, from Balen, Mol and Geel to Kasterlee, Herentals, Westerlo and Laakdal, and over into Limburg and Flemish Brabant for Tessenderlo and Diest.
- Meerhout
- Geel
- Mol
- Balen
- Laakdal
- Westerlo
- Herentals
- Kasterlee
- Tessenderlo
- Diest
Ready to give your roof its colour back?
Send us your address and a photo of the tiles, by phone or email. We'll give you a straight answer on whether coating is the right next step.