Our Projects

Roof Coating on a 30 year old warehouse

We were asked to extend the life of this roof on a Homebase store

We applied Rust-Oleum Noxyde and gave the customer a 10 Year Warranty backed by Rust-oleum

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The Challenge

Homebase needed to ensure their building was maintained by sealing the roof with a protective coating

1. Inspection & planning

Before anyone opens a bucket:

Identify the roof type (metal, concrete, fiber cement, etc.). Noxyde is most commonly used on metal roofs.

Check for active leaks, corrosion, loose fasteners, damaged sheets, or failed seams.

Measure the area to calculate material needs (Noxyde is usually applied in two coats).

👉 Any structural issues must be fixed first—Noxyde is a coating, not a structural repair.

2. Surface preparation (the most critical step)

This is where most failures happen if rushed.

Cleaning

Remove dust, dirt, oils, bird droppings, and old flaking coatings.

Use high-pressure water washing (often 2,000–3,000 psi).

Let the roof dry completely—no trapped moisture.

Rust treatment (for metal roofs)

Remove loose rust and mill scale using wire brushing, scraping, or mechanical abrasion.

Heavy rust may need power tooling.

Noxyde can go over sound rust, but loose rust must go.

Repairs

Tighten or replace loose screws and fasteners.

Seal:

Seams and laps

Penetrations (vents, skylights, pipes)

Cracks or pinholes

Often done with a reinforcing fabric or mesh embedded in Noxyde or a compatible sealant.

3. Priming (if required)

Some substrates or heavily rusted areas may require a Rust-Oleum primer.

Many metal roofs don’t need a primer if properly cleaned, but:

Bare steel

Severe corrosion

Non-metal surfaces

…may benefit from priming. Always follow the product data sheet for your situation.

4. Application of Noxyde

Conditions

Apply in dry weather only.

Surface temperature typically above 5°C (41°F).

No rain expected during curing.

Avoid application in very high humidity or direct extreme heat.

Application methods

Airless spray (most common on industrial roofs)

Roller or brush for smaller areas and details

Coats

Apply two coats for proper waterproofing and elasticity.

First coat:

Apply evenly, working into seams and fasteners.

Allow to dry (often 8–24 hours, depending on conditions).

Second coat:

Apply perpendicular to the first coat when possible.

Target thickness is important—too thin reduces performance.

5. Curing & protection

Noxyde is water-based, so it dries by evaporation.

Full cure can take several days.

Protect the roof from:

Rain before skin-over

Heavy foot traffic during curing

Once cured, the coating forms a seamless, flexible, waterproof membrane that can handle expansion and contraction.

6. Final inspection & maintenance

Check for missed spots, thin areas, or pinholes.

Touch up as needed.

Periodic inspections (annually or after storms) help extend service life.

Why Noxyde works well on industrial roofs

High elasticity (moves with the roof)

Good crack-bridging

Strong corrosion protection

Reflective options help with heat reduction

Location Manchester, UK
Services used
Cladding Spraying Commercial Waterproofing Commercial Paint Spraying
Year 2025
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ROOF REPAIR
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The Process

How Iron Clad renovated the Roof & Wall Cladding

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01: Rust-Oleum Noxyde being sprayed

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02: Cladding Renovation

Our coatings not only ensure waterproofing but can also be colour-matched to your brand and include anti-slip walkways for regularly accessed roofs. Flat roofs can develop leaks, vegetation build-up, discolouration, and other issues over time, but these problems can be resolved with proper preparation and coating. We handle the entire process, including repairs, to extend the life of your industrial unit at a fraction of the cost of replacement.

Our process involves high-pressure cleaning, vegetation removal, and repairing concrete and asphalt before applying the waterproof coating, all with minimal disruption to your business. As approved contractors for leading manufacturers like Tor Coatings and Rustoleum, we use top-quality systems like Elastaseal and Dacfill HZ to deliver reliable and effective solutions tailored to your needs. Contact us to learn more about how our flat roof coatings can protect and enhance your property.

03: Roof Preparation and Coating

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04: External Cladding Renovation

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The Impact

Rust-oleum manufacture innovative paints & coatings for professional users and consumers.

We manufacture innovative paints and coatings for professional users and consumers. With an output of over 100 million items a year, we are also the largest producer of paint aerosols in the world.

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