Cleaning Copper Roof Over Bay Window

Can any of you suggest a cleaner that could clean it up.

Cleaning copper roof over bay window. Cleaning copper baywindow roof awning. Clean and seal about 62 sq. Copper is not difficult to clean but it needs to be cleaned frequently to maintain its original luster for a longer period of time. Discussion in gadgets gear started by comet jun 1 2005.

Use this kit for small bay window copper roofs or larger cupolas. It s time to finish planning the roof frame. I have a bay window with a copper roof that is badly tarnished and stained. Keep in mind that the lacquer will slightly darken the color of the copper as it dries.

Also includes ez prep neutralizer prep pad and applicators. Thanks jun 3 2005 2. Buff the roof with a clean soft flannel cloth to bring up the shine. 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.

If you want to retain the freshly revealed copper shine spray or roll paint the entire roof with a clear lacquer or a clear polyurethane coating. Roof is 15 to 20 years of age and never been cleaned. How do i clean roof of copper bay window. But once the window its frame and its cap are in place you can get started framing the roof.

To keep outdoor copper looking shiny bright and new you need to wash it and keep it polished. We have a small copper roof over our semi circle bay windows and need to find a way to clean the small copper roof. Preserving the coppery shine. Plan out the roof.

Old home in nov. A metal cleaning polishing compound should bring the copper right back to like new condition. This kit includes four times as much heavy duty copper cleaning gel and everbrite than the smaller kit. And our copper roof over the bay window was so black we weren t even sure it was copper.

Unfortunately over time copper roofs can get dirty and oxidation and water marks can discolor the original hue of the copper. Cleaning copper roofs 2004. Rinse the roof again with warm clear water to flush away all the soap residue and dirt. Most of the time a bay window will have a hip roof that s constructed using 45 degree angles.

Paid subscribers don t see ads. Spray or roll a layer of clear lacquer on your clean copper roof if you wish to maintain the shinny copper look. 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. Jun 1 2005 1.

Cleaning and polishing is actually pretty easy with the right instructions. We bought a 14 yr. You ll also have to plan for the bay window roof.