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.

Old home in nov. We bought a 14 yr. Discussion in gadgets gear started by comet jun 1 2005. You ll also have to plan for the bay window roof.

Cleaning copper baywindow roof awning. Paid subscribers don t see ads. Use this kit for small bay window copper roofs or larger cupolas. Cleaning copper roofs 2004.

I have a bay window with a copper roof that is badly tarnished and stained. 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. Keep in mind that the lacquer will slightly darken the color of the copper as it dries. Plan out the roof.

Preserving the coppery shine. Copper is not difficult to clean but it needs to be cleaned frequently to maintain its original luster for a longer period of time. But once the window its frame and its cap are in place you can get started framing the roof. It s time to finish planning the roof frame.

We have a small copper roof over our semi circle bay windows and need to find a way to clean the small copper roof. And our copper roof over the bay window was so black we weren t even sure it was copper. This kit includes four times as much heavy duty copper cleaning gel and everbrite than the smaller kit. Buff the roof with a clean soft flannel cloth to bring up the shine.

Rinse the roof again with warm clear water to flush away all the soap residue and dirt. Clean and seal about 62 sq. Thanks jun 3 2005 2. Also includes ez prep neutralizer prep pad and applicators.

A metal cleaning polishing compound should bring the copper right back to like new condition. 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. Can any of you suggest a cleaner that could clean it up. Freda shumate home owner vanceburg kentucky.

Wow you know there is a much simpler solution. Roof is 15 to 20 years of age and never been cleaned. Jun 1 2005 1. To keep outdoor copper looking shiny bright and new you need to wash it and keep it polished.

Spray or roll a layer of clear lacquer on your clean copper roof if you wish to maintain the shinny copper look. Cleaning and polishing is actually pretty easy with the right instructions. Luckily if you perform the proper maintenance and occasionally do a deeper cleaning you can keep your copper roof looking shiny and new.