I am going to install a shed roof on my “Arizona room,” using galvanized corruaged panels. wife wants them to have “weathered” look, RUSTY! Do i need to install raw steel panels, or is there some way to rust galvanized panels?Appricate any input. Thx Ed
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faux paint job using textured paints...
Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming
WOW!!! What a Ride!
Forget the primal scream, just ROAR!!!
How will the paint adhere to the metal without peeling off? Thanks. Ed
vinegar wash 1st...
emulsion primer...
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WOW!!! What a Ride!Forget the primal scream, just ROAR!!!
There is a metal roofing product made just to look that way, tho it might be expensive for a simple residence, but you could see if any suppliers there can get it for you.
It is called Cor-Ten, for Corrugated ten gauge steel.
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