WebJust finished hotmop stage of re-roof on 2 story house and waiting for tile. I had copper flashing installed at roof to wall connection in front of house & around chimney. One painter I spoke with said to paint the copper flashing (go figure). Another said to leave it exposed but either way, it apparently needs to cleaned/prepped properly ... WebSep 21, 2011 · Lead 'leaks' and putting a gloss on will result in peeling. Try and find water based acrylic in dark grey. Give the lead a good rub down (use a face mask and gloves) …
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WebJul 3, 2012 · 03/07/12 - 21:09 #4. Clean it all down with bleach and water. Use the cheapest supermarket own bleach, rinse off with clean water, alow to dry then paint with Bitumen. … WebApr 18, 2008 · Copper goes green, lead goes white, or in other words, they oxidise, and to all intents and purposes that's rust. Iron and steel, go the usual red and flakey, albeit, a lot quicker, but the process are very simmilar. Must admit, have seen, and re painted a lot of lead, but it's the white powder that the lead creates, just throws the paint off. iom aims for quality care
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WebMar 30, 2024 · Answer: Approximately three-quarters of the nation’s housing built before 1978 contains some lead-based paint. This paint, if properly managed and maintained, poses little risk. If allowed to deteriorate, lead from paint can threaten the health of occupants, especially children under six years old. If families and building owners are … WebAug 24, 2024 · This is because when lead oxidises it forms a white powdery substance and, when a layer of this forms, this causes paint to peel. Paint is also not recommended for lead flashings as the lead must be allowed to breathe, otherwise, its life expectancy is considerably reduced as the material will crack. Lead alternatives can be painted to suit … WebSep 12, 2009 · potty painter New Member. I don't really think that painting it is a good idea, to clean the lead, just use warm water and a kitchen pan scouring pad. You should then … on tap ve ta cay coi