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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Chiana Dickson

Can you paint a metal roof? Experts warn this could make or break your ‘worthy’ DIY efforts

A metal roof on a large American suburban home. .

Metal roofs can look a little mundane, which begs the question: Can you paint a metal roof?

The good news is that you can paint it, and experts, in fact, recommend it to protect the material and improve the energy efficiency insulation for your home. However, they warn that you'll need to pick the right day, and have the right tools, supplies, and safety equipment to make sure your efforts aren't in vain.

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