Metal roofs can look a little mundane, which begs the question: Can you paint a metal roof? The good news is that you can ...

Although it isn’t recommended to use a metal implement to scrape the roof, it was the only way to remove the loose rust and old paint. Be extremely careful not to pierce the metal when scraping.

As I put a ladder up against the front-porch roof one day last month ... clean off any remaining debris and loose rust, use the soft-bristled old paint brush again to clean the gutter and finally ...